RysstadSylv

Setesdal Valley is the cradle of folk heritage in Southern Norway. Back in the mid-19th century, this is where the first silversmiths appeared — and some of them are still creating today, weaving modern touches into age-old techniques rooted in Viking times.

Whatever brings you to Setesdal — whether it’s hiking along scenic mountain trails, via ferrata adventures, rafting on the Otra river, skiing, fishing, or splashing around in the one-of-a-kind Hovden Badeland water park (yes, right above the ski slopes!) — don’t miss the chance to visit two remarkable jewellery workshops in the neighbouring villages of Valle and Rysstad.

RysstadSylv, located in the village of Rysstad, offers both traditional brooches and belt buckles in gilded silver and modern designs inspired by ancient patterns.

“A well-made brooch is a piece of jewellery that’s passed down from generation to generation — a treasured heirloom,” they say at RysstadSylv.

Today, this historic workshop is part of the local Sølvgarden hotel — and that’s exactly where you’ll find it!