Voss Folkemuseum

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

NORWAY

Zayera Khan

5/11/20251 min read

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

  • 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