Celebrate autumn with us at Bygdøy! We invite you to a lively festival filled with traditional seasonal activities for all ages. Enjoy potato harvesting, tractor races, pony riding, and much more throughout the school holiday. Children always get free admission!
Celebrate autumn with us at Bygdøy! We invite you to a lively festival filled with traditional seasonal activities for all ages. Enjoy potato harvesting, tractor races, pony riding, and much more throughout the school holiday. Children always get free admission!
Where: Norsk Folkemuseum, Museumsveien 10 at Bygdøy – 5 km from central Oslo (Bus 30 or the Bygdøy Ferry from Rådhusbrygge 3)
Price: Free for children (ages 0–17). Adults: NOK 200 (discounts for OBOS members, students, seniors, and Oslo Pass holders). Some activities cost extra.
Christian Andre Strand Daily 10:00 – 17:00
Potato Harvesting: Harvest potatoes straight from the ground. (Up to ten potatoes for NOK 35. Activity cards are sold at the Visitor Center)*
Potato Race: Join the potato race where the Beate, Laila, and Kerr's Pink varieties compete for first place!
Tractor Race: Race pedal tractors to cross the finish line first!
Potato Quiz & Potato Exhibition: Learn about the history of the potato and test your knowledge! We draw a quiz winner every day!
Bonfire Cosiness at the DNT Cabin: Join us for apple grilling and cozy times around the bonfire.
Pony Riding for the Youngest (12:00 – 15:00): Ages 3–6 (NOK 45 per ride)
Carding & Spinning: Help turn wool into yarn
The Blacksmith: Try your hand as a blacksmith, or visit the carpentry workshop
Lefse Baking: Buy delicious Hardanger lefse, fresh off the griddle
The Grocery Shop: Buy old-fashioned sweets
* Potato harvesting for after-school/kindergarten groups: Max 20 people per group and max two activity cards per group.
Christian Andre Strand Piperviken Kafe (by the Festival Grounds) serves quality hot dogs with tasty toppings and soft-serve ice cream with homemade sprinkles. Open Saturday and Sunday 12:00–16:00.
How much does admission cost?
Children (ages 0–17) get free admission! For adults, the ticket price is NOK 200 (discounts for OBOS members, students, seniors, and Oslo Pass holders).
Do we need to buy tickets in advance?
We recommend buying admission tickets online in advance to avoid queues, but tickets can also be purchased at the Visitor Center upon arrival.
Do any of the activities require a separate fee or ticket?
Most activities are included in the admission ticket, but two activities require an extra charge: Potato harvesting (NOK 35) and Pony riding (NOK 45). Freshly baked lefse can be purchased at the lefse bakery, and old-fashioned sweets can be bought at the Grosery Shop.
How do we get to the Autumn Festival?
Norsk Folkemuseum is located at Museumsveien 10 on Bygdøy, just 5 km from central Oslo. Take Bus no. 30, which stops right outside, or take the pleasant Bygdøy Ferry from Rådhusbrygge 3 to Dronningen (a 10-minute walk from the museum). Paid parking is available right outside the main entrance, along with parking for regular bikes and city bikes.
How is the accessibility for wheelchairs and strollers?
The Open-Air Museum has large outdoor areas with wide gravel roads. Some sections can be steep, and access inside some of the historical buildings is limited. The Visitor Center, the indoor exhibitions (with lift/elevator), and the Trøndelag Courtyard (Trøndelagstunet) offer good accessibility and accessible toilets.
Is accessible parking and companion/carer admission available?
Yes, accessible parking is located approximately 50 meters from the main entrance. Companions/carers holding a valid companion pass receive free admission.
What food options are available on site?
You can purchase food at Kafé Arkadia (daily 10:00–17:00), hot dogs and soft-serve ice cream at Piperviken Kafe (Sat–Sun 12:00–16:00), as well as fresh Hardanger lefse and sweets. There are also many lovely outdoor spots throughout the Open-Air Museum where you can enjoy your own packed food. (Barbecuing/grilling is not permitted).
Can we bring a dog?
Yes, dogs on a leash are welcome in the outdoor areas of the Open-Air Museum, but not inside buildings or exhibitions. (Assistance/guide dogs are permitted everywhere).
