Trollhauugen

Address: Troldhaugvegen 65 5232 Paradis-Bergen
Contact phone: +47 55 92 29 92
Website: www.griegmuseum.no
Email: info@troldhaugen.no
Opening hours: from November to May from 10:00 to 16:00, from May to October from 09:00 to 18:00, from December 15 to January 6, the museum does not work
Admission : adult ticket - NOK 90, entrance for children free

Trollhaugen is the mansion of the married couple of Edward Grieg and Nina Hagerup, built in a very picturesque place and became the place of creative inspiration of the greatest Norwegian composer who spent the last 2 decades of his life here.

Location:

There is a museum of Grieg in Norway near his hometown - Bergen , on the shore of the fjord , which forms the lake of Nordosvannet.

History of creation

In translation the name of the mansion Trollhaugen means "Hill of trolls". The idea of building a residence dates back to the time when the Grieg family was going through hard times, disintegrated, and then the spouses came to reconciliation, and Trollhaugen became a symbol of the beginning of a new life. The building was designed by Shak Bull, Grig's second cousin, but the composer himself took significant part in the design and implementation of the ideas. According to his idea, the house should have been very spacious, bright, with an inspiring and calming atmosphere, with the flag of Norway on the flagstaff of the tower.

Spouses Edward Grieg and Nina Hagerup lived in Trollhauhen for about 22 years. In early September 1907, the composer died in a hospital, and was buried in a crypt carved into a rock in the grounds of the estate. After 28 years, the ashes of his wife Nina settled down here.

The idea of creating the Grieg Museum in Bergen, on the territory of the estate, belongs to it. Thanks to the efforts of Nina Hagerup, many things of the famous composer have survived to this day, and the house-museum preserves the situation of that time. It began operating in 1995.

What is interesting about the Trollhaugen Museum?

The museum complex in the Trollhausen manor includes:

House-Museum of Edward Grieg. This spacious two-story building in Victorian style, with a tower and a huge veranda. Every time the composer was at home, he lifted the Norwegian flag on the roof of the tower, as he was a great patriot of his country. There are very large windows in the building, through which a lot of light gets through and wonderful panoramas are opening on Nusovannet Bay. It was in this house that Edward Grieg wrote his famous works, glorifying the greatness of nature, and made many arrangements. In the rooms are high (4 m) ceilings and very comfortable furniture. The exhibition has been working since 2007 and covers the entire life and creative path of the composer. Visitors during the tour are shown the first floor, which has a dining room, a living room, a memorial room and a veranda. Among the exhibits of the museum can be identified:

The violin of musician Ole Bull, who foretold Edward the fame and recognition of the greatest musician of Norway;
Steinway grand piano, made to order for the low growth of Grieg and presented to him by colleagues for a silver wedding;
portraits of composers, photographs, sheet music, painting and sculpture.

Working wing. Grieg called it "The composer's hut". It is a small covered arbor with a view of the fjord and is located on the shore of the lake. Here Edward withdrew to concentrate in silence and express his feelings, putting them to music. On the composer's desk, Lindeman's collection, which includes the most famous folk creations, has been preserved. In the wing, Grieg studied Norwegian folklore, recorded music by folk singers. Here, the couch, pianos and orchestral scores were preserved.

Concert Hall Trollzalen. It was built in 1985 near the villa. Holds 200 people. Outside, it resembles a moss-covered green hut, and inside the visitors there is a modern interior and sculpture of Grieg in full growth. In summer, concerts of classical music are held daily in Trollzalen. Nearby is the monument to Grieg, made by sculptor Ingebrigt Vic.

The grave of Edward Grieg and Nina Hagerup. It is a grotto in a rock with carved names of the composer and his wife.

Gift shop. It can buy CDs, collections of notes, various postcards and souvenirs, reminiscent of a visit to the Grieg Museum.

A cafe.

How to visit?

To get to the museum of Edward Grieg - Trollhaugen - you can by car or public transport . If you are traveling by car, then along the E39 highway, follow the south from the center of Bergen, to the signpost " Stavanger ". After 7 km from it you will see the inscription "Trollhaugen". From it you will need to drive another 1 km, and you will be in the free parking of the museum .

The second way involves a trip from the city center by the Light Rail tram towards "Nesttun". At the stop "Hop" you will need to go out and go on foot to signposts to the Trollhausen museum (about 20 minutes walk).

For evening concerts in Trollzalen, the Grieg Museum offers a shuttle bus service. Departure from the tourist information desk in Bergen at 17:00 and return to the city center after the concert.

Also, from 18 May to 30 September, Trollhaugen organizes an excursion to the museum and a small half-hour concert in Trollzalen for visitors. The bus departs from the tourist information desk at 11:00 and back to the center of Bergen arrives at 14:00. The cost of the event is NOK 250 ($ 29), for children under 16 years - EEK 100 ($ 11.6).

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