Get tips for your mountain hike, buy the maps you need and sit down by the fire before you visit the mountains. The Norwegian Mountain Center is a visitor center for the national parks Jotunheimen, Reinheimen and Breheimen.
The heavy fighting that took place in Gudbrandsdalen forms the background to the Gudbrandsdal War Museum. The museum has a unique collection relating to World War II, the occupation and the defence of Gudbrandsdalen.
Hundorp and Dale-Gudbrands Gard has an important place in both the county's and Norway's history. The events that took place here played an important part in the Christianisation of Norway. Later it has served as a meeting place for different viewpoints and cultures.
A pilgrimage in modern time is not just about the goal, it is just as much about the road there. The Saint Olav way is the historic rout to Trondheim used since 1032 AD. Walk through culturalandscp and enjoy a scenic view of Gudbrandsdalen. Make a stop at Pilgrimssenteret Dale-Gudbrands Gard for guidens on the tour, a warm bed or just a cup of cofee and a chat.
Ringebu stave churche is one of only 28 left. In the Middel Ages it is estimated that Norway had around 1000 stave churches. The 28 stave churches still standing tells the story of a different time and hints about the rich cultural heritage in Norway.
Lom Stave Church is one of only 28 left. In the Middel Ages it is estimated that Norway had around 1000 stave churches. The 28 stave churches still standing tells the story of a different time and hints about the rich cultural heritage in Norway.
Soapstone, granite and copper have been mined in Gudbrandsdalen for a long time. Soapstone has been mined right back to the Viking Age. Otta mining center shows the developement of this industry and its importance to the area. Models, photos and original artefact are displayd in the exhibitions.
Einbustugu er barndomsheimen til Sigurd Einbu - hobbyastronom, lærar og gardbrukar. Einbu vart eit internasjonalt anerkjent namn innan astronomi etter oppdaginga av Nova Geminorum II i 1912. Han fekk gode kontaktar ved universitetet i Oslo, noko som ga tilgang til betre utstyr og litteratur. Einbu skreiv fleire bøker om sine oppdagingar. Både bøkene og utstyret han nytta er utstilt på Einbustugu.
Bygningsvernrådgjeving er ein del av eit nettverk der alle regionmusea har sin rådgjevingsteneste saman med fylkeskonservator. Til saman er dette eit unikt tilbod og ein samling av ulik spisskompetanse i Oppland. Den lokale spisskompetanse er innafor antikvarisk arbeid på gamle hus i Gudbrandsdalen, byggeskikk og handsverkstradisjonar. Vi samarbeider mykje med forvaltning, i tillegg til praktisk erfaring med gamle hus og handverk. Kan bistå i ulik planlegging for eksempel ny bruk av gamle hus eller tilpasning av nye bygningar i gardsmiljø.
The Norwegian Reindeer takes you on amazing journey from alpine landscape trough picturesque mountain villages and spectacular mountain crossings, too romantic village museums and the world renown design icon Viewpoint Snøhetta.