Fasilitet: Museums, Galleries and crafts

Bærums Verk

Handelsstedet Bærums Verk has roughly 50 shops, artisans, workshops, galleries and eateries.

Verksgata, which consists of old houses for labourers from the 18th century, is open seven days a week all year round. Here you can find the artisan workshop of the smith, glass blowers, silversmiths, art galleries, eateries including pizza and pancakes, chocholate shop, delicatessen with local produce and other unique shops. The shopping mall in the old factory hosts a large selection of interior shops and chic clothes for the whole family.

Bærums Verk is a lovely place to visit for a day excursion and shopping. Walk along the river among the sculptures and the wooden houses, enjoy a good meal in one of the restaurants and cafes or visit the artisans in their atelier.

The beautiful sculpture park at Bærums Verk include 28 sculptures made by renowned Norwegian artists – a collection that expands with a new sculpture every year. Open 24/7 to the public. 

Handelsstedet Bærums Verk’s opening hours can be found on Facebook and on www.baerumsverk.no

Bærums Verk is siutuated along the pilgrim path and is a gateway for recreational routes in Bærum.

Easy access to Bærums Verk by direct bus 150 from Oslo city centre, or bus 210 from Sandvika. Public transport schedule: ruter.no

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Henie Onstad Artcenter Events

The Henie Onstad Art Centre has a beautiful waterfront location and is a central, yet unique meeting place. We offer three different venues for rent: the Weidemann Auditorium, Styrerommet and Henierommet. Here plenty of professional and cultural opportunities, with visits to our exhibitions, perhaps a guided tour during a break or at the end of the conference. We can accommodate up to 300 people. Piruetten takes care of all catering in our meeting halls – from the morning coffee and lunch to dinner at the end of the day. 

 

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Follo museum

Follo museum is idyllically located by Seiersten in Drøbak. The museum has recently restored Taraldrudlåven, and rents out the barn for weddings, parties and conferences. Perfect for those who want a beautiful and special setting for an event. The museum can also arrange lectures, experiences or guided tours during the visit.

The barn has a small kitchen and two toilets, the hall has a capacity of 100 people.

The science park cafe

Our kitchen offers food that is naturally prepared from scratch, with a dedication to good, seasonal ingredients. These ingredients are harvested, fermented, grown, dried or preserved in various ways to create the tastiest and most exciting dishes.

Our chefs introduce three new dishes to the menu every week, giving our loyal guests constantly new surprises. At the same time, we work actively with sustainability. What really distinguishes Vitenparken from other places is that every week we base our menu on what can be harvested in our own kitchen garden, "VitenEnga".

Plus, we have regular items on our menu, including the plant-based Beyond Burger, the famous Smash burger from Science Park, Haloumi Sandwich, our delicious baguettes that are the best food on campus, and more.

We maintain close cooperation with local farms and use their produce as much as possible. In addition, we collaborate with other players known for their quality.

We also offer freshly made pastries, hot and cold drinks, as well as a wonderful atmosphere in this beautiful area.

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Café Magenta

Beautifully located cafe at Bastion5 – the southern tip of the old town. Café Magenta is the cultural café and meeting place for concerts, art, waffles, lunch, dinner, good conversations, parties and celebrations. In the old Slaveriet from 1731, you get personal service and a rustic menu. 

Café Magenta also offers charming and pleasant premises for hire for small and medium-sized groups.

Eidsvoll 1814 – Norwegian Center for Constitution

As the place where the Norwegian Constitution was drawn up and signed in 1814, Eidsvollsbygningen (Eidsvoll Manor House) is one of Norway’s most important national symbols.

Today, the museum encompasses the house itself, along with ancillary buildings and surrounding park, the Democracy Centre Wergeland’s House, ticket sales and souvenir shop, the museum shop, Kafé Standpunkt with al fresco seating, and outdoor exhibitions.

Eidsvollsvollsbygningen

As the place where the Norwegian Constitution was drawn up and signed in 1814, Eidsvollsbygningen is one of Norway’s most important national symbols. The Constituent Assembly was made up of 112 delegates, who gathered here from 10 April to 20 May 1814. The Assembly declared Norway an independent nation, after more than 400 years of union with Denmark, gave the country a constitution and elected a king. The Constitution is dated 17 May 1814, which is celebrated as Norway’s national day.

In 1814 Eidsvollsbygningen was a private home belonging to the owner of Eidsvoll Ironworks. It is a beautiful example of neoclassical architecture, whose design draws inspiration from the ideals of antiquity, and it is unparalleled in Norway.

Guided tours in english every opening days at 12.30

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Wergelands Hus – Our visitors centre contains the exhibit “Citizens in a Living democracy”, emphasizing past and present stories of people committed to a cause, as well as other smaller changing exhibits inside and outside the house.  The centre is located only 50 m from the main building with nice outdoor surroundings.

Kafé Standpunkt  – is a modern coffeehouse inspired by the coffeehouse traditions that were established in Europe during the 17thcentury. In Madame Juels coffeehouse in Copenhagen the early thoughts of Norwegian independence were born, leading on to the events in 1814. Our coffeehouse offers tasty pastries, lunch and coffee in a modern interior which includes a small bookshop.

The coffeehouse is located in our visitors centre with a nice view to Eidsvollsbygningen as well as the river Andelva. Seats app 60 pax in side and 25 pax outside. 

Museums shop it’s one of the most pretty museum shops in Norway, with a charming athmosphere and helpful staff.  Planning the shop we wanted to bring the experience from the main building into the shop and its interiors as well as range of products.  No trolls here..

Eidsvoll 1814 – Norwegian Center for Constitution

It was here, in this house "of unreasonable size" said by the owner Carsten Anker himself, that the Eidsvoll men were gathered for 6 hectic weeks in the spring of 1814, and wrote the Norwegian constitution.

The tour starts by train from Oslo to Eidsvoll and change to Bus 430 Eidsvoll to Eidsvoll Verk. Walk up to the museum at Eidsvoll1814.

Visit and guided tour of the Eidsvoll building , which arranges various themed tours throughout the year. The museum is open all year round and the tours are suitable for both adults and children. Experience the beautiful building and the beautiful interior and art, and at the same time learn the story of 1814 – the year in which Norway left the over 400-year-long "Danish era", in which we abolished absolutism, wrote the Norwegian Constitution, elected a king, lost a war, unionized with Sweden and got our third king of the year.

In Wergelands House/ Center of Democracy for youths the  focus is on getting you involved for democracy – simply "caring". All visitors receive their personal ID chip. By using this on scanners around the exhibition, you get to create a personal democratic profile. The story of the Eidsvoll men and the Constitution is conveyed through film and narrative in the "New National Hall"; a modern hall inspired by the original National Hall.

It is also possible to eat food with flavors from 1814 in Kafe Standpunkt  and an exciting selection of cakes and lunch dishes is served too. Continue onwards to Galleri Festiviteten on the other side of the river, a short walk away. In Festiviteten's historic buildings and pleasant surroundings, you can still feel the old industrial history, while attending art exhibitions and museums. Let yourself be immersed by a wide selection of handicrafts and jewellery or enjoy the café life in pleasant and family-friendly surroundings. Stallgården was Eidsvoll Verk Manor's stable and was built in 1909. The expo consist of the country's largest private carriage collection with nostalgic tubs and beautiful carriages. Open in the summer season from May to September.

Bus back to the station or stroll about 7 km through historical surroundings back to Eidsvoll Verk.

Make a visit to Wergelandshaugen Cultural Center where there is an open sculpture park, café and they arrange events for everyone. In the venerable Sorenskriverboligen from 1921 and the contemporary architecture in Kunstlåven from 2021, you get a journey into the history of architecture. You are invited to art experiences both outside and inside, with art in production and finished works. In the café, Amalies Garden, you can enjoy delicious food in inspiring surroundings and in the Magistrate's residence a guided tour can be booked. 

Return to Oslo by train, or even better – extend your stay with accommodation in the iconic WonderINN Culture Hub where there are 4 modern cabins for rent.

Badehotellet, Holmsbu

The Badehotell is beautifully located in the idyllic village of Holmsbu in Asker, only 50 minutes from Oslo and 30 minutes from Drammen and Drøbak.  The hotel is located by the water and is recently renovated. We offer the perfect setting for events such and accommodation with great views of Holmsbu and the fjord.

Conference and events:

Badehotellet has suitable facilities for small and medium-sized courses and meetings. Flipchart and whiteboard are always available. There are also opportunities for use of several smaller group rooms. We create the conditions for your business to thrive, work efficiently and enjoy good meals. We serve lunch, coffee, refreshments and dinner.

We have nice rooms for parties and festive occasions downstairs. We assist with planning, menu and of course set nice table decor. If you want the company outdoors, we have a fantastic opportunity under our large tent with beautiful views of Holmsbu and the Drammensfjord. 

Teambuilding and activities:

We help you organize activities you want beyond your professional program. How about a refreshing visit to the sauna,  RIB fjord tour or other team building activites?
 

Please contact us for reservation at booking@badehotellet.com  or phone 32 79 40 00 (9-16)

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The Norwegian Cartoonist Gallery

The Norwegian Cartoonist Gallery is part of a consolidated network of museums in the Greater Oslo area. Founded in 1999, we show illustrations, drawings, comics and political & satirical cartoons. 

One of our missions is to promote cartoons as a worthy art form, and we sell both originals and limited edition prints. We also sell a range of other graphic works.

 

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Kirsten Flagstad Museum

Norway’s most famous international opera singer was born at Hamar

Kirsten Flagstad is Norway’s most famous international opera singer. She was born at Hamar in 1895, in Strandstuen – a small house which today is Hamar’s oldest building and home to the Kirsten Flagstad Museum. The collection was officially opened in 1985 by the then Minister of Cultural Affairs, and on the date that would have marked Kirsten’s 90th birthday. “I always tell people that I come from Hamar; it is something I am very proud of, and I still feel that Hamar is my town!” These were Kirsten's word in an interview about Hedmarken and Hamar in 1958, and visitors to Kirsten Flagstad’s Strandstuen will be in no doubt that Hamar is still Kirsten's town.

Overnight fame at the Metropolitan Opera

Kirsten grew up in a very musical family, and her talent was obvious already at a young age. In 1935, she became an overnight international sensation when she made her début at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York as Siegelinde in Wagner's opera Die Walküre. The museum has a unique collection of costumes, props, photos, and artefacts reflecting the artist’s life both on and off the opera stage. 

It also features Kirsten Flagstad Opera Hall of Fame, which celebrates the country’s best opera singers – past and present. Listen to her repertoire on CD or LP in the museum.

Guided tours

Daily guided tours during the summer season. The museum is open for groups by prior agreement all year round.