Prøysenhuset

Young poets are still inspired by the Norwegian writer Alf Prøysen. Today you can visit Prøysenhuset, a national cultural centre in honour of the man who is considered one of Norway's best-loved poets. Prøysen was able to convey the great in the small. He wrote a lot about the simple life in a time when Norway was not a rich and prosperous country like today.

Prøysenhuset is beautifully situated in the woods at the top of a farmhouse. It was designed by Snøhetta, an internationally renowned architectural firm with offices in Times Square, New York. Far from metropolises and skyscrapers, you can wander around the world of Prøysen. There are also many activities in the spirit of the author. It is worth visiting the beautiful carpentry workshop, the writing workshop and having a good meal and drink at Café Julie.