HISTORY & HERITAGE

An ancient assembly site of stone circles at Tingvatn connect modern day to the Iron Age, its rules and social structures. Rare and authentic artifacts have been discovered in the region some of which are on display in the Exhibition Hall. The fun begins when period-clothed storytellers demonstrate ...

What grows and lives on a farm will follow the seasons and determine what must be done. Engage in living farm activities like planting, harvesting or drying the hay the old-fashioned way. Meet with the hardy Norwegian sheep called villsau and the free-range chickens with their own spa. 

The Fish Quay and vibrant social scene of Kristiansand is the natural starting point on a trail that takes you to the island of Odderøya. An island in transformation and the hub of Kristiansand cultural activities yet offers an abundance of  historical landmarks ...

Charge your batteries in beautiful surroundings perched on a hill above the Sirdalsvatnet lake at Konstali Farm. The same family have lived here since 1633 after the farm was laid desolate after the Bubonic Plague. «Gamlebua» was raised in the 1500s making it one of the oldest wooden farm buildings ...

The Dutch Quarter of Flekkefjord are rows of well preserved and delightful wooden houses on a pattern of narrow streets with roots in the “Holland” trade since the 1500s. Flekkefjord was a major trading post for timber, stone and lobster export and some of the Dutch merchants even married and settled here. 

Enjoy a historical time travel into the life and punishment of the original citizens of Kristiansand on a rare visit behind the thick walls of the 1672 Christiansholm Fortress and the original 19th century Bentsen House. A gentle stroll through the city of Kristiansand takes you from ...

Journey off the beaten track, straight into the heart of the Southern Mountain region and experience the hidden gem of Eikerapen Cultural Farm. Travel through deep forests, past lakes and along rivers; landscapes that for centuries have inspired tales of trolls, fairies and woodland elves. 

Who knew that the town of Vanse is home to Brooklyn Square? Turn onto 8th Avenue and experience American nostalgia brought back by emigrants returning home. A Brooklyn Bridge, a real NY Subway sign and an American Diner are only a few of the fun things to discover here. 

Visit Southern Norway's largest WWII-themed museum, Hangar 45, housed in a genuine 1,500 m² hangar. The indoor exhibit features authentic vehicles, weaponry, POW quarters, radars, and a 1940s sitting room. Experience the realities of occupied Norway and life at Lista during the war. 

Kuben Cultural History Museum's most popular exhibition, "Enslaved," reveals Norway's dark involvement in the 18th and 19th-century slave trade. The exhibit centers on the tragic final voyage of the slave ship "Fredensborg," which wrecked off Tromøy in 1786.  The museum also offers other exhibits, including “Childhood”.

Perched on the slopes of Syrtveit in Setesdal, the farmstead of singer Inger Lise Stulien and her three-generation family offers a blend of music and tradition. Explore the charming farmyard with sheep and historic buildings, and enjoy Inger Lise's enchanting voice ...

Enter Langsae, a high society estate built in 1857 for consul Hans Herlofson, a formidable merchant and ship owner. On the property is also a farmer's dwelling, highlighting the striking difference between the rich and the poor.  Use the opportunity to visit the main museum Kuben exhibitions ...