Sigrid Undsets hjem Bjerkebaek
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Welcome to the home of one of Norway’s great female writers. Nobel laureate Sigrid Undset (1882–1949) lived at Bjerkebæk with her three children. Here she wrote the medieval novels for which she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1928. Join in a guided tour of the home and get to know more about the authors life. Nice exhibition on Undset’s life through her many journeys. The modern visitor centre has a nice museum shop and café with view to the home and a beautiful garden.
At a glance
- Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes