Dokken invites you to enjoy a pre-Christmas period filled with tradition, warmth and historical Christmas spirit in the heart of Haugesund.
Historical Christmas at the open-air museum
At Dokken, visitors can experience how Christmas decorations and traditions have changed over time. The houses are decorated according to different eras, and a visit provides an insight into how Christmas was celebrated in the past.
Christmas activities for the whole family
Guests can take part in Christmas tree decorating and Christmas workshops, and at weekends the café sells porridge, Christmas cakes and mulled wine. The museum shop offers a selection of Christmas gifts with local roots.
Theatre walk with the maid Thea
In a special theatre walk, the audience follows maid Thea through her preparations for Christmas. There are a limited number of places, and the ticket also includes admission to the rest of the museum.
The gingerbread town in the cradle of the herring town
Young and old from the Haugesund region have contributed to this year's fragrant gingerbread exhibition. Here, the audience can see Haugesund recreated in sugar, spices and creativity – an atmospheric tribute to the pre-Christmas season in the region. The museum is open every day until 21 December, weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and weekends from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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