2 days

In the artists’ footsteps

A Wander In art and poetry

WILDENVEY

SKREDSVIG

KITTELSEN

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Follow the adventurous path at Lauvlia

Experience the stunning view from Hagan

Let your thoughts run away with you at Portåsen

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Join in on a wander in nature where art and poetry first began. The outing is best suited for smaller groups who wish to learn more about our beloved artists, and enjoy the nature that inspired them...with durable outdoor footwear.

2 days with:

“A Wander in Art and Nature”

Wildenvey – Skredsvig – Kittelsen

DAY 1: 10.00am: Portåsen: The World of Wildenvey

We’ll take you along marked paths in easy terrain with rich flora, including wild orchids. Sørines cafe: Hot lunch, mineral water, coffee, cake and a causer about Wildenvey.

14.00pm: Hagan, Chr. Skredsvig, the artist’s home

Enjoy a fascinating tour of the artist’s home and the new gallery, Hagan’s forestry, and a nature trail along Åsfossen (1 hour). A talk by none other than Hege Christina Skredsvig (Chr. Skredsvig’s grand grand-child), about the friendship between Skredsvig and Wildenvey. Coffee and cake in the French styled café.

16.30pm: Eggedal Borgerstue: Accommodation will be available in doubles (16 rooms) Dinner: steak, desert and coffee. Breakfast and packed lunch and the possibility for a late check-out prior to agreement.

Optional: Don’t miss out on a wine tasting with Hanne Høne from Superbonden on TV. NOK. 250,- per person.

DAY 2

10.00am: Trillemarka

A pleasant hike lasting 1.5 hours will take you to the Madonna statue,through steadily rising terrain - be sure to check out the stunning view whilst eating your packed lunch.

15.30pm: Lauvlia Th. Kittelsen, artist’s home. Enjoy traditional Norwegian Rømmegrøt, coffee and waffles on the yard, and a tour of the artist’s home and the summer exhibition. There will also be a chance to wander down Gamleveien by Lauvlia. Price per person: (min. 15 people) with accommodation at Borgerstua.

NOK. 1350,- Addition for single accommodation: NOK. 450,- The trip does not include transportation. (Portåsen does not receive groups on Sundays).

To book:

Contact: olstad@buskerudmuseet.no Have a chat with Bitte about the trip: +47 905 61 894 or +47 400 16 128 We’re happy to help!

Ute fra verden vide kaller en sang meg hjem. Hjembygdens bakker blide Herren velsigne dem HERMAN WILDENWEY

“GUTTEN MED SELJEFLØYTEN”, CHR.SKREDSVIG

“MADONNASTATUEN MED BARNET” TRILLEMARKA

«NØKKEN SOM HVIT HEST», TH.KITTELSEN

PORTÅSEN, WILDENVEY’S WORLD www.portaasen.no At the age of three, Herman moved to live with his father, Lauritz Portaas, on the farm Portåsen, located on the edge of the forest overlooking the village. Living within close proximity to forest and fields he developed a joy and fondness of nature which is clear in a large proportion of his literary works. It was under the name of Portaas, that Herman published his first poems. As a grown man, however, he took the name Herman Wildenvey, and quite quickly became one of Norway’s most beloved poets. In his own memoirs Wildenvey explains most vividly his childhood at Portåsen, and how the encounter with nature, the tranquility of the forest and the sound from the stream Veia, played a part in shaping him both as a person and as a poet. Trails: Walking the marked trails along clover filled meadows and a foray within the forest, and up to the stream, is a “must” during the Portåsen visit. Who knows; perhaps your own son or daughter is the kingdom’s next budding poet. Or perhaps it is to you yourself the words will pay a visit during your walk in the poets footsteps along the meadows.

LAUVLIA, TH. KITTELSENS, ARTIST’S HOME www.lauvlia.no Th. Kittelsen bought the place in 1898 and built the home “Lauvlia”. The studio was designed exactly as Th. Kittelsen wanted. Through the studio’s window he could see his Soria Moria. As time went by a storehouse, wash house, woodshed, chicken house, barn and boat house all came into existence in the yard. Lauvlia was run as a smallholding with different animals. The family grew their own potatoes, vegetables, fruit and berries. The large family experienced their happiest years while living here and their spirits were brought very low when they had to sell in 1909. All the houses except the barn stand as they did then. Your guide will allow you to become more acquainted with Theodor Kittelsen both as an artist and as a person. The place is open, with guided tours included, throughout the summer months, and one can book for group tours all year round. Gamleveien trails: Discover the cultural landscape that inspired Kittelsen to work and live in Sigdal by foot. The trail goes along Gamleveien to Lauvlia, where the famous artist once during the 1890s, was so infatuated by the view that he decided to build a home. Signposts can be found along the walk telling you what you are viewing whilst on the walk. The road takes you, amongst other places, through the croft Sø-Hellerud. Benches and tables have been placed to give people a break along the way. A shelter can be found just before one reaches Lauvlia. The walk is approximately three kilometers long.

HAGAN, CHR. SKREDSVIGS ARTIST’S HOME www.skredsvig.no

Hagan is one of the countries best preserved artists’ homes from the golden age of Norwegian art. This is where the painter Christian Skredsvig (1854 - 1924) lived for 30 years. Skredsvig was, in his time, the most famous of the Norwegian painters in Paris. He lived in Paris for 6 years before he moved home to the farm Fleskum in Bærum. It was Skredsvig and his first wife Maggie Plahte who were the hosts at the farm during the famous “Fleskum summer” of 1886. He started the sketches of Seljefløyten here and finished the painting in 1889. In 1894 they divorced and Skredsvig moved up to Eggedal. He had been to Eggedal on study trips before with Harriet Backer, Gerhard Munthe and Ernst Josephson. Skredsvig became infatuated by its landscape, which with its wide view could make any national romantic start to sing the national anthem “Ja vi elsker”. Skredsvig bought the place Hagan high up on the hills. First he remodeled the barn to become a studio and after a while the house was extended to house the family. With all the extensions the house became very unique and is in itself worth experiencing. Skredsvig drew the house himself and partook in the construction. Both the house and its interiors have stood untouched since Chr. Skredsvig and his family lived there. New gallery with Skredsvig’s art. Guided tours all summer. Group bookings all year. Hagan, forest and culture trail: At Hagan one can walk in the footsteps of Swedish artist Ernst Josephson round Åsfossen. This is where he painted “Strømkarlen”. Harriet Backer and Gerhard Munthe also painted in Eggedal. There are many information boards about the art and nature here, along the path, and the view across the artists’ valley has inspired painters for centuries.

TRILLEMARKA AND THE MADONNA STATUE

http://www.ut.no/tur/2.5479/ The statue “Madonna and the child” is situated on Bjønneskortanatten in Eggedals western mountain, and stands at 1020 meters above sea level. The statue is situated 100 meters outside Trillemarka-Rollagsfjell’s nature reserve, and from this spot is a grand view overlooking Storvatn, Buvatn and Gaustadtoppen to the west. Skodøl and Nedalsfjellet can all be seen towards the south, and Sølandsfjellet towards the east. In 2016 the trail was reorganized and stone set by Sherpas from Nepal. When you arrive above the forest belt the landscape opens and there are views overlooking the vast mountain areas. It’s a steady climb all the way with a few gentler stretches underway. A pleasant walk for all ages. With a steady pace one can reach the top in just over an hour.

Accommodation

EGGEDAL BORGERSTUE

www.eggedal-borgerstue.no

Adr: 3359 Eggedal Mob: +47 92 63 94 63

Experience more! In Buskerud you’ll find enough experiences to fill up many weeks!: Cycling trips, hiking, boat trips, train rides, canoeing, glass works, manor house, folk music and inspiring nature. Don’t forget to bring your camera and a sketchbook!

We recommend many cultural experiences nearby:

Villa Fridheim (dinner can be booked)

Krøderbanen

Sigdal Museum (dinner can be booked)

Fossesholm manor house (dinner can be booked)

Nøstetangen Norwegian glass museum

www.buskerudmuseet.no

Hagan, Chr. Skredsvigs artist home

Eggedal Borgerstue

Madonnastatue

Lauvlia, Th.Kittelsens artist home

Portåsen. Wildenveys World