Discover Eggedal: Art, culture and Målargutua

If you’d like to combine hiking with art history, Eggedal offers several points of interest: Målargutua passes the former homes of two artists, and Eggedal Mølle is also along the route. Galleries, a church and other cultural sites round out the experience.

Målargutua: hiking between artists’ homes

The approximately 10-kilometre hiking trail Målargutua runs between Theodor Kittelsen’s former home at Sole (1896–1899) and Christian Skredsvig’s former home at Hagan (1894–1924); along the way, it passes Eggedal Mølle. The route crosses idyllic scenery and passes several well-known motifs. Information boards, quiet spots and rest areas are located along the trail. In 2026, the section between the centre of Eggedal and Eggedal Mølle was established as a hiking trail. Trail conditions may vary.

Art and culture in Eggedal

Since opening in 2016, Galleri Skredsvig at Hagan has presented changing themed exhibitions of Christian Skredsvig’s art each year. The exhibition programme may change, so check which exhibitions are currently on before your visit.

Eggedal Mølle opened as a museum in 1997 following extensive restoration. There, you can see how grain is processed into flour; it is considered Norway’s last water-powered mill. Eggedal kirke in the centre was built in 1878. It is listed as a church and designated as a protected cultural monument by the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage.

Nastadborgen in Eggedal is a recreation of castle and palace culture from the 12th to the 18th century. Visits must be booked in advance. Booking rules may change, so check them before making plans.

Cross-country ski trails and activities in the wider municipality

In winter, groomed cross-country ski trails are available around Eggedal. They lie mostly in striking scenery at elevations of 700 to 1,100 metres and are connected to the Norefjell trail network. If you’re planning a specific winter visit, check the latest trail conditions.

At the municipal level, Sigdal Aktiv offers rafting, stand-up paddleboarding, cycling, kayaking and team-building activities for companies, groups and individuals. The offerings may change. On rafting trips in Sigdal, participants receive an introduction to paddling technique, steering their own raft as a team, swimming in the river and self-rescue. Rafting depends on suitable water levels. Sigdal Aktiv also offers a seasonal paddling trip on the Eggedøla to the Solevatn Nature Reserve.

More cultural and nature destinations in the wider Sigdal destination

Founded in 1940, the Sigdal Museum is an open-air and cultural history museum in Prestfoss, Sigdal’s municipal centre. Its outdoor grounds are open to everyone, whether or not the museum itself is open. The museum is open year-round by appointment; arrange your visit before you arrive. The Folkemusikksenteret i Buskerud, a centre for folk music and folk dance, is also located at the museum in Prestfoss.

In the wider Sigdal destination, Lauvlia was Theodor Kittelsen’s home and opened as a museum in 1995. Activities for children include a children’s trail, painting at an easel and boat-building; the programme may vary by season. Lauvlia also serves Sigdalskling, freshly baked waffles with sour cream and homemade raspberry jam, and Bringebærsnipp. Food availability may vary by season. Hagan also has a connection to cultural history: it is considered one of the best-preserved artists’ homes from the Golden Age of Norwegian painting; Christian Skredsvig lived there for 30 years.

The circular trail around Haglebuvannet passes through old spruce forest and marshland to barbecue spots and a permanent shelter by the water. It is considered suitable for jogging, cycling, pushchairs and wheelchairs; there are also accessible fishing spots. Check accessibility locally before you arrive, as trail conditions and facilities may change. At Haglebu Feriesenter, canoes and boats can be rented for use on the lake, and fishing licences for Haglebuvannet can be purchased; these services may change.

Further into Sigdal, Grøset seter is near Andersnatten and serves as a starting point for a hike in the Trillemarka nature reserve. The area has varied natural scenery and lies partly in Sigdal and partly in Numedal. In summer, rømmegrøt and sveler are served at Grøset seter, and visitors can see various farm animals.

Discover more destinations: Prestfoss, Nedre Eggedal.

Return to the wider travel overview: Sigdal.