Discover the Kistefos Museum, where contemporary art, industrial heritage, and stunning architecture blend seamlessly. Visit one of Europe's top modern art sculpture parks, explore two art museums, and enjoy a piece of Norway's history at a preserved pulp mill site.
Kistefos Museum, located on an ancient pulp mill site, is one of Europe's leading modern art sculpture parks. It features an industrial museum, two art museums, and a remarkable sculpture park set amidst picturesque scenery. The museum preserves the region's architectural and industrial heritage while showcasing contemporary art from Norway and around the world.
The Sculpture Park at Kistefos adds new sculptures annually, boasting 54 pieces by renowned global artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Fernando Botero, and Anish Kapoor. Many sculptures are site-specific, influenced by the museum’s natural and historical surroundings. The dynamic expressions of the sculptures change with the weather, making it a year-round experience.
A standout feature, The Twist, is a multifunctional structure that serves as a gallery, bridge, and sculpture. Spanning 60 meters across the Randselva River, this architectural marvel by a Danish firm has been acclaimed by international media as a must-see cultural attraction.
Kistefos is open between May and October.
The season for visiting lasts from May to October-mid. The sculpture park can be visited all year long.
Built on the grounds of a historical pulp mill, Kistefos today offers world-class architecture, an Industrial Museum, two art galleries, and an impressive sculpture park with 52 sculptures in scenic surroundings. The new art gallery The Twist, is a gallery, a bridge and a sculpture all in one, and has won several awards for its cutting edge design. In 2020, Kistefos was named a “must-see cultural destination” by the New York Times.
Every year, Kistefos presents new art exhibitions by highly recognized national and international artists in our two galleries, The Twist and Nybruket Gallery.
Tripadvisor 2024
For the fifth year in a row, Kistefos has been awarded Tripadvisor’s “Traveller’s Choise”, placing us among the top 10% of attractions worldwide.
This recognition means the world to us because it’s based on the positive feedback from our amazing visitors.
We are committed to continuing our efforts to ensure every visit to Kistefos is an exceptional experience. Whether you're an art lover, nature lover or walking adventurer, Kistefos will bring you joy.
More information: www.kistefosmuseum.com