On the island of Ytterøy in the Trondheimsfjorden, a preserved square farmyard from around 1900 shows what a typical Trønder farm looked like before mechanisation changed everything. The buildings are arranged in the traditional four-sided layout, with the farmhouse, barn, storehouse, and outbuildings enclosing a central yard.
Ytterøy itself is about 13.5 kilometres long and 4.3 kilometres wide, and is recognised as one of the most valuable cultural heritage landscapes in Trøndelag. The island has been farmed for millennia, and the open, rolling terrain has changed remarkably little.
The museum is open in July, Thursday through Sunday from noon to four. At other times visits can be arranged in advance. The island is reached by ferry from Levanger town centre, a crossing of about 30 minutes. The museum is 8 kilometres from the ferry port.
Ytterøy itself is about 13.5 kilometres long and 4.3 kilometres wide, and is recognised as one of the most valuable cultural heritage landscapes in Trøndelag. The island has been farmed for millennia, and the open, rolling terrain has changed remarkably little.
The museum is open in July, Thursday through Sunday from noon to four. At other times visits can be arranged in advance. The island is reached by ferry from Levanger town centre, a crossing of about 30 minutes. The museum is 8 kilometres from the ferry port.
