Discover Moi: Culture, History and Nature
Accommodation in Moi
Moi can be explored through several distinct themes: the cultural trail in the town centre, the bridge and historic railway station, and the museum at Lund PrestegĂĄrd. The wider destination of Lund offers further cultural and natural attractions. You can plan your visit around the themes you would like to focus on during your trip.
Cultural Trail and Local History
The cultural trail is a circular route through the town centre, with six easy-to-find information boards. It presents industrial history, community life and the natural beauty of Moi. Moi bru is another historic landmark: it was built in 1844. After the bridge was built, there was considerable activity at Brufossen.
The historic Moi station included a water tower, a turntable, a coal shed and two goods sheds—one by the track and one with a platform. Moi was one of four stations; architect Due designed the wooden station buildings in a West Norwegian style reminiscent of Art Nouveau. This station history describes former facilities and buildings.
Museum and Craftsmanship
Lund Bygdemuseum og Kulturbank is located in the old parish barn at Lund PrestegĂĄrd, about 300 metres south of the centre of Moi along County Road 1. The collection comprises almost 10,000 objects. The holdings on spinning-wheel turning and cooperage are particularly extensive.
The collection also reflects Lund’s development from agriculture to industry. Thus, specialist crafts sit alongside the region’s transformation. If you are interested in cultural history, the museum offers several distinct perspectives on Lund’s past.
Nature Observations in Moi
Trout live and spawn in Brufossen; their presence can vary by season. Grey wagtails occasionally nest at Moi bru. The two observations differ in their timing: trout numbers can vary by season, while grey wagtails nest there occasionally.
More Destinations in the Wider Destination of Lund
In the wider destination of Lund, Moi station is on the Sørlandsbanen railway line. Trains run from there towards Kristiansand, Stavanger, Oslo S and Arendal. Check the timetable before travelling. The station has 23 parking spaces and a mobile wheelchair ramp for boarding trains; check the current arrangements before departure.
The equipment bank in Moi allows you to collect and return outdoor equipment. Items available to borrow include canoes, kayaks, life jackets and other equipment. Booking is only available through the website. Check the booking terms there in advance, as they may change.
In Haien, the farmstead on the museum grounds hosts exhibitions and activities throughout the summer. The old, well-preserved Fjellhaug prayer house is also on the grounds, where many cultural activities take place. At the Apple Sundays held in Haien in September, visitors can taste most apple varieties. Dates and arrangements may vary; check before your trip.
The Gursli mining area presents preserved mine buildings and ore-processing facilities as an open-air museum of mining culture. The path to the Gursli mines follows the former ore transport route to Gullvann and Hattesteinan. Check local terrain and safety conditions before setting out.
In Drangsdalen, between Moi and Ualand, steep mountain walls meet still waters. A path follows a disused stretch of railway with tunnels, bridges and viewpoints; check local access and safety conditions. For small-boat tourism, Naturtriangelet connects Lundevatnet and Sirdalsvatnet via the River Sira.
Discover more destinations: Ualand, SkĂĄland, Lund, Hovsherad
Go to the wider travel overview: Lund.
