Geilo and Hol offer a diverse selection of art with exhibitions throughout the year. Check the event calendar to make sure you don’t miss the highlights of the art scene!
Art - a wide range of art in the mountains
Hol Gamle Kirke and Tinghuset in Hol host annual summer exhibitions of applied arts in collaboration with Hol Bygdemuseum. You can also find summer exhibitions at Geilojordet and Dagali Bygdemuseum, featuring a wide range of themes such as antiques, sports equipment, textile art, decorations, and paintings.
Among our hotels and accommodations in the municipality, you’ll find several beautiful art treasures:
Vestlia Resort
At Vestlia Resort, you can experience The Gundersen Collection, an impressive assemblage of art and Norwegian rural antiques. This includes an extensive collection of beer tankards and paintings, as well as Norway’s most significant private collection of Munch prints and over 50 works by Peder Balke.
Dr.Holms Hotel
Dr. Holms Hotel offers a historical atmosphere with artworks and classic furniture adorning the walls. The hotel features an impressive art collection that enhances the unique experience of the place’s rich history.
Outdoors
In the mountains, you can also discover outdoor art treasures. Visit Huldreskogen, an open-air gallery featuring large art photographs by Margrete Birkeland. Located near the train station, Geilo Kulturkyrkje, and Geilojordet, this gallery offers a wonderful hike with an inspiring artistic break, as well as a campfire spot and tales from folklore.
Fekjo Cultural Heritage Park presents cultural relics from both prehistoric and historical times, including Viking Age burial mounds and sound and light installations. Fekjo is a short walk from the parking lot at Geilo Badestrand and is definitely worth a visit.
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Local Artists
Hol Municipality is home to a number of talented local artists who draw inspiration from the beautiful surroundings.
Gunnveig Nerol runs Nerol Glass and Ceramics, and her work can be admired at Geilo Library. Here, you’ll find painted columns, wall murals, and carved wooden forms in the “fairy tale room.”
Terje Bjørnsen has been based in Geilo since 2005 and has held several local exhibitions. He is renowned for his stunning photographs of Hallingskarvet, his favorite subject. Terje also undertakes photography assignments, including wedding photos, advertising, and portraits, often featuring Hallingskarvet in the background.
In Hol Municipality, you’ll also find several photographers who take on assignments and sell their work. Morten Knudsen creates decorative images and has a sales exhibition in Building A at Amfi shopping center.
Geilo Kulturkyrkje
A church, a concert venue, an art gallery, and a parish office. The church features an art gallery that hosts exhibitions from various artists throughout the year. You’ll find a diverse selection of paintings, photographs, ceramics, and jewelry from both local and well-known artists. The gallery is free and open to everyone, with new exhibitions typically lasting about two months. The church square is open daily, where you can enjoy a warm cup of coffee and fresh waffles before or after exploring the art. Read more
