Hardanger Folk Museum
Hardanger folkemuseum
A folk museum in Utne village, displaying Hardanger folk costumes, embroidery, the Hardanger fiddle and orchard culture, with a preserved group of traditional farm buildings outdoors.
The museum sits in Utne, at the junction of the fjord's three arms. Indoor galleries tell the story of Hardanger's traditional costumes, silver jewelry, the famous Hardanger embroidery and the eight-stringed Hardanger fiddle, as well as the history of fruit cultivation and cider. Outdoors, several relocated old farmhouses, boathouses and orchards are on display. Admission is about 120 NOK. Ferries run between Utne and Kinsarvik and Kvinnherad, and the Utne Hotel in the village is one of Norway's oldest inns.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00–17:00; shorter in other seasons
Nearby sights
- Lofthus Orchards & Monk's Steps
- Agatunet
- Husedalen Valley
- Skjervsfossen
- Hardanger Bridge
- Fonna Glacier Ski Resort
- Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry
- Trolltunga