15th June Municipal school of art, Summer-event
2025-06-15 00:00 (Europe/Oslo) | Eidsfoss Hovedgård
Join us for an exciting cultural trail as the Holmestrand Municipal School of Arts invites you to this year’s summer event!
Here, you’ll experience music, singing, theatre, and art.
Free event at Hovedgården 15th of June. 12.15-15.00

Railway History Seminar
2025-06-15 13:00 - 16:00 | Jernverksmuseet, Eidsfossveien 50, Eidsfoss, Vestfold, Norge
15th June –A lecture in railway history.
Kasper Søyland, curator at the Vestfold Museums: “With iron in the load.” Logistics at Eidsfoss ironwork in the 19th century”.
Wanja Karlsen Bergan: “Ironwork- railway ? A new look at the background for the construction of the Tønsberg-Eidsfoss line”.
Finally, the film about the Tønsberg – Eidsfoss railway is shown. The film was made by Kristian Erik Nordby in 2013.
Location: Eidsfoss ironworks museum. Entrance NOK 100
More information on the website of the Vestfold Museums. Jernbanehistorisk seminar – Jernverket Eidsfoss

27.-28. June Eidsfoss Music Festival
2025-06-27 - 2025-06-28
Eidsfossfestivalen, one of Norways oldest music festivals, 27. og 28. June 2025.
Get ready for two unforgettable days of music, culture, and natural beauty.
The Eidsfoss Festival is known for delivering a diverse and exciting lineup – and 2025 will be no exception! You can look forward to performances from:
Friday: Moderna Tider (SE), Return, HagleSaturday: Henning Kvitnes, Dance With a Stranger, and Staut!
We’ve ordered sunshine, and the atmosphere? It’s always amazing at Eidsfoss.Welcome to Eidsfoss Festival 2025 at the Eidsfoss Stage !
Experience two days filled with festival joy, live music, and magical moments by Lake Eikeren.
Find out more on the Eidsfoss Festival Facebook page:EIDSFOSSFESTIVALEN 2025 | Facebook
Tickets available at Fabnite.

3 July Knitting cruise at M/S Eikern
2025-07-03 18:00 - 21:00 | M/S Eikern
Join us for a knitting cruise with the yarn shop Molene and M/S Eikern!
Date 3 July.
Departure from Eidsfoss at 6 PM aboard M/S Eikern.We’ll return to the dock at 9 PM.
Tickets and more information are available on the M/S Eikern website. Strikkecruise – MS Eikern
Also, be sure to check out the website of the yarn shop Garnbutikken Molene AS

26 July Family -event in Eidsfoss
2025-07-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Jernverksmuseet, Eidsfossveien 50, Eidsfoss, Vestfold, Norge
Sunday 26 – Welcome to a Summer Family Day at Eidsfoss Ironworks Museum!
12:00–15:00 – Included in the admission ticket
The theme of the day is flowers and plant life at Eidsfoss.
Flower Walk – Follow our fun trail and learn more about the local plant life in Eidsfoss.Wreath Workshop – Create beautiful wreaths using natural materials to hang as decoration indoors or outdoors. We’re inspired by the Swedish tradition of making gräskronor (grass crowns).Flower Pressing – Learn the technique of flower pressing at the museum and get tips on how to do it at home.Old-Fashioned Games – Try out traditional games in front of the Ironworks Museum.Summer Quiz Trail – Solve this year’s summer quiz and win a packet of seeds!
More information available at the Vestfold Museums website. Familiedag på Eidsfoss Jernverksmuseum – Jernverket Eidsfoss

9th of August - "Hof Toppers" Duathlon and Ultra-run
2025-08-09 | Hele gamle Hof
Duathlon and ultra-run. Starts in Hof between 9:00 and 12:30. Arrival at Eidsfoss football field ca. 9:30.
There are Minitoppers for the little ones at Hofhallen. Hof Toppers

12 August Knitting Cruise at M/S Eikern
2025-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Eidsfoss brygge
Join us for a knitting cruise with the yarn shop Molene and M/S Eikern!
Date 12 August. Departure from Eidsfoss at 6 PM aboard M/S Eikern.We’ll return to the dock at 9 PM.
Tickets and more information are available on the M/S Eikern website Strikkecruise 12.08.2025 – MS Eikern
Also, be sure to check out the website of the yarn shop Garnbutikken Molene AS

14th of August - Tour of the Rakel Seweriin exhibition
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Skolestua, Hauane 5, Eidsfoss, 3095
On August 14th, you have the opportunity to join Vestfold Museums’ curator, Hilde Woxen Stormark, on a tour of the exhibition about Rakel Seweriin!
Rakel Seweriin (née Solberg) grew up at Eidsfoss Railway Station in the traditional environment of Eidsfoss works. She became an active Labour Party politician at an early age and continued this career even when she became a wife and mother. She was Minister of Social Affairs in the Labour Party government 1952-53, and sat in the Storting for four terms and was an important voice for the Labour Party until her death. Hear more about her life on this Special tour of the Exhibition: “Rakel Seweriin. From Eidsfoss Station to the King’s Table”.

Practical information

Location: “Den gamle skolestua” at Hauane, Hauane 5, 3095 Eidsfoss
Time: August 14th at 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Price: Kr.: 50,- only Vipps

See Vestfold Municipal Museums for more information.

23rd of August - Outdoor festival
2025-08-23 11:00 - 16:00 | Hele Eidsfoss
An outdoor meeting with many free activities, including horseback riding, rock climbing, making bird boxes, SUP boards, canoeing. Fishing competition. Organized by Aktiv i Eidsfoss in collaboration with many associations. Free!

6-7 of September - A night in the nature in Sandvik
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-07 | Sandvik
Night in Nature with Music & More
We’ll be sleeping outdoors (for those who wish) to mark the Year of Outdoor Life and Outdoor Life Week.
Where? Sandvik in Eidsfoss. Drive into Markenrudveien in Eidsfoss and follow the signs to Sandvik.
Experience dance and music: “Sax Motion Project”Saxophonist Frøy Aagre and dancer Victor A. O. Pedersen
During Night in Nature this year, you can experience saxophonist Frøy Aagre and dancer Victor A. O. Pedersen with their program “Sax Motion Project.” Frøy Aagre has captivated audiences all over the world. Together with Victor, she explores the fusion of dance and music. The performance will be inspired by the surrounding nature.
7 PM, free of charge
Lots of activities

Make your own waffles over the fire

Barbecue

Want to paddle? We have canoes with equipment available for loan

Kubb and other games and activities available

Breakfast will be served to those who stay overnight!

Registration required if you want foodIf you would like food, please register with Hof Volunteer Center, attn. Mette Måge Olsen.
Phone: +47 99 04 19 94Email: mette.mage.olsen@holmestrand.kommune.no
Weather conditionsIn case of heavy rain, the event will take place without overnight stay.
Don’t have equipment? Remember that BUA has gear you can borrow completely free of charge. BUA Holmestrand.
Organizers: Hof Volunteer Center, Hof Youth Club, Aktiv i Eidsfoss, BUA, and the Department of Culture
Alcohol-free eventOut of consideration for children, we kindly ask that no alcohol is consumed.
Useful linksTips, tricks, and inspiration for sleeping outdoors can be found on the website of “Year of Outdoor Life 2025. Only norwegian ”Bli med på Natt i Naturen 6. september – Friluftslivetsar
“Sax Motion Project Eidsfoss” can also be found as a Facebook event

17th of September – Tour of the Rakel Seweriin exhibition
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Skolestua, Hauane 5, Eidsfoss, 3095
On the 17th of September there will be a special tour of the Exhibition about Rakel Seweriin. 30 years after her death on September 17, 1995.
Rakel Seweriin (born Solberg) grew up at Eidsfoss Railway Station in the traditional environment of Eidsfoss works. She became an active Labour Party politician at an early age and continued this career even when she became a wife and mother. She was Minister of Social Affairs in the Labour Party government 1952-53, and sat in the Storting for four terms and was an important voice for the Labour Party until her death.
Hear more about her life on this Special tour of the Exhibition: “Rakel Seweriin. From Eidsfoss Station to the King’s Table”.

Practical Information

Location: “Den gamle skolestua” at Hauane, Hauane 5, 3095 Eidsfoss
Time: 17th of September from 18.00 – 19.30
Price: Kr.: 50,- only Vipps

See Vestfold Municipal Museums for more information.

28.September Day of the Wood Fire
2025-09-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Eidsfoss Hovedgård
Familyday at Eidsfoss Hovedgaard
Wood burning as an energy and heating source, as well as the coziness of a fire both outdoors and indoors, will be the focus of this day.
There will be a firewood stacking competition and a treasure hunt. In addition, plenty of outdoor games will be available for the whole family to enjoy.
The café will be open, and you can buy food to grill yourself over the fire pit.
For the whole family – September 28 in historical environment at Eidsfoss Manor, 12–3 PM
More information is available on the Vestfold Museums event page.

22. and 23 november Christmas Marked
2025-11-22 00:00 - 2025-11-23 00:00 | Hele Eidsfoss
22. and 23. of november
Finally, the weekend before the first Sunday of Advent, it’s time for maybe the world’s coziest Christmas market in historical surroundings. You can enjoy atmospheric Christmas shopping at various stalls, as well as activities such as a pewter casting workshop and blacksmithing courses, along with entertainment.
Find a unique Christmas gift for the one who has it all!
The Ironworks Museum will also be open this weekend.Eidsfoss Kro, the General Store, the Café at Hovedgården, Fruene på Smia, the yarn shop Molene, and other shops, galleries, and attractions will also be open during the market.
Welcome to the Christmas market in historical surroundings.
More information
Christmas market and the daily program will be shared on the Facebook page Eidsfoss marked (9) Facebook

8 March: Karen Toller – housewife, mother, property owner and industrialist
2026-03-08 14:00 - 15:30 | Eidsfoss Hovedgård
Karen Toller – housewife, mother, property owner and industrialist
Lecture with Vestfoldmuseene
Sunday 8 March, 2-3:30 p.m., Eidsfoss main farm
Ticket: 100 NOK. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the link below.
Tickets, information and contact: vestfoldmuseene.no
Arranged by Vestfoldmuseene

May 23 and 24: Pentecost Market
2026-05-23 11:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 | Eidsfoss
Market Stalls and Activities for the Whole Family

This beloved tradition has been a sure sign that summer is on its way for more than 30 years. The stalls at the old Eidsfos factory are filles with homemade and locally sourced products. The entire historic site offers children´s activities, places to eat, craft shops, museums and galleries.

The marked is open:
Saturday and sunday from 11am – 5pm
Stay updated on Facebook: Pentecost Market in Eidsfoss 2026
Would you like to be an exhibitor? Contact us at post@eidsfossmarked.no

Welcome to a beautiful day at historic Eidsfoss!
