Aulestad
Aulestad is one of the most authentic artists' homes in Norway. This was the place where Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, lived with his family from 1875 until his death in 1910. The home was converted into a museum as early as 1935, and today provides a unique insight into his life and work.
Welcome to beautiful Aulestad. For over a quarter of a century, Karoline and Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson found happiness and joy in building up their home and turning it into a gathering place. Today, it is one of Norway's best-preserved poets' homes, and open every day in the summer.
Aulestad is one of Norway's best-preserved artists' homes. Nobel Prize winner Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (1832–1910) lived here from 1875 until his death. Nobel Prize winner Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson lived here with his family from 1875 until his death in 1910. In 1935, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's home opened as a museum.
Here he found inspiration for his great poetry and his wide-ranging commitment. The daily tours of the home offer meetings with Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson – the poet, politician and family man. The author Bjørnson became best known for our national anthem "Yes, we love" and the farmer's stories Synnøve Solbakken and A Happy Boy. Home tours. Exhibitions. Museum shop. Drengestua café. Park and garden. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's home Aulestad is a gem for both those interested in literature, gardening enthusiasts and everyone in the local area. Open with guided tours and varied program during the summer season.
Guided tours every hour, exhibitions and dining in Drengestua café
Bjørnson became the major cultural figure of his time in literary, cultural and political life. No case was too small and none too big. The letter writer, the author of the article, the poet, the politician and the public speaker in a pose with his pen in front of the desk in his study. Here he needed space to go back and forth while formulating his thoughts before they were attached to the paper with the pen. With his nearly 30,000 letters and 60,000 articles, lectures and speeches in addition to his poetic activity, he is the most prolific author in Norway ever. He took a clear stand for the small in society and for the small nations' right to freedom and independence. Friends bought Aulestad while the couple were in Rome in 1874. Bjørnson wanted to become a farmer and have a firm foundation in Norwegian soil – "a bass string to the original".
Aulestad is one of Norway's best-preserved artists' homes. Nobel Prize winner Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (1832–1910) lived here from 1875 until his death. Nobel Prize winner Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson lived here with his family from 1875 until his death in 1910. In 1935, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's home opened as a museum.
Here he found inspiration for his great poetry and his wide-ranging commitment. The daily tours of the home offer meetings with Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson – the poet, politician and family man. The author Bjørnson became best known for our national anthem "Yes, we love" and the farmer's stories Synnøve Solbakken and A Happy Boy. Home tours. Exhibitions. Museum shop. Drengestua café. Park and garden. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's home Aulestad is a gem for both those interested in literature, gardening enthusiasts and everyone in the local area. Open with guided tours and varied program during the summer season.
Guided tours every hour, exhibitions and dining in Drengestua café
Bjørnson became the major cultural figure of his time in literary, cultural and political life. No case was too small and none too big. The letter writer, the author of the article, the poet, the politician and the public speaker in a pose with his pen in front of the desk in his study. Here he needed space to go back and forth while formulating his thoughts before they were attached to the paper with the pen. With his nearly 30,000 letters and 60,000 articles, lectures and speeches in addition to his poetic activity, he is the most prolific author in Norway ever. He took a clear stand for the small in society and for the small nations' right to freedom and independence. Friends bought Aulestad while the couple were in Rome in 1874. Bjørnson wanted to become a farmer and have a firm foundation in Norwegian soil – "a bass string to the original".
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Contact information
- +47 61 28 89 00
- [email protected]
- Aulestadvegen 6 - 2656 - Follebu
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18th May - 31st August at. 10:00 - 17:00 every day.
September:
Open Saturdays and Sundays
11.00 - 16.00.