Videos
This video collection preserves moments from the history and activities of Landingslag, including organized tours to the Land district in Innlandet county, Norway, special events, and collaborative projects. These recordings document people, places, traditions, and personal connections that are meaningful to our shared heritage.
Several of the videos were filmed during Landingslag tours and visits to ancestral communities in Norway, while others capture significant occasions and projects connected with Lands Museum and the broader Landingslag community in North America. Together, they provide a visual complement to our publications, photographs, and archival materials.
Each video is presented on its own page with additional background information and context.
Tours to Land, Norway
Landingslag has organized a number of heritage tours to the Land district in Innlandet county, Norway, providing members and descendants with opportunities to visit ancestral communities, historic sites, churches, museums, and family homesteads. These journeys have strengthened personal connections across generations and deepened understanding of the shared history between Land and North America.
The videos below document the tours of 2000, 2005, 2010, and 2015; the linked years direct you to associated newsletters available to Landingslag members. Landingslag-sponsored tours were also held in 1989, 2022, and 2025, although no video recordings from those visits are known to exist.
Landingslag Tour to Land, Norway (2000)
A video record of the 2000 Landingslag Tour to the Land district in Norway, featuring visits to historic sites, landscapes, and local communities.
Landingslag Tour to Land, Norway (2005)
The 2005 Landingslag Tour captures two weeks in late-spring Norway, from heritage banquets, farm visits, and historic churches in the Dokka area to the spectacular Peer Gynt Tour through iconic landscapes including Sognefjord, Bergen, the Jostedal Glacier, and Hardangerfjord.
Landingslag Centennial Tour to Norway (2010)
This video documents highlights from the 2010 Landingslag Centennial Tour to Norway, marking 100 years of shared history and connections between Norway and North America.
Landingslag 2015 Tour to Land
Join the Landingslag on its 2015 Tour to the Land district in Norway, featuring family reunions, cultural celebrations, and visits to historic churches, farms, and museums.
Special Events
In addition to tours and organized visits, Landingslag activities have included meaningful gatherings and personal celebrations connected to the history and culture of the Land district. These events reflect the living relationships between people, places, and traditions that continue to unite the Landingslag community.
Wedding at Lands Museum (2010)
This video captures a beautiful wedding celebration held at Lands Museum on June 20, 2010. Set within a historic cultural environment, the recording follows the formal wedding ceremony and the joyful celebration that follows.
Projects & Visits
Landingslag has also participated in collaborative projects, research efforts, and visits that extend beyond organized tours. These activities often involve partnerships with individuals, museums, archives, and cultural institutions in both Norway and North America, helping preserve historical knowledge and strengthen connections across the Atlantic.
Landingslag Letter Project Visit (2017)
This short documentary follows Alastair and Astri Brown during their 2017 visit to the Upper Midwest as part of the Landingslag Letter Project. The journey spans Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa, highlighting places deeply connected to Norwegian-American history.
A Tribute to Arvid Sandaker (1935–2011)
This short tribute honors the life and legacy of Arvid Sandaker (1935–2011), a valued friend of Landingslag and a dedicated historian of Norwegian emigration.