Our morning begins with a visit to the Kongsberg Church to see the incredible Rococo Baroque interior and meet local artist Even Tråen, who is an expert in the Numedal-style rosemaling. Then we visit Lågsdal Folk Museum for a light lunch snack of waffle and coffee and entrance to see their collection of rosemaling. If you are a knitter, you may enjoy their collection of knitted and embroidered mittens. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Overnight Home Hotel 1624 Kongsberg.

Day 5, Fri., June 6: Kongsberg-Eidsborg-Rauland (B, L, D)

This morning we drive to the Vest Telemark Museum in Eidsborg to see examples of Telemark rosemaling including their stunning display of trunks with rosemaling. After a group lunch at the museum, the afternoon is free to explore the museum collecteion. Then we will drive on to Rauland for dinner at the Rauland Academy. Overnight at the Rauland Academy.

Day 6, Sat., June 7: Rauland-Atrå-Geilo (B, L, D)

After breakfast at Rauland Academy, you can prepare a matpakke (sandwich) to take with you for lunch. We depart for Atrå to visit Tinn Handverksenter and then the Atrå church with a pulpit painted with rosemaling by Øystein Orekås. After lunch, we drive to Geilo with brief stops in Vestlia and later the entrance to the Uvdal Stave Church. Group dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the Vestlia Resort Hotel.

Day 7, Sun., June 8: Geilo (B, D)

Exploring the Gunderson Collection at Vestlia, a folk art collection that rivals any museum in Norway. Norwegian rosemaling artist, Anne Hesvik, will join us to give further insights into items in the collection. Lunch is on your own at the hotel. In the afternoon, we visit the Hol Bygdemuseum. Evening dinner and overnight at the Vestlia Hotel.

Day 8, Mon., June 9: Geilo-Gol-Dokka-Lillehammer (B, D)

Depart for a 30-minute drive to the Ål Kulturhus to look at items representing the Hallingdal style of rosemaling. Next, we leave for a 60-minute drive to Gol and lunch at the Pers Hotell. After lunch, we drive 90 minutes to Dokka and the Lands Museum to see a special room painted by Peder Aadnes. We end our day with a 60-minute drive to Lillehammer. Group dinner and overnight at Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer.

Day 9, Tues., June 10: Lillehammer (B, L, D)

Enjoy a visit to Maihaugen, an open-air museum with over 200 buildings that is one of the largest in Northern Europe. We will meet with former museum conservator, Kåre Hosar, who will give us special access to the rosemaling and carving that is part of their collection. We will also see the collection of rosemaling and carving that is part of the permanent inside display. The museum was founded by Anders Sandvig, who in 1925 organized the Amerikagaven, a large number of gifts from Norwegian museums to Vesterheim Museum in celebration of the 100 year anniversary of Norwegian emigration to the United States. We will see specific items in Maihaugen’s collection of rosemaling and carving that are part of the permanent inside display, as well as explore the museum on our own. Lunch is on your own at the museum cafe. We’ll return to the hotel for an evening group dinner. Overnight at Home Hotel Hammer.

Day 10, Wed., June 11: Lillehammer-Elverum-Lillehammer (B, D)

Today we will meet master Telemark rosemaler Geir Kåsastul for five hours of instruction including a lecture on rosemaling from 1700-1900. You will have the opportunity to do some painting on flat, fast-drying objects that you can take with you. Class will be from 11:00-1:00 and from 2:30-5:30. Lunch is on your own. Return to the hotel for a group dinner. Overnight at Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer.

Day 11, Thurs., June 12: Lillehammer (B, D)

Today we will visit Bjerkebæk, the home of author of Kristin Lavransdatter and Nobel laureate Sigrid Unset. Undset’s home and garden have been restored to how they looked when Undset lived there in the 1930s. Lunch and the afternoon are on your own, with a group dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Clarion Collection Hotel Hammer.

Day 12, Fri., June 13: Lillehammer-Oslo (B)

Depart Lillehammer for Oslo. When we arrive, we check into the Thon Hotel Bristol, just one block from Karl Johans Gate in the heart of the city. Lunch and dinner are on your own, and the afternoon is free for you to explore Oslo’s rich offerings, such as the Nasjonalmuseet, the Munch Museum, the Oslo Opera House, or the Akerhus Fortress. Overnight at Thon Hotel Bristol.

Day 13, Sat., June 14: Oslo (B, D)

Enjoy our final day of the tour with a visit to the National Folk Museum to explore their rich collection of rosemaling. Lunch is on your own at the museum cafe. Farewell dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Thon Hotel Bristol.

Day 14, Sun., June 15: Oslo (B)

An early morning shuttle coach will take us to the airport.

Price:

Minimum 30 participants; Maximum 35

Please read Tour Terms and Conditions

Price Includes:
– Hotel accommodations for 13 nights
– Daily breakfast (B) 5 lunches (L), 10 dinners (D)
– Ground transportation in a comfortable motor coach
– Gratuity to bus drivers and local guides
– Admission fees to museums and attractions
– Use of a personal listening device
– Vesterheim luggage tags, name badges and tour information

Please Note: The tour will involve standing, walking (including cobblestones and uneven terrain), and stairs. There may not be elevators at all sites. You will handle your own luggage.