Torpo Stave Church
Torpo stave church is the only stave church in Hallingdal and was probably built around the middle of the 12th century. It is one of Norway's oldest and best-preserved buildings from the Middle Ages.
Inside the church you will find a large, decorated canopy from the 13th century, one of the oldest painted decorations we have in the country. It depicts, among other things, Mary and John in mourning and a number of symbols from Christian tradition. A mysterious human figure is carved into the floor which, according to tradition, marks the grave of an old bishop.
Torpo stave church is a rich historical and artistic monument, providing a rare insight into the faith and craftsmanship of medieval Norway.
Practical info
Opening hours 2025
01 June - 31 August
10:00 -18:00 Mon - Sun
Prices
Adult: kr. 130,-
Children (0-18 years): Free of charge
Groups (min. 10 pers.): DKK 110,-
Guiding
+47 90 93 81 98
torpo@stavechurch.com
Address
Torpovegen 517, 3579 Torpo
Stave Church Museum
Want to learn more about Norway's unique stave churches? Then you should visit Ål Stave Church Museum in Prestegardslåven by the church park. Here you'll see beautifully decorated planks from the former Ål stave church, a magnificent replica of the Ål portal, and detailed exhibitions that tell the story of the church's significance and artistic treasures.
Practical info
Opening hours 2025
10 July - 25 July
14:30 - 18:30 Thu - Fri
Address
The rectory barn
Sundrevegen 50, 3570 Ål
Ål Town Museum
Ål Bygdamuseum is beautifully situated in Øvre-Ål, just outside the town centre. Here you will find buildings and artefacts from different parts of Ål municipality, divided into four main areas: Leksvolgarden, the upper yard, the farmstead and the homestead.
The museum was established in 1924 by Ål Museumslag, and today has 31 buildings that together provide a vivid picture of the village's history. Here you can experience old farm buildings, stables and homesteads as they once were.
Practical info
Opening hours 2025
01 July - 15 August
11:00 - 16:00 Mon - Tue, Thu - Fri
11:00 - 15:00 Sun
Prices
Adult: kr. 90-
Children : kr. 60,-
Arrangements
13 July - Concert & lecture on harmonica w/Sigbjørn Stølen
17 July - Mowing day
20 July - Activity day, fun and games for the kids
27 July - Activity day, fun and games for the kids
03 Aug - Lecture on emigration from Hallingdal m/Olav Sataaslåtten
10.aug - Activity day, fun and games for the kids
Address
Øvre-Ålsvegen 43, 3570 Ål
Ål Culture Centre
Right in the centre is the heart of cultural life in Ål, Kulturhuset. Here you can go to a concert, watch a film at the cinema, visit the library or experience varied art exhibitions in the Syningen gallery. A vibrant meeting place for young and old alike, and a natural stop for those who want to experience cultural life in Ål.
Practical info
Opening hours 2025
11:00 - 16:00 Mon - Tue
11:00 - 20:00 Wed - Fri
15:30 - 20:00 Sat
16:30 - 20:00 Sun
Summer holiday (1 July - 24 August)
11:00 - 15:30 Mon, Tue, Thurs
11:00 - 19:30 Wed, Fri
16:00 - 19:30 Sat, Sun
Address
Myren 40, 3570 Ål
The Nesch Museum
Would you like to see exciting art by the world-renowned German-Norwegian artist Rolf Nesch (1893-1975)? Then you should visit the Nesch Museum in Ål Kulturhus! Here you'll find the world's largest permanent public exhibition of Nesch's art.
The museum opened in 1993 and houses drawings, paintings, graphics, sculptures and material images. Here you get a unique insight into the life and work of an artist who lived and worked in Ål for over 20 years.
Practical info
Opening hours 2025
11:00 - 16:00 Mon - Tue
11:00 - 20:00 Wed - Fri
15:30 - 20:00 Sat
16:30 - 20:00 Sun
Summer holiday (1 July - 24 August)
11:00 - 15:30 Mon, Tue, Thurs
11:00 - 19:30 Wed, Fri
16:00 - 19:30 Sat, Sun
Prices
Adult: kr. 70,-
Children (0-16 years): Free of charge
Groups (min. 10 pers.): DKK 50,-
Address
Myren 40, 3570 Ål
Halling pink
In Ål Culture Centre you'll find a world-class rose painting exhibition! Here you can explore the development of the Hallingdal rose from the late 18th century to the present day. The exhibition features works by some of Hallingdal's leading rose painters, including Herbrand Sata, Nils Bæra and Embrik Bæra, all with roots in Ål.
Practical info
Opening hours 2025
11:00 - 16:00 Mon - Tue
11:00 - 20:00 Wed - Fri
15:30 - 20:00 Sat
16:30 - 20:00 Sun
Summer holiday (1 July - 24 August)
11:00 - 15:30 Mon, Tue, Thurs
11:00 - 19:30 Wed, Fri
16:00 - 19:30 Sat, Sun
The exhibition is free of charge
Address
Myren 40, 3570 Ål
Gallery Sewing
Gallery Syningen is centrally located in Ål cultural centre and shows around ten exhibitions a year - four of them organised by Ål Kunstforening. Here you can experience both established and emerging artists in the fields of graphics, painting, jewellery, photography, sculpture and textile art.
Practical info
Opening hours 2025
08:00 - 16:00 Mon - Fri
15:30 - 20:00 Sat
16:30 - 20:00 Sun
Summer holiday (1 July - 24 August)
11:00 - 15:30 Mon, Tue, Thurs
11:00 - 19:30 Wed, Fri
16:00 - 19:30 Sat, Sun
The exhibition is free of charge
Address
Myren 40, 3570 Ål
Ål church
Ål church was built in 1880 and is a fine example of neo-Gothic wooden church architecture. The church stands just a stone's throw from the site where the old stave church stood until it was demolished the same year. Some of the materials from the stave church were reused, and the old furnishings live on in the new church.
Inside, you'll find beautiful stained glass windows and decorations, and in the chancel, decorated wall planks from the stave church have been installed, as well as a copy of the original wooden ceiling. Here you can also see the altarpiece from 1705, the pulpit and church art dating back to the 18th century.
Ål church is still in use for church services and concerts, giving you a lively encounter with faith, tradition and local history.
Practical info
Opening hours 2025
08:30 - 14:00 Tue - Fri
Summer holidays (1 July - 31 July)
10:00 - 14:00 Tue - Fri
Address
Sundrevegen 66, 3570 Ål
The Opera Barn
Operalåven is a cultural venue in Ål that offers concert experiences in a spectacular barn with a panoramic view of Votndalen. a 100-year-old barn was transformed into a modern concert hall in 2024.
Operalåven is the only venue in Buskerud that regularly offers opera concerts. Highlights include regular series such as New Year's Concert, Easter Sound and Summer Opera, as well as collaborations with Fryd Scene and others.
Tanks Arena
What used to be a dairy is now a social and creative meeting place in Ål! Everything from concerts and art exhibitions to lectures and workshops are organised here, often with a green and socially engaged perspective.
On the second Friday of the month, Tanken invites you to Friday dinners.