Jevnaker: Glassblowing, Art and Water Experiences

Jevnaker brings together artisanal glass production, art and water experiences in an unusual travel setting. Hadeland Glassverk is Norway’s oldest continuously operating industrial company; since 1762, glassblowers in Jevnaker have shaped glowing glass into unique products. The Twist makes a very different impression: both gallery, bridge and sculpture, the structure twists across a 60-metre span over the Randselva. This gives the area a distinctive profile for choosing a holiday destination, combining traditional craftsmanship with striking art.

Experience glass production

At Hadeland Glassverk’s Glasshytta, visitors can watch glassblowers transform hot molten glass into vases, art glass and decorative objects from Monday to Friday. You can also try blowing your own glass alongside professional glassblowers. This offers two different experiences to choose from: watch the process closely or work alongside the glassblowers yourself. Galleries and exhibitions are also part of the Hadeland Glassverk visitor experience, complementing the insight into glass production with further art offerings.

Art and industrial history

The Twist combines several functions in one structure: it is a gallery, bridge and sculpture, twisting across a 60-metre span over the Randselva. Alongside the art in the galleries, visitors can see a structure whose distinctive form is itself a notable feature. If you are interested in art and architecture, you can make The Twist a focus of your trip.

Kistefos offers industrial history as part of the visitor experience and has a sculpture park. Guided tours in Norwegian and English introduce visitors to the history, sculpture park and art. You can combine your visit with a guided tour if you would like these subjects explained. Unlike the glassblowing at Hadeland Glassverk, the described offerings at Kistefos focus on industrial history, the sculpture park and art. These different cultural highlights give you a basis for weighing your interests when choosing a destination.

Water experiences for different interests

Randsfjord Badepark is an inflatable water park covering more than 3,500 square metres. It includes a mini park for children aged 4 to 8 and a large park for children aged 7 and over. The age ranges distinguish between the two areas and help you assess the offering based on your children’s ages. The stated age ranges overlap for children aged 7 and 8.

Flyt FjordSauna offers a different kind of water experience: the floating, wood-fired sauna is located on Bergertjernet, near the marina in Jevnaker, and can accommodate up to ten people. You can weigh up the options for your trip: an inflatable water park with two age-based areas or a sauna stay on the water. These distinct offerings make water a possible focus of your trip in its own right.

Choose Jevnaker as a destination

When looking for a holiday apartment in Jevnaker, you can use these interests as a starting point for choosing your holiday. Travellers planning mainly cultural outings will prioritise different offerings from those who want to focus on the water park or sauna. The decision can therefore start with the kind of trip you have in mind, without requiring any particular accommodation features.

More destinations

For further travel planning, you can also explore Lesja and Horn.

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