Hi, we’re spending two nights in Bergen with 1.5 days of sightseeing. Is it worth spending a half day to take the tram to Edvard Grieg’s house, Troldhaugrn on a Sunday or should we stay in Bergen and focus on the sites there?
Thank you!
Posted by
Berlin
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Posted by
Australia
1006 posts
We have been to Bergen twice now and haven't been to this. But then we aren't really keen on Grieg's music.
Things we have been happy to spend time doing in Bergen:
- Floibanen funicular and hiking at the top
- Visit to stave church
- War museum at the fortress
- Hakon's hall
- Kode art museums overlooking the lake (on an extremely rainy day)
- Generally just walking around and admiring the view of the harbour
- Bergen fjord ferry cruise
Things we have earmarked for "next time":
- Hanseatic museum (was under renovation on previous visits)
Posted by
Citizen of the World
1486 posts
I knew very little about Edvard Grieg or his music when visiting his house outside Bergen last year. When you see Grieg’s house set above beautiful rocky coves —you can see how his compositions were inspired by the natural world surrounding Troldhaugen, the cozy wood house where he lived with his wife for their final 22 years after his career’s success. Their connection with the earth surrounding Troldhaugen continues today—they both are buried in cliffside caves near the house.
After a tour of the house you can hear his music come to life in the on-site concert hall with its glass wall behind the stage overlooking the waterways surrounding Troldhaugen.
Surprisingly, I found Troldhaugen to be one of the most enjoyable attractions in Bergen.
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If you are a pianist and have played Grieg you will have to go. If you enjoy music you will want to go.
Posted by
Bergen, Norway
5 posts
Troldhaugen is a beautiful place for a walk, but it isn't that big. You can easily see everything in an hour. If you are going during summer then you should go to the concerts in Troldsalen.
Incidentally, the best way to get there is to take line 1 of the Bybane light rail and get off at Hop. It is a ten minute walk.
Posted by
Chicago
919 posts
Check and see if there is a recital the day you would go. We were pleasantly surprised at the high quality. The performer was a young professional, multiple competition winner. I’d expected a “tourist concert” and this was much more professional. Of course, individuals have different interests, but we enjoyed the day. We took a bus from KODE that had transport, concert ticket, and admission to the art museums. July 2023.