Troldhaugen

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  • Address
    Hwy 553, S of Central Bergen
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  • Phone
    55 92 29 92
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  • Transport
    bus: any from platforms 19 to 21 to Hopsbroen stop

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Lonely Planet review

A two-storey home, Troldhaugen dates from 1885 and occupies an undeniably lovely setting on a lush and scenic peninsula by the coastal Nordåsvatnet lake, south of Bergen. Composer Edvard Grieg and his wife Nina Hagerup spent every summer here from 1885 until Grieg's death in 1907. Today the house and grounds are open to the public, there's a multimedia Grieg exhibition and a 200-seat concert hall.

Of particular interest are the Composer's Hut, where Edvard mustered his musical inspiration; the Steinway piano, which was a gift to celebrate Edvard and Nina's 50th wedding anniversary in 1892; and the couple's tombs, which are embedded in a rock face overlooking Nordåsvatnet. It's an impressive place. In summer, concerts are held on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and during the Bergen International Festival; tickets and schedules are available at the tourist office.

Take any bus from platforms 19 to 21 to the Hopsbroen stop. From there, follow the signs to Troldhaugen; it's a 20-minute walk. There are free buses from outside the tourist office during the Bergen International Festival.