History, Museums & Sightseeing in Trysil

• Trysil/Engerdal Museum (Trysil Bygdetun)

  Type

  Open-air museum

  Highlights

  Seasonal events, such as traditional crafts demonstrations and cultural festivals, bring the museum to life and offer a deeper understanding of Norwegian heritage.

  Description

  Founded in 1901, this is Norway's oldest village museum. The museum comprises nearly 100 antiquarian buildings, reconstructions, and other buildings, as well as a significant collection of antiquarian objects, photographs, and archival material. It includes farmhouses, farm buildings and outfield buildings - a total of 21 buildings that show how people in Trysil lived in the 18th and 19th centuries. The oldest building dates from around 1650.

  Location Note

  Located in central Trysil, approximately 1.5 km from the bus station (walking distance ~20 minutes)

• Blokkodden Wilderness Museum

  Type

  History museum

  Description

  The Blokkodden Museum shows how people worked and lived in this outlying area from the 1600s to present day, with buildings and artifacts from the southern Sami culture, forestry, hunting, and fishing collections.

  Location Note

  Part of the Trysil/Engerdal Museum complex, in a remote outlying area

• Støa Canal (Støa Kanal)

  Type

  Historic industrial site

  Description

  Originally a fully operational timber transport plant from 1859 to 1901, it now stands as a part of the Trysil Engerdal Museum. The canal and stone walls date back to the original construction of the facility.

  Location Note

  Part of the Trysil/Engerdal Museum network

• Trysilfjellet Mountain

  Type

  Natural landmark & viewpoint

  Description

  Fulufjellet with a height of 1044m is the border mountain between Norway and Sweden in Ljordalen, Trysil's eastern valley side. The Fire Guard Cabin is a popular and historic hiking destination in summer and winter. If you make it up here, you are also at the top of Trysilfjellet. Let Trysil's best storyteller take you on a journey through Trysil's unique history.

  Location Note

  Accessible by hiking trails from central Trysil

• Cultural Center Hagelund

  Type

  Arts & cultural venue

  Description

  Enjoy concerts in the cultural center Hagelund, go to a gallery or get to know Trysil's history better.

  Location Note

  Located in central Trysil

Practical Tips

• The museum is open every day throughout the summer season.
• Special activity days are arranged on Sundays during summer. The theme for these days will include crafts, food and music traditions from Trysil.
• Guided tours for groups can be booked throughout the dryland season.
• Visit during the summer months for the best outdoor experiences and special events.

History Overview

• Trysil's history dates back to the early Stone Age, with archaeological finds indicating that the area was inhabited as early as 8,000 years ago. The early settlers were primarily hunters and gatherers, taking advantage of the rich natural resources provided by the dense forests and abundant wildlife.
• During the medieval period, Trysil saw the development of agriculture as a significant part of its economy. By the 13th century, farming communities had established clearings in the forests and began cultivating the land.
• The 17th and 18th centuries marked the boom of the timber industry in Trysil. The vast forests became a crucial resource, leading to extensive logging activities. Timber from Trysil was transported down the Trysil River, eventually making its way to European markets.

Museum Notes

All tickets include a guided tour (except Sundays with special activities). The café sells coffee, waffles, cakes, ice cream, tea and mineral water as well as various printed materials and books.