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Oslo to Kistefos Museum and Hadeland Glassworks: Day trip

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About your trip

This scenic day trip from Oslo pairs cutting-edge contemporary art with historic craftsmanship. At Kistefos Museum, experience world-class sculpture and innovative architecture, before visiting Hadeland Glassworks, a vibrant cultural destination preserving Norway’s glassmaking traditions since the 18th century.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From €123
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€369

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Oslo whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Travel comfortably from Oslo to Kistefos Museum and Hadeland Glassworks, where your driver manages the logistics so you can explore sculpture, architecture, and craft traditions without rushing.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Kistefos Museum and Hadeland Glassworks should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €123
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€369

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Oslo
You choose the pickup spot.
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Kistefos Museum
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Kistefos Museum on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Kistefos Museum on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Kistefos Museum on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Kistefos Museum on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Kistefos Museum on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Kistefos Museum on private day trip from Oslo

Art, nature, and history meet at Kistefos, one of Scandinavia’s most remarkable museums.

  • The Twist, a dramatic gallery bridge designed by Bjarke Ingels Group that twists across the Randselva River
  • The outdoor sculpture park, featuring large-scale works by renowned artists such as Yayoi Kusama, Olafur Eliasson, and Elmgreen & Dragset, scattered through forest trails
  • Historic Kistefos pulp mill buildings, telling the story of Norway’s early industrial development

Take Note

  • The museum’s indoor galleries have limited seasonal opening periods (usually from May to October) so its recommended to check online before visiting https://www.kistefosmuseum.com/
  • The sculpture park stays accessible throughout the year
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Hadeland Glassworks
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Monday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Itinerary stop at Hadeland Glassworks on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Hadeland Glassworks on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Hadeland Glassworks on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Hadeland Glassworks on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Hadeland Glassworks on private day trip from Oslo
Itinerary stop at Hadeland Glassworks on private day trip from Oslo

Since 1762, Norway’s oldest glassworks brings craftsmanship, design, and history to life. 

Main attractions

  • Working glassblowing studios where visitors can watch craftsmen at work
  • A small glass museum explaining the development of Norwegian glassmaking
  • Artisan boutiques selling locally produced glassware and design pieces

What to Eat

  • Casual cafés serving sandwiches, cakes, and traditional Norwegian sweets

What to Buy

  • Handcrafted crystal glasses, decorative bowls, and unique glass sculptures from the on-site store

Take Note

  • The Glass Workshop offers free entry, and visitors are welcome to step inside to watch artisans shape molten glass in the furnaces
  • Hands-on glassblowing workshops require advance booking, so it’s best to check the online schedule before visiting https://www.hadeland.com/en-int/pages/se-hva-som-skjer
Back to Oslo
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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