Kistefos Industry, Park & Art

After an hour and half drive from Oslo along a picturesque road you are welcome to one of the most interesting directions of contemporary art in Europe. Kistefos is an impressive sculpture park with 51 sculptures in scenic surroundings. Each of you will find something to your liking, enjoy the beautiful nature and interesting art exhibits.  Upon arrival you will learn about the history of Kistefos that started in the end of 19th century with the foundation of A/S Kistefos Træsliberi by Consul Anders Sveaas (1840-1917) who was a typical entrepreneur and a visionary with a strong business sense. He acquired the rights to the waterfall, and the land to build the factory buildings on in 1889. Kistefos conveys industrial history that is unique in Norwegian and Scandinavian contexts, and stands today as a unique monument of the first period of an industrialized, modern Norway. You will be begin with a visit to the Old paper-mill industry building to see the interesting contemporary art insid