Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson's home

Norway has an immense treasure trove of experiences, culture and history. So take a self-drive holiday to Norway and discover the beautiful area of Gausdal, Norway. Nobel Prize winner and nation builder Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson lived at Aulestad on the sunny side of Gausdal from 1875 until his death in 1910. Bjørnstjerne and Karoline Bjørnson created a European home in the countryside. Here we go back over a hundred years in time, but the Bjørnsons' commitment will always be modern. Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson wrote stories, novels, poems, historical plays and contemporary drama. He wrote letters, speeches and articles. He spoke out for freedom and justice at home and in Europe. Aulestad is located about 20 km from Lillehammer and is open to visitors during the summer. Find a cheap self-drive holiday with Risskov, and find child-friendly hotels in the area for both summer and winter holidays.