Kistefos Museum & The Twist
Kistefos Museet
A forest sculpture park about 70 km northwest of Oslo, where The Twist, a bridge-shaped museum designed by BIG, spans the river. It is a trendy architectural landmark.
Kistefos Museum was built on the site of an 1889 wood pulp mill. The well-preserved factory buildings tell the history of Norway's paper industry. Along the Randselva river, the grounds hold dozens of large contemporary sculptures, including works by Yayoi Kusama and Anish Kapoor. The Twist, completed in 2019 and designed by Danish firm BIG, serves as both museum and river bridge. Its middle section is twisted 90 degrees, creating a striking visual effect. It is open only in summer and autumn and closed on Mondays. Admission is about NOK 200. By car the trip takes about 1 hour, and in peak season there is a direct bus from Oslo (check the official website).
Opening hours
Approx. late May–mid October, Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Oslo Winter Park (Tryvann)
- Holmenkollen Ski Jump
- Emanuel Vigeland Museum
- Sognsvann
- Vigeland Park
- Bygdøy Museums
- Fram Museum
- Ibsen Museum