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.

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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:
  • MiljøfyrtårnMiljøfyrtårn
Environmental certification of private and public enterprises, also tourism.

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