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Drinking vessels at Vestlia Resort Norway’s largest private collection of drinking vessels are now permanently exhibited at Vestlia Resort! Photo: Line Sandvik/Hallingdølen Photo: Line Sandvik/Hallingdølen GEILOJORDET. PHOTO: EMILIE HOLBA Geilojordet Idyllic yard in Geilo center with old buildings from the 1700-1800’s. Art exhibits in the barn. Outdoor café with, among other things, sale of sour cream porridge during the summer. Geilojordet is an idyllic yard with ancient buildings from the 1700-1800’s. This is a gem in Geilo center for recreation, expe- riences and activities. During the summer, there is an outdoor café that serves sour cream porridge and other tradtitional local food. In the barn, there are exhibits, and all the buildings are open for visitors. For the children, there is a nice play area; and they can visit goat kids and chickens. This is a large and unique collection that has been built up over 30 years, and which contains an incredible diversity of different types of wooden drinking vessels. The artefacts are from different parts of Norway and made June - August Open June 15th (opening event)— August 20th (summer closing), 11:00-16:00. in the period between 1600 and ca. 1850. This is a national treasure and should be seen by anyone who is interested in Norwegian cultural heritage. WELCOME For other times, groups can contact Geilojordet’s Friends at Tel:. +47 97 08 19 57. Bakkestølvegen 81 | N-3580 Geilo | 0047 32 08 72 00 | vestlia.no 54 | www.geilo.no