Visit open-air museum at Iron Age Farm

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When to visit

We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.

Month

Crowd Level

Weather

Availability

Our recommendation

April

LOW

4-11°C

April brings milder temperatures, ranging from 3.8°C to 10.6°C. It is the driest month, with 68mm of precipitation over 14.7 days, and daylight hours increase significantly.

Closed

The Iron Age Farm is seasonally closed during the winter months and will reopen on 2 May 2025. It is open for booked groups and school classes year-round.

Not recommended

April offers improved weather conditions, but the Iron Age Farm remains closed to the general public until May.

May

LOW

8-11°C

May in Stavanger experiences mild temperatures with average highs around 10.5°C and lows near 7.8°C. Rainfall is moderate, occurring over approximately 14.8 days, totaling about 52mm.

Open

Open daily from May 2 to August 31, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Weekdays from May 2 – June 20: The longhouses are open with a museum host.

Recommended

May offers a pleasant climate with fewer crowds, making it an ideal time to visit the Iron Age Farm. Visitors can enjoy the reconstructed farmstead and learn about life during the Migration Period.

June

MEDIUM

11-17°C

June brings warmer temperatures with average highs around 17°C and lows near 11°C. Rainfall is moderate, occurring over approximately 14 days.

Open

Open daily from May 2 to August 31, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. High Season starts on June 22 with guided tours and activities.

Recommended

June offers warmer weather and the start of high season activities at the Iron Age Farm, including guided tours and interactive experiences.

July

HIGH

12-17°C

July is characterized by mild temperatures with average highs around 17°C and lows near 12°C. Rainfall is higher, occurring over approximately 20 days.

Open

Open daily from May 2 to August 31, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. High Season activities and guided tours are available.

Recommended

July offers a full range of activities at the Iron Age Farm, including guided tours and workshops. However, expect larger crowds and potentially higher prices.

How to get there

Bus

Recommended

Several bus lines service the area surrounding the Iron Age Farm. Bus line X60 offers a direct route, with a stop conveniently named Jernaldergården, located just a 4-minute walk from the museum's entrance. Other viable bus routes include numbers 4, 6, and 7. From the city center, buses can be boarded at stops such as Kongsgata (for line 4) and stop H (for lines X60, 6, and 7).

Car

Recommended

The Iron Age Farm is easily reachable by car. The primary route from the Stavanger city center would involve navigating towards the Ullandhaug area. There is limited parking available directly at the visitor center. However, additional paid parking can be found at the nearby University of Stavanger in the designated guest parking area "gjesteparkering 5," which is a short walk from the museum.

Taxi

Recommended

A taxi provides the quickest means of reaching the Iron Age Farm from the city center, with an approximate travel time of 5 minutes. Taxis can drop passengers off near the main entrance of the visitor center.

Train

The nearest train station is Paradis Stasjon. The L5 train line serves this station. From Paradis Stasjon, it is approximately a 15-minute walk to the Iron Age Farm.