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The long and rich history of Fjord Norway have left traces and traditions that should be explored by any visitors. Be sure to be told the story of the stave churches, the viking heritage, the codfish trading and the modern era of energy, shipping and how industry transformed some of our traditional farming communities. 

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  1. Aalesunds Museum

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    Aalesunds Museum

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    Rasmus Rønnebergsgt. 16
    6002 Ålesund

    From the city's emergence as a seafaring town to events such as the great fire and the German occupation, Aalesunds Museum provides a genuine insight into the history of Ålesund. Centrally located on Museumshaugen, overlooking the city and its…

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  2. Averøy

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    Averøy

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    Bruhagen
    6530 Averøy

    Averøy, an island situated at the entry of the Atlantic Ocean Road. This unique highway brings you out where the mainland ends and the great ocean begins. Neighbouring counties are: Eide, Gjemnes, Kristiansund and Frei.

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    5486 Rosendal

    The only barony in Norway is in Rosendal, and the Manor House from 1665 is the smallest of its kind in Scandinavia. Visiting Baroniet Rosendal is a time travel through changing eras, with rooms and interiors created by the owners for 250 years. The…

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  4. Chateauet

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    6412 Molde

    Preserved villa and garden from 1918 renovated to its original splendour. The park is open and contains an outdoor exhibition regarding the history of the garden and the family that once lived here. Entrance to the garden is free of charge…

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  5. Eldhuset - House og cheese

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    Eldhuset - House og cheese

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    Undredal
    5746 Undredal

    Programme about local traditions, pasture farming and goat cheese production. Music, guiding, demonstrations.

    PROGRAM: 20 min. In words and music and with sense of humour about how people lived in a small fjord village a cultural landscape that…

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  6. Exhibition "Stones of Bømlo"

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    Exhibition "Stones of Bømlo"

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    5440 Mosterhamn

    The exhibition "Stones of Bømlo" (Steinriket Bømlo) is found in Moster Amfi.

    The tour guide shows you the way to the different mining localities at Bømlo, and it provides a historic overwiev over the different mining chapters and a short brief…

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    Skålafjæro 17
    5470 Rosendal

    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,…

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    Nordsjøvegen 913
    4358 Kleppe

    At Orre recreation centre (Friluftshuset på Orre), you can find out all you need to know about the beaches of Jæren. All beaches are nature reserves as well as bird and plant protected areas. The recreation centre is also one of the stops along…

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  9. Furniture Museum

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    Storgata 18
    Postboks 288
    6239 Sykkylven

    Sykkylven is world-famous for its many furniture factories and a great part of the inhabitants live from making furniture for customers throughout the world. The most known are Ekornes, Brunstad, Formfin and L.K. Hjelle. But there is also a niche…

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    Hetlandsgaten 11
    4340 Bryne

    The Garborg Centre is an arena where you encounter author couple Arne and Hulda Garborg. Through interactive stations you will get to know their work, ideas and visions and why they were important for Norwegian culture and history.

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