Folgefonnsenteret - The Folgefonn Centre
The Folgefonn Centre in the village of Rosendal, on the Hardangerfjord, offers interactive exhibitions on the Folgefonna National Park, aquatic life in the Hardangerfjord, the world's water cycle, sustainable use of natural resources, and climate change.
Exhibits include: The global water cycleFolgefonna glacier The atmosphere, low pressure systems and precipitation WaterWater histories around the world EnergyThe Hardangerfjord Villages near Folgefonna – the people and their landscape Folgefonna National Park Biodiversity – the flora, fauna, rivers and streams of the Folgefonn Peninsula Adventures on the Folgefonna Glacier Our climate and climate researchers Extreme precipitation and natural disasters From the depths of the Hardangerfjord and the sea The ocean and the fjord communicate The ocean and climate change New treasures from the ocean Sea animals that "see" in the dark Sex in the sea Sustainable food production
Four films are shown at the centre: "Of Water it is created" - A Journey in the Waterscape of Western Norway "The Drama of the Mountains" – geology "The Life of the Hardangerfjord" "The Roar of the Rutting Stags"
The Boatbuilding Museum – Skaaluren Collection Folgefonn Centre and the Boatbuilding Museum have joint admission. The Skaaluren Collection documents the history of wooden boatbuilding in Hardanger, with emphasis on the peak years 1850–1950. At the museum entrance, there is information about the region's modern maritime industries.
Art and museums
Folgefonnsenteret - Folgefonn Center
The Folgefonn Centre in the village of Rosendal, on the Hardangerfjord, offers interactive exhibitions on the Folgefonna National Park, aquatic life in the Hardangerfjord, the world's water cycle, sustainable use of natural resources, and climate change.
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Schedule
Opening hours Jan 16 - March 31, 2023
- Weekdays:
- 10:00–14:30
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
Opening hours April 1 - May 21, 2023
- Weekdays:
- 10:00–15:00
- Saturday:
- 12:30–16:30
- Sunday:
- 12:30–16:30
Opening hours May 22 - August 31, 2023
- Weekdays:
- 10:00–18:00
- Saturday:
- 10:00–18:00
- Sunday:
- 10:00–18:00
Opening hours Sep 1 - Oct 10, 2023
- Weekdays:
- 10:00–15:00
- Saturday:
- 12:30–16:30
- Sunday:
- 12:30–16:30
Opening hours Oct 11 - Dec 14, 2023
- Weekdays:
- 10:00–14:30
- Saturday:
- Closed
- Sunday:
- Closed
Dec 15 - Jan 15: open on request
- January 1, 2023:
- Closed
- January 2, 2023:
- Closed
- January 3, 2023:
- Closed
- January 4, 2023:
- Closed
- January 5, 2023:
- Closed
- January 6, 2023:
- Closed
- January 7, 2023:
- Closed
- January 8, 2023:
- Closed
- January 9, 2023:
- Closed
- January 10, 2023:
- Closed
- January 11, 2023:
- Closed
- January 12, 2023:
- Closed
- January 13, 2023:
- Closed
- January 14, 2023:
- Closed
- January 15, 2023:
- Closed
- December 15, 2023:
- Closed
- December 16, 2023:
- Closed
- December 17, 2023:
- Closed
- December 18, 2023:
- Closed
- December 19, 2023:
- Closed
- December 20, 2023:
- Closed
- December 21, 2023:
- Closed
- December 22, 2023:
- Closed
- December 23, 2023:
- Closed
- December 24, 2023:
- Closed
- December 25, 2023:
- Closed
- December 26, 2023:
- Closed
- December 27, 2023:
- Closed
- December 28, 2023:
- Closed
- December 29, 2023:
- Closed
- December 30, 2023:
- Closed
- December 31, 2023:
- Closed
Prices
- Adults:
- NOK 100
- Children:
- NOK 60
- Children 0-4 years:
- Free
- Family (two adults, children u/16 years):
- NOK 275
- Honnør:
- NOK 85
- Student:
- NOK 60
- Årskort:
- NOK 350
Contact
- Address:
- Skålafjæro 17
- 5470 ROSENDAL
- Phone:
- +47 53 48 42 80
- Email:
- post@folgefonnsenteret.no
- Website:
- folgefonnsenteret.no/
Facilities
- Café:
- Family-friendly:
- Toilet:
- Souvenirs/gift shop:
- Season:
- Spring
- Autumn
- Summer
- Winter
Green certifications
Folgefonnsenteret - Folgefonn Center has received certification for its environmental efforts from:Miljøfyrtårn