Norsk skieventyr
Ski museum and experience centre in Morgedal on the history of skiing and polar expeditions, with film, a ski simulator, a water park and a museum café.
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About the museum
Norsk skieventyr in Morgedal shows the history of skiing and polar expeditions from around 4,000 years ago to today’s snowboarding and twintip. The museum is designed as a multimedia journey with three-screen films and interactive exhibitions.
Morgedal is known as the cradle of skiing. The first ski competitions were held here in the 1850s, and the place is linked to the ski pioneer Sondre Norheim. The exhibitions also tell the story of Olav Bjaaland, who took part in the race to the South Pole, of Norway’s first ski wax factory, and of the history of the Olympic flame.
In summer 2025 a ski simulator opened, where visitors can ride a virtual course in the style of Sondre Norheim. Outside the museum lies Vassparken, a 45-metre copy of the Morgedal river for children, and a short distance away is Øverbø, the birthplace of Sondre Norheim.
Highlights
- Multimedia journey through the history of skiing and polar expeditions
- Ski simulator in the style of Sondre Norheim (opened in summer 2025)
- Interactive exhibition on snowboarding and twintip
- Vassparken, a 45-metre copy of the Morgedal river
- Museum café Morgedal with a play corner
Permanent exhibition
- Skiens og polarferdenes historie – Multimedia journey from the early history of skiing to snowboarding and twintip, with three-screen films and interactive stations.
- Founded
- 1993
- Operated by
- Vest-Telemark Museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 150 |
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| Reduced | NOK 130Students and seniors (honnør) |
| Children & teens | NOK 75Children aged 6–15. |
| Seniors | NOK 130Concession ticket (honnør) |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · A companion enters free with a companion certificate. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 130 |
| Groups (10+ people) | NOK 130 per personGroups from 10 people; in addition, a guided tour fee of NOK 900 per group. |
| Families | NOK 350Family ticket per day. |
| Personal annual pass (valid at 11 museums of Vest-Telemark Museum) | NOK 600 |
| Family annual pass (valid at 11 museums of Vest-Telemark Museum) | NOK 900 |
With a museum ticket you get half price at another of Vest-Telemark Museum’s sites on the same day. The prices apply to the 2027 season.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | NOK 350 · Family ticket per day. |
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- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Vassparken with a 45-metre copy of the Morgedal river, a large playground with a cableway near the museum, and a play corner in the café.
Getting there & parking
Øverbø, the birthplace of Sondre Norheim, is within walking distance of the museum.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Museum café Morgedal is in the museum, with a play corner (Lego, Duplo and a small ski jump). The museum shop sells a wide range of goods and has local information. Free internet access.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Group guided tours are booked at booking@vtm.no. |
