The 10 Best Museums in Nord-Trøndelag, Central Norway

Berget det blå is a workshop for true craftsmanship. The workshop is open for demonstrations of old traditional handycraft with silver, iron and steel. You are invited to experience the reconstruction of archeological findings from Frosta and modern jewelleries inspired by the local history from the iron age through the Viking age. An experience for all the sences - calm down with a cup of coffe and take a talk with the craftmen. Welkome to our little workshop in a peaceful corner of the world. Follow our daily activities at facebook "berget det bla"

Norveg - part of the Coast Museum in Nord-Trondelag Welcome to a different and engaging cultural experience, a center of culture and coastal industry. Norveg presents the emergence of Norwegian fishing communities, fishermen technology and biological basis from prehistoric times to the present day. Norveg located in a vibrant port area, framed by the beautiful surroundings, where you can enjoy views over the sea and observe the ships and coastal activities through Nærøysundet. We also have tourist information, museum shop and conference room as well as cafe and restaurant in the same building. The building has a distinctive architecture, designed as a sailing ship - a great photo subject.

Kerry started painting when she was 30 years old. Her paintings are very colourful. Turn of from the E6 2 km south of Levanger - (signposted Torsbustaden). After aprox. 500 m you will see the sign to Galleri Carrie by the road. Open by appointment.

Grande Country Store Museum - a reminder of days of old. The Museum lies in Leksvik center. Autentic country store and dwelling with original inventory.

An Open Air Museum offering a variety of exhibits with the Old Vaernes Vicarage as a focal point. This restored wooden building from 1820 provide an good presentation of old building methods. Inside exhibitions show furniture form different periods of the last 300 years. In the Museum Barn it is possible to study local artefacts, temporary exhibits and handicraft. The 200 year old Vicarage Garden is well worth a visit. We also give information about Rock Carvings and other sights in Stjordal. Open cafe in the summerseason.

Hegra Fortress was finished in 1910, an was build as a result of the end of Norways union with Sweden in 1905. The fortress was intended to stop a swedish invasion through the walley of Stjørdal. The fortress is most known for its effort during the german invasion in Norway in spring 1940. Major Holtermann and his men held the fortress without surrending for 25 days, until the southern parts of Norway capitulated. Today the fortress is open during the summer season, with a museum and a restaurant, and it is possible to wander around the whole fortress and the beautiful surroundings.

The building from 1921 was originally a school home for “difficult” boys. During World War 2 the nazis seized the property as a prison camp. The SS Strafgefangenenlager Falstad was the only camp in Norway directly under SS commando. More than 4.200 people from 15 nations were imprisonated here during the war, and around 200 were executed in the Falstad forest close by. Today Falstad is a war memorial, a human rights centre and a education and research centre. There are several exhibitions open for the audience, and we also offer hotel and conference service.

Galleri Fenka er en arena for kunst, historie - og kulturopplevelser, et fengsel som gir noe til ettertanke.