Discover Rennebu: Culture and Pilgrim Route in Voll

Cultural heritage sites in Voll, in the Rennebu destination, include Rennebu Bygdetun, Rennebu Church and Kjerkbrua. Gammelbua on the Gudbrandsdalsleden also offers guidance to pilgrims and other visitors. In Voll, farming history, church architecture, bridge construction and the pilgrim route come together in different ways.

Cultural history in Voll

Rennebu Bygdetun opened as a museum on 4 July 1965 and is located at the Haugen farm in Voll. Thousands of artefacts illustrate life on a typical farm in Rennebu in the 19th and 20th centuries. The focus is therefore on everyday and farm life: the collection offers a glimpse into a way of life spanning two centuries.

Gammelbua also tells the story of how the place was used in the past. The shop operated for almost 100 years, until a new shop opened nearby in 1971. This historic function as a shop differs from Gammelbua’s current role as an information point on the pilgrim route; it also makes the building another way to explore Voll’s history.

Church and bridge as distinct landmarks

Rennebu Church is one of five surviving Norwegian churches with a Y-shaped floor plan. The new church was completed in 1669. Its distinctive layout makes it a striking example of Norwegian church architecture. A guided tour can be arranged on request, so visits are not described as unrestricted tours.

Kjerkbrua in Voll offers a different perspective: it is a cultural heritage site, a monumental tribute to the bridge builders and an example of a restored suspension bridge. Its high local and regional value connects its design with the memory of those who built bridges. Those interested in built heritage will find a subject of its own here, alongside church architecture.

Gammelbua on the Gudbrandsdalsleden

Gammelbua is in the centre of Voll on the Gudbrandsdalsleden, 250 metres before Rennebu Church. The information desk is for pilgrims and other visitors. It provides information about accommodation, churches, grocery stores, restaurants and rest stops, as well as further information about the final 101 kilometres of the Gudbrandsdalsleden towards Nidaros Cathedral.

This makes Gammelbua a useful point of reference if you are including the pilgrim route in your travel plans. The information covers both practical points of interest and the route ahead. Details about individual shops and other services may change, so check specific information in advance.

The wider Rennebu area: nature and getting around

The wider Rennebu destination offers more than Voll. Forollhogna National Park also extends into part of Rennebu municipality and is an important habitat for wild reindeer. At Minnillstien in Nerskogen, information boards explain trapping pits and charcoal kilns. The route follows a river with rapids and waterfalls, combining nature experiences with insights into how the landscape was used in the past.

Fishing may also be part of your travel plans: the Rennebukortet fishing permit is valid across large parts of the municipality, covering more than 160 fishing waters and kilometres of fish-bearing waterways. Check the current map and applicable fishing seasons in advance. For getting around Rennebu, the Dovre Line and the E6 also run roughly along the same route; the railway station is in Berkåk. National Road 700 runs from Berkåk through the main valley to Orkanger.

Choose a hotel based on your travel plans

The places and activities mentioned offer different experiences and do not form a single sightseeing itinerary. Once your plans are set, compare the specific hotel address in each listing with the places you want to visit.

For the wider travel overview: Rennebu.