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All schoolchildren in Bergen and the surrounding area have probably been to Troldhaugen at least once - a very popular place for school excursions... :o)
The Edvard Grieg Museum consists of Grieg's villa and composer's hut, his tomb, a concert hall and an exhibition building.
Norway's most famous composer, Edvard Grieg, (1843 - 1907) lived in quiet surroundings at Troldhaugen together with his wife Nina for the last 22 years of his life, and composed many of his works in his little red composer's hut by Lake Nordås.
Most of the villa's rooms still look like they did when Grieg died one hundred years ago - notice his favourite mascot, the "lucky frog" which he carried in his coat pocket whenever he conducted or performed.
Nina and Edvard Grieg's tomb can be seen in a peaceful little forest just below the house - it's in a mountainside, facing the lake.
About 300 concerts are held in Troldsalen Concert Hall each year - during the annual Bergen International Festival in May there are concerts daily. In summer (June - August) there are three concerts each week. Concert tickets are sold at Troldhaugen and at the Tourist Information Centre in central Bergen. There is a free bus-service for all concerts in June, July and August - the bus leaves from the Tourist Information Centre. (See my General tips for info about the Tourist Information Centre.)
Admission prices:
Adults: NOK 60
Students: NOK 20
Children under 16: Free
Opening hours:
01.05 - 30.09: 09-18 Every day
01.10 - 30.11 & 01.04 - 30.04: 10-14 Mon-Fri, 12-16 Sat-Sun
15.01 - 31.03: 10-14 Mon-Fri
December closed. Leave a Comment Address: Troldhaugveien 65Phone: +47 55 92 29 92Directions: Troldhaugen is situated approx. 8 km south of Bergen city centre - bus no. 20, 21, 22 or 23 from the city centre.Website: http://www.troldhaugen.no
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Grieg's former home is included in a museum complex called Troldhaugen. Grieg was born in Bergen in 1843, but lived abroad for many years while studying and composing. He returned to Bergen in 1874 and lived there until his death. During that time he wrote the Ballad in G Minor, Mountain Thrall, and the Holberg Suite for Strings. From 1880-1882, Grieg conducted the Harmonien Orchestra of Bergen.
Museum Hours:
Oct1...April 30.....10.00-14.00 Weekdays
12.00-16.00 Weekends
Weekends only in Oct, Nov, Apr
Closed entirely in December
May1...Sep30....09.00-18.00 everyday
Entrance Fee:
Adults.....NOK 50.....USD $10
Students NOK 20.....USD $ 4
Children Free
Concerts performed frequently on campus Address: Troldhaugveien 65, N-5140 Paradis, Bergen, NOPhone: 47.55.91.07.10
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Troldhaugen, Edvard Grieg’s Home
“Troldhaugen” (the Hill of the Trolls), built in 1885, was the home of Norway’s most famous composer, Edvard Grieg ( 1843-1907). He lived here for 22 years and composed many of his best known works in the little garden hut by the shore of lake Nordås. Edvard and his wife Nina are buried in a cliff-hewn tomb in the grounds. The house is now a museum filled with mementos of the composer’s life and its 1907 interior is presented as Grieg knew it. In 1985, “Troldsalen”, a concert hall seating 200 people, wad opened for the performance of chamber music. Opened in 1995, in a museum building, which also contains multimedia-room and cafeteria.
Summer concerts Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (tickets at Tourist Information). Daily concerts during the Bergen International Festival. Booking for special group concerts at Troldhaugen offices. Leave a Comment Directions: Address: Hop, 8 km south of Bergen. Getting there: From the Bus Station next to the Railway Station take any bus leaving from platform 19, 20 or 21, departing every 15 - 20 minutes. The tour takes 15Other Contact: Opening hours: April 23 – Septe
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Visit the home of Norway's greatest composer, Edvard Grieg. The surprisingly modest house has a lake view. It looks much as it did when Grieg composed some of his best-known works in his studio there. Even the Steinway piano remains. Leave a Comment
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Troldhaugen in Bergen, the home of composer Edward Grieg, is now a living museum comprising an exhibition centre with shop and cafe, concert hall, composers' cabin and Grieg's villa dating from 1885. Guided tours of the villa run continuously for both groups and individual tourists. Frequent public concerts are held, particularly in the summer season(Saturdays, Sundays and Wednesdays).
It is also possible to hold private concerts in the villa or concert hall.
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Built in 1885, Troldhaugen (the Hill of the Trolls) was the home of Norway's most famous composer, Edward Grieg (1843-1907). He lived in this house for 22 years and composed many of his best know works. In the ground of the house you can see the tomb of Greig and his wife Nina. The house wasn't modify after his death and you can enjoy your visit to discover the old things that the composer used to get inspiration of his works. In the garden there is a concert hall where you can listen good music. Leave a Comment Address: Hop, 8 Km south of Bergen
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After touring Grieg's home you can take a stroll down the path leading to the fjord at the bottom of the hill. There you will find Grieg's grave, he died in 1907, marked with a large plaque set among the pines. It is a very serene and beautiful place. Leave a Comment
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Edvard Grieg was born in Bergen in 1843. He studied abroad and returned permanently to Bergen in 1874.
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This is the home of one of Norways greatest composers of classical music: Edvard Grieg.
This was his home outside Bergen. This was the place to be invited if you were interested in music around the turn of the century. He used to write his music by a little cabin by the water. Now you can hear concerts in the hall buildt to honor him. Leave a Comment Address: TrollhaugenPhone: (+47 for Norway) 55 91 07 10Directions: It's a bit out of the city center: Troldhaugveien 65 5040 Paradis Toldhaugveien 65. Ask at the tourist office (near the fishmarket) how to get there.Website: www.bergen-guide.com/65.htm Other Contact: fax: (+47 for Norway) 55 91 13
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Visit Trollhaugen, the home of the famous composer Edvard Grieg.
Concerts are held here, and the music of Grieg is played on his old Steinway in his living room. The original interior is intact.
Grieg required absolute silence when he was working and had a small cabin buildt by the fjord to ensure this. Address: 8 km south of town centre
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