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Tromsø Library and City Archives.
Photo: Mark Ledingham / Tromsø Library and City Archives
Photo: Mark Ledingham / Tromsø Library and City Archives
The Norwegian booktown Fjærland.
Photo: Marcus Tacker / CC BY-ND 2.0
Photo: Marcus Tacker / CC BY-ND 2.0
Literature
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Get to know Henrik Ibsen
As one of the founders of modernism in theatre, Henrik Ibsen is often referred to as “the father of realism” and the second most influential playwright of all times – after Shakespeare, that is.
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6 libraries you need to visit
In Norwegian libraries, you can borrow anything from electric bikes to guitars and hammocks. And did you know that our libraries are considered some of the most beautiful in the world? Check out the brand-new Deichman Bjørvika in Oslo and five other stunning libraries.
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Visit a Norwegian book town
Books on the pier, bookshelves at bus stops, plenty of second-hand bookshops, and exciting literature events and festivals! Book lovers should head to Fjærland and Tvedestrand this summer.
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Crime time at Easter
Every year the Norwegian love for “Easter crime” makes headlines and tops the lists of strange ways to celebrate the holiday around the world.
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Peer Gynt Festival
In the Gudbrandsdalen valley, one hour north of Lillehammer, Henrik Ibsen’s drama “Peer Gynt” is celebrated in one of Norway’s leading cultural festivals.
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The Future Library
Famous authors like Margaret Atwood, David Mitchell, and Sjón are all contributing to a forest of books on the outskirts of Oslo.
The Petter Dass-museum at Alstahaug is The County of Nordland´s millennium site. The museum is dedicated to…
Go to: Petter Dass museum
Petter Dass museum
SANDNESSJØENThe Petter Dass-museum at Alstahaug is The County of Nordland´s millennium site. The museum is dedicated to…
The book shops of Tvedestrand offer a treasure of second-hand books for the collector or the enthusiast in a…
Go to: The book town Tvedestrand
The book town Tvedestrand
TvedestrandThe book shops of Tvedestrand offer a treasure of second-hand books for the collector or the enthusiast in a…
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Norway's first and Europe's largest house of its kind is dedicated to literature in the widest sense of the…
Go to: House of Literature (Litteraturhuset)
House of Literature (Litteraturhuset)
OsloNorway's first and Europe's largest house of its kind is dedicated to literature in the widest sense of the…
23 reviews
Welcome to the home of Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset (1882–1949), one of Norway's great female writers.…
Go to: Bjerkebæk - Sigrid Undset's home
Bjerkebæk - Sigrid Undset's home
LillehammerWelcome to the home of Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset (1882–1949), one of Norway's great female writers.…
The art project SitatIBSEN consists of 69 Henrik Ibsen quotes in stainless steel that have been placed on the…
Go to: Ibsen Sitat
Ibsen Sitat
The art project SitatIBSEN consists of 69 Henrik Ibsen quotes in stainless steel that have been placed on the…
206 reviews
Quite possibly Norways most beautiful bookstore! The Norwegian Booktown is situated in Mundal, the centre of…
Go to: Bokbyen - The Norwegian Booktown
Bokbyen - The Norwegian Booktown
SogndalQuite possibly Norways most beautiful bookstore! The Norwegian Booktown is situated in Mundal, the centre of…
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Unfortunately, the Ibsen Museum is closed indefinitely due to the corona pandemic.
Go to: The Ibsen-museum in Grimstad
The Ibsen-museum in Grimstad
GrimstadUnfortunately, the Ibsen Museum is closed indefinitely due to the corona pandemic.
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The Nobel laureate Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson lived here with his family from 1875. The home is one of the best…
Go to: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's home Aulestad
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's home Aulestad
GausdalThe Nobel laureate Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson lived here with his family from 1875. The home is one of the best…
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Litteraturhuset Fredrikstad (the House of Literature) is dedicated to literature and culture. Along with many…
Go to: The House of Literature Fredrikstad
The House of Literature Fredrikstad
FredrikstadLitteraturhuset Fredrikstad (the House of Literature) is dedicated to literature and culture. Along with many…
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Art and culture
Norway’s art and culture range from Viking culture and wooden stave churches via the paintings of Edvard Munch and writings of Henrik Ibsen to modern design and cutting-edge architecture.
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10 safe bets for culture lovers
Iconic architecture and Michelin restaurants, historic hotels, exciting street art, sculpture parks, and lush gardens. Check out our top tips for everyone who wants rich cultural experiences and fine dining on their holiday in Norway.
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The world-famous painter Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch earned his place in history with artwork influenced by his restless soul and the Norwegian nature. Meet the creator of the iconic masterpiece The Scream.
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Go on a city break
Cutting edge architecture and old wooden houses, fascinating street art and modern museums, Nordic cuisine and pavement cafes – on a weekend trip to a Norwegian city, you’ll get big experiences with a small town vibe.
