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Day trip from Oslo
Kistefos Sculpture Park & The Twist
Art, architecture and industrial heritage
Around 1 hour by car
Why visit
A sculpture park around a historic pulp mill, crowned by The Twist, a gallery building that spans the river as a twisting bridge.
Top things to see
- The Twist gallery
- Outdoor sculpture park
- Historic pulp mill museum
Suggested one-day plan
Morning
Travel from Oslo to Kistefos Sculpture Park & The Twist and start with The Twist gallery.
Midday
Stop for lunch in Kistefos Sculpture Park & The Twist; a local café or waterside restaurant is an easy choice.
Afternoon
Visit Outdoor sculpture park and Historic pulp mill museum, depending on opening times.
Evening
Return to Oslo; check the last train, bus or ferry before setting out.
Getting there from Oslo
Easiest by car; in season, a dedicated bus may run from Oslo — check the official site before travelling.
Recommended time needed
A half to full day.
Good to know
- Kistefos is seasonal (roughly late spring to autumn).
- Book tickets online in advance.