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    Rygnestad museum in Valle
    Rygnestad museum in Valle.
    Photo: Anders Martinsen Fotografer

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    Traditions, art, culture and nature

    The Setesdal valley has century-long traditions in the silversmith's craft and folk music.
    The beautiful minerals are of course, even older. Iron production from the Viking age, local building styles, art and handicraft are exhibited in the valley's museums.

    For a number of years, the Evje area has been known for its rich mineral deposits. Today it offers visitors a wide range of attractions related to this industry.

    At the Setesdal Museum in Rysstad there are interesting exhibitions. Rygnestadtunet is one of Norway's most distinctive museums - an original farm compound from the 16th century.

    Valle and Rysstad is known for its rich cultural heritage. This is the "Kingdom of silversmiths" in Norway, so why not visit a silversmith's workshop?

    Hovden dates its origins back to the Iron Age. At the Hovden Museum of Iron Production you may find out more about this interesting period. In more recent times the development of hydroelectric power has been important for the municipality of Bykle. A visit to the impressive Vatnedalen Dam is highly recommended.  

    • Sigrid Bjørgulvsdotter Berg in her traditonal folk costume in Setesdal, Southern Norway

      The sound of Setesdal

      Stev (Norwegian folk verses), dancing and playing from Setesdal were in danger of dying out for a long time. Now the distinctive cultural heritage of a whole world is celebrated.

    • Fiddler from Setesdal

      Folk music in Setesdal

      The Setesdal valley has raised a number of nationally renowned artists within traditional music and dance. As a visitor you may get the opportunity to enjoy concerts and performances by local musicians and dancers. The folk music from Setesdal is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

    Jewellery for the national costume in Setesdal

    Jewellery produced in Setesdal for national Costume
    Setesdal.
    Photo: Anne Hasla
    Silver jewelry for national costume in Setesdal
    Setesdal.
    Photo: Anne Hasla
    Silver jewellery for national costume
    Setesdal.
    Photo: Anne Hasla
    Jewellery from Setesdal
    Setesdal.
    Photo: Anders Martinsen
    Sweater with the original Setesdal pattern
    Sweater with the original Setesdal pattern.
    Photo: Frode Buen

    The Mineral Park in Evje
    The Mineral Park in Evje.
    Photo: Anders Martinsen

    Hydro power in Setesdal
    Hydro power in Setesdal.
    Photo: Anders Martinsen Fotografer

    The steamship Bjoren in Bygland
    The steamship Bjoren in Bygland.
    Photo: Setesdal Regionråd

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