Hadeland Experience Center

A day at Hadeland Glassverk is more than just a visit. Here, history, living craftsmanship and experiences for the whole family come together. Just one hour from Oslo, you can experience glassblowing, Norwegian design, art exhibitions, museums, shops and family activities in beautiful historic surroundings.

Welcome to Art Splash!

Art Splash is a brand-new creative workshop where both children and adults can let their imagination run free. Here, you can paint ceramics, make jewellery, decorate candles, paint on canvas, and try a variety of other creative activities in inspiring surroundings.

It will be a place for creativity, quality time, and memorable experiences for the whole family.

Shops and restaurants

Unique shops and cosy cafés await the whole family at Hadeland Glassverk.
10 shops and 6 cafés & restaurants

Enjoy delicious breaks in historic surroundings.

We thought it was all about glass here, but there’s so much more!

Just over an hour’s drive from home, friends Stine and Benedikte found the perfect destination for a full day of unique craftsmanship, fashion, local food, and plenty of surprises.

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Interiorhouse

A paradise for fashion lovers! With a bunch of clothing, candles and home scents, jewellery and more!

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Treasure hunting at the Factory Outlet

Discover unique lamps with small beauty imperfections at 35% off.

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Autumn at Hadeland

Bring the whole family
Playground, open workshops and the children’s farmyard for the whole family

Experiences and activities for children

Dip lights in colored wax!

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Experience Art Splash

Art Splash

Blow your own glass

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Glassblowing demonstration

Experience how glass is formed and works of art are created through authentic craftsmanship passed down through generations.
Watch glowing glass being shaped

Experience authentic craftsmanship

Glassblowing demonstration

Skilled glassblowers transform molten glass into vases, art glass and decorative objects right before your eyes. Free for everyone

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Blow your own glass

Create your own piece of glass art together with our professional glassblowers – a unique experience for both children and adults.

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Art and Museum

Discover the history of Norway’s oldest craft company
Norwegian cultural heritage in glass

A living museum since 1762

Historical exhibition

Discover the story behind Hadeland Glassverk – from apothecary glass to Norwegian design classics.

Learn about the history

Discover the stories that have made Hadeland Glassverk an important part of Norwegian cultural heritage.

Groups and bookings

At Hadeland Glassverk, creativity, craftsmanship and memorable experiences come together in historic surroundings.
Create memories together – colleagues, friends or family

Tailor your own experience day

Historical guided tour

Learn about the production, history and design legacy of Hadeland Glassverk.

Guided tour of the Glass Studio

Experience the heart of Hadeland Glassverk and discover authentic craftsmanship up close.

Interactive workshop

Design and blow your own piece of art glass together with our experienced glassblowers.

Praktisk informasjon for planleggingen

Skal du besøke oss med en gruppe, planlegger konferanse, eller vil gjøre turen ekstra komfortabel? Her finner du svar på de vanligste spørsmålene og nyttige lenker.

Hvordan booker jeg kurs, konferanse eller gruppetur?

Vi skreddersyr opplevelser for bedrifter, vennegjenger og foreninger.

Finnes det overnatting i nærheten?

Bo godt rett ved glassverket! Vår anbefalte overnatting er Thorbjørnrud Hotell, bare et steinkast unna.

Hvordan kommer jeg meg til Hadeland Glassverk?

Fra mai og ut sommeren kan du ta Vy-bussen direkte fra Oslo til Hadeland Glassverk. Det er en enkel og komfortabel reise – perfekt for både dagsturister og grupper.