Tingvatn fornminnepark
Visitor centre and archaeological site in Hægebostad with an archaeological exhibition on the Iron Age and burial mounds up to two thousand years old.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Tingvatn fornminnepark (archaeological park) lies by county road 43 (fylkesvei 43) in Hægebostad, about two kilometres north of the municipal centre, Birkeland. The area has an Iron Age archaeological site, where visitors can walk on paths between burial mounds and other ancient monuments. The centre is run by Vest-Agder-museet.
In the visitor centre there is an archaeological exhibition on the Early Iron Age, titled “De udødelige” (“The Immortals”). The exhibition focuses on finds from graves and tells the story of the people who lived here many hundreds of years ago. Hægebostad bygdemuseum (local history museum) is open on Sundays during the season.
At the archaeological site you can listen to stories in the Useeum app, which is available in Norwegian, English and German. In the summer there are craft activities for children, guided tours, a café and a shop.
Highlights
- Iron Age archaeological site, open around the clock
- Archaeological exhibition “De udødelige” (“The Immortals”)
- Guided tours in Norwegian and English in the summer season
- Audio guide via the Useeum app in Norwegian, English and German
- Craft activities for children in the summer
Permanent exhibition
- De udødelige – Archaeological exhibition on the Early Iron Age, with finds and stories from the burial site.
- Operated by
- Tingvatn fornminnepark og besøkssenter IKS / Vest-Agder-museet
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 125 |
|---|---|
| Children & teens | NOK 50Children aged 4 to 18. |
| Visitors with disabilities | –companion free · A companion with a companion card enters free of charge. |
| Students & apprentices | –50 per cent discount on presentation of a student card. |
| Families | NOK 290Two adults and three children. |
| Annual pass for 40 museums and visitor sites in Agder | –Valid for all departments of Vest-Agder-museet and Aust-Agder museum og arkiv; buy in the online shop or at the museums. |
Prices apply to the exhibition; the archaeological site can be visited free of charge.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The entrance is by the car park with an automatic door opener, and the whole indoor exhibition can be visited without stairs. One of three toilets is adapted for wheelchair users. The archaeological site is reached by a gravel path, 2–3 metres wide, which suits prams and most wheelchairs. Dogs on leads are allowed in the area, and assistance dogs are welcome everywhere.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | NOK 290 · Two adults and three children. |
|---|
- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Craft activities for children in the summer season.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
The nearest railway station is Snartemo, 7 km from the museum. There are few bus departures onward to Tingvatn (akt.no), and a taxi can be booked in advance.
By car
Free parking
Free parking with two charging points for electric cars; the car can be parked four metres from the entrance.
- Accessible parking
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Museum shop by the entrance with coffee, simple refreshments, souvenirs and books; payment by card, Vipps (mobile payment) and cash.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (NB, EN, DE) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | App-based guide for the outdoor area (Useeum). Guided tours in English or German can be arranged. |
