Carved wooden ale bowls shaped like horses in a display case at Voss Folkemuseum
Carved wooden ale bowls shaped like horses in a display case at Voss Folkemuseum

Voss Folkemuseum

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ByZayera

Mølstertunet: A Glimpse into 19th-Century Farm Life

At the heart of the museum lies Mølstertunet, an authentic farmstead comprising 16 buildings dating from the 1600s to the 1800s . Perched on a hillside, this cluster offers panoramic views of Voss and the surrounding mountains, providing a scenic backdrop to the historical structures .(visitnorway.com)

Each building within Mølstertunet has been meticulously preserved, showcasing traditional Norwegian architecture and offering insights into the daily lives of the farming families who once inhabited them . Visitors can explore living quarters, barns, and storage houses, each narrating tales of a bygone era.

“A View of Voss”: Chronicling 500 Years of History

In 2021, the museum unveiled its main exhibition, “A View of Voss”, which delves into the region’s evolution over the past five centuries . This exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of Voss’s transformation, highlighting significant events, cultural shifts, and notable personalities that have shaped its identity.(vossfolkemuseum.no)

From traditional folk costumes to modern-day achievements, the exhibition bridges the past and present, emphasizing the resilience and adaptability of the Voss community.

For more information and to plan your visit, please refer to the official website: Voss Folkemuseum

Exploring Voss Folkemuseum: A Journey Through Norway’s Rural Heritage

Hardanger fiddle with inlaid decoration in a glass case at Voss Folkemuseum
Old woven tapestry with figures and patterns in red, blue and white at Voss Folkemuseum
Old painting of people by a river in a gold frame at Voss Folkemuseum
Old log storehouse with a grass roof at Mølstertunet, Voss Folkemuseum
Row of old wooden farm buildings with grass roofs at Mølstertunet in Voss
Dark interior of an old smoke house with an open hearth and wooden benches at Voss Folkemuseum
Old wall telephone, a paper notice and a lantern on a log wall at Voss Folkemuseum

  • Photos of items I found interesting in the museum.

  • Drinking vessels made of wood

  • Hardanger fiddle

  • Handwoven carpet with

  • Painting showing a bridal procession

  • Molstertunet farm buildings, interior with cooking place

  • An old phone with telephone list of Voss inhabitants and a lantern