Oslo Folk Museum










We have grown to love exploring the Norwegian Folk Customs.    We recently had the opportunity as part of Senior Missionary Couples Conference in Oslo to visit and explore the Norwegian Folk Museum there.   They have reconstructed and moved original pieces of Norwegian Folk lore there so one can get a glimpse of most of the Norwegian regions, their history, customs and folk art.   It was a very interesting day spent with everyone.

ornate carvings on their buildings and in their homes is amazing

rosmaling artwork on their furniture is absolutely beautiful

reminds me of many of the towns when I first served in Norway





most homes were built on . stilts to allow access to the home when severe winter storms came through or flooding occurred depending on where in the country they lived.









inside a typical home.  Beds were small because they would sleep curled up in a ball during the cold nights.






typical fence in the countryside




more modern building from the 19th century










inside the stavkirke 









trolls are a large part of Norwegian folk lore - you may come across them anywhere if you look closely

old road mile markers







sled modified to help with steering






stairs to loft





















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