ROMSDAL MUSEUM
Molde, Norway
Romsdal Museum is one of the largest open-air museums in Norway, founded in 1912.
The museum is home to more than 40 historic buildings that were relocated from different parts of the Romsdal region. Some of them date back to the 16th century.
The museum is home to more than 40 historic buildings that were relocated from different parts of the Romsdal region. Some of them date back to the 16th century.
Most of these buildings were not originally constructed on the museum grounds. They were carefully dismantled log by log in villages throughout Romsdal, transported to the museum, and reconstructed using the original building techniques and materials.
After the German bombings of Molde during World War II, many historic parts of the city were lost. Thanks to the museum's collections, part of this heritage has been preserved through historic buildings, photographs, and archival materials.
The Romsdal region is famous for its fjords and mountains, but the museum tells a story that goes beyond nature. It shows how the rugged landscape shaped the character of local people, their crafts, architecture, and way of life.
Since my teenage years, I have loved stories about Vikings. One of my favorite animated films was How to Train Your Dragon, and I was fascinated by Scandinavian fantasy, mythology, and folklore. So when I moved to the North, I enjoyed visiting historical museums to see Norse artifacts up close and learn about their history firsthand.
The museum is home to more than 40 historic buildings that were relocated from different parts of the Romsdal region. Some of them date back to the 16th century.
