The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism in Balestrand

Opening Times

Season (22 Apr 2025 - 22 June 2025)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday - Sunday	11:00	- 16:00

Season (23 June 2025 - 17 Aug 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	11:00	- 17:00

Season (18 Aug 2025 - 19 Oct 2025)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday - Sunday	11:00	- 16:00

Season (20 Oct 2025 - 14 Dec 2025)
Day	Times
Monday - Wednesday	Closed
Thursday - Saturday	11:00	- 15:00
Sunday	Closed
Bank Holiday	Closed

* Closed during Easter, as well as May 1, 17, and 29, 2025

About

In the centre of the attractive village of Balestrand, lies The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism, one of few museums of its kind worldwide.

About

The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism shows the development of modern tourism, both in Balestrand and Norway.

The museum offers intriguing architecture from different eras. A distinctive and modern building standing side by side with some of the village’s historic buildings, thus creating a fascinating collective exhibition. The mountain walls inside the main building form a unique space for exhibiting the interesting history of travel in Norway.

The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism also offers film screenings in the auditorium, a rich library, and guided tours. Café Vindreken welcomes you for a refreshing break.

From Bergen to Balestrand it is about 200 kilometer, about 4 hours by car.
You can also take a boat from Bergen to Balestrand. The boat leaves from Strandkai Terminal next to the Tourist Information in the city center. Please see norled.no for timetables.

Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adults	NOK120.00 tickets
Groups min. 10 pers.	NOK90.00 tickets
Senior/Student	NOK90.00 tickets
Children 0-17 years old	Free

Prices may be subject to change.

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