Setesdalsmuseet — Attraction in Valle

Setesdal, one of the most unique places in Norway where traditions and culture are present in every day life. The folks here are very proud of their heritage. Unfortunately, in my opinion, the Setesdal museum did not portray the beauty of this UNESCO region. I felt the museum lacked viking findings (which have been plenty), a stav kyrkja that once stood in Valle, the unique and interesting setesdal dialect, the folklore pertaining to old farms and and stories from the old times, history and knowledge about the architecture/construction of the old farm buildings which still stand today and in many houses in which families still live in, the folk music scene here as well. Very prominent musicians in Norway which have mastered instruments like the hardanger fiddle and munnharpa (jew's harp); come from a long line of talented musicians/artists/silversmiths/blacksmiths; I feel more should be known about them. The typical traditional dance from this region also deserves an exhibition. I really feel it lacked many aspects of the rich culture here and it fell short on what is actually on display. Some tourists don't get to go to other museums or old farms and some begin at the Setesdal museum so I think it could improve a lot in that aspect. When I went they had an art exhibition (few paintings), a huge section dedicated to wool/knitting and on the third floor an exhibition on the local bunad and way of life back in the days. I only saw one sword that was displayed as a finding from the Viking age. The souvenir shop lacked shirts, caps or sweater merchandise or more things special to Setesdal. Luckily I had done my research long before I came here so I at least had some more insight on the region and what makes it stand out from the...

Strangest museum I have ever visited. Hardly anything to see apart from a million sweaters. Lots of staff, every one of them ignoring visitors. Their body language made it very clear we were not welcome here, and we should leave.. NOW. I suggest not to go here, unless you're fond...

Much history missing from several farms and items. Missing a lot of information about the stavkirke and where things have been found there. A lot of knitting To little about munharpa and its barely 1 sword from viking age. When there have been found...