Norsk Tindemuseum
Museum on Norwegian mountaineering (tindesport) at the Norsk Tindesenter in Åndalsnes, also visitor centre for Reinheimen National Park.
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About the museum
Norsk Tindemuseum shows the historical development of steep-terrain outdoor activity (bratt friluftsliv) in Norway and the race between local and foreign climbers to reach the summits first. The collection is based, among other things, on the documentation work of the climbing pioneer Arne Randers Heen on Norwegian mountaineering, including climbing expeditions in Norway and in other parts of the world.
The museum is run by a foundation that Arne Randers Heen and Bodil Roland Heen established and gave as a gift to Rauma municipality. The collection was first housed in one half of the family home at Frydenlund. In 2008 the board decided to move to a more central location in Åndalsnes town centre, and in 2016 the collections moved into the new Norsk Tindesenter, where a new exhibition was set up.
Among the important parts of the exhibition are photographs and notes from the Danish mountaineer Carl Hall (1848–1908), who made more than 50 first ascents in Norway, and a historical collection that includes cairn books (vardebøker) from the pioneer period. Since June 2023 Tindesenteret has been an authorised visitor centre for Reinheimen National Park.
Highlights
- Interactive exhibition on the history of mountaineering, with films and installations
- The film “Trollfolk” on a three-dimensional rock face
- Photographs and notes from the mountaineer Carl Hall
- Cairn books (vardebøker) from the pioneer period
- Visitor centre for Reinheimen National Park
Permanent exhibitions
- Norsk Tindemuseum – Exhibition on the history of mountaineering with installations, films, old climbing equipment, cairn books and photographs of Carl Hall.
- Trollfolk – Film experience on a three-dimensional rock face that combines modern mountaineering with animated Romsdal trolls.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 155 |
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| Reduced | NOK 140Seniors (honnør) and students |
| Children & teens | NOK 95free up to age 6 · Children aged 7–15. Children aged 0–6 enter free when accompanied by an adult. |
| Students & apprentices | NOK 140 |
| Families | NOK 400Family ticket for up to two adults. |
| Annual pass, adult (per month) | NOK 375Subject to a 12-month commitment; an entry chip costing NOK 210 is charged in addition. |
| Annual pass, child (per month) | NOK 135Subject to a 12-month commitment; an entry chip costing NOK 210 is charged in addition. |
The price covers admission to the climbing hall and the museum. Schools and kindergartens have their own prices, and groups of more than 20 people get a discount when booking in advance. Members of Romsdal Tindegruppe get 10% off annual passes.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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| Family ticket | NOK 400 · Family ticket for up to two adults. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
The exhibition has installations that invite interaction, learning and play for both adults and children. The climbing hall has its own bouldering cave for children from the age of 3, and EvenTURskogen is a treasure hunt in the forest for children.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Free parking right outside the centre for about 2–3 hours, depending on the season, provided the parking is registered.
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Tindestua restaurant in the building and a shop with gifts and outdoor equipment.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The museum recommends a guided tour, which can be booked in advance for individuals and groups. The film “Trollfolk” lasts about 15 minutes. A nature guide can help schools with teaching programmes by arrangement. |
