Kategori: Parks/Gardens

Ramme Gaard – Edvard Munch´s House

Edvard Munch's villa at Nedre Ramme

Edvard Munch bought the property Nedre Ramme in 1910, and kept it until his death in 1944. After many years of restoration, the villa has been restored to its original condition. Entering is like stepping into another time, and you can almost feel Munch's spirit in the house.

Ramme offers Munch walks, where you can join a walk in the coastal landscape and the surrounding forest, you get to enter the villa, and finally down into the exhibition room in the picture gallery, where Edvard Munch's original art is displayed.

The light and landscape in the area inspired Munch is clear in several of his paintings, including the monumental Hall decorations and a number of bath pictures.

Edvard Munch in Ramme art gallery

This year's main exhibition in Ramme art gallery, Edv. Munch at Ramme featuring works on paper, shows works he created on paper during his time at Ramme. This includes graphics, watercolors and drawings.

See ramme.no/en for more information.

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Sculpture park at Baerums Verk

Modern art in a historical environment

The sculpture park at Bærums Verk aims to gather the best of the most renowned Norwegian sculptors of our time. New sculptures each year in combination with the permanent exhibition show a wide range of beautiful and representative works of art.

It is over 400 years since Bærum Verk was established, and we are proud that the place and business still flourish and live in the best possible terms. Several centuries of cultural history is linked to the products of the ironworks – countless ovens and cast iron products are brilliant examples of "sculptures" created at Bærum Verk.

It is our hope that the sculpture park contributes to Bærum Verk's appearance as something very special, while creating joy and dedication among our many visitors. The sculpture park shows a number of sculptures by prominent Norwegian sculptors.

A big thank you to the many Norwegian sculptors who have been participating in their sculptures in a positive and generous way through many years.

GUIDING
If you would like to gain an insight into the history of the works in addition to experiencing the area, the shops, workshops and galleries, a guide can be ordered from the information office, tel. 67 13 00 18. We offer guiding with a duration of approx. 1 hour, which includes walking through the area and entrance to the kiln museum. 

Welcome to Bærums Verk!

"We strongly believe that art in open air placed in the everyday environment helps create commitment, curiosity and, not least, interest in the many outstanding sculptors that are represented.

– Lise and Carl Otto Løvenskiold

Artists represented in the Sculpture Park:

Skule Waksvik – To små griser

Inghild Karlsen – Janus

Hilde Mæhlum – Inntrykk

Kirsten Kokkin – Fruen på Verket

Geir Stormoen – Svart megalitt

Geir Stormoen – Cyber megalitt

Geir Stormoen – Kongle

Bård Breivik – Human Tubes He & She

Geir Stormoen – Konglen

Aase Texmon Rygh – Møbius liggende

Aase Texmon Rygh – Møbius stående

Per Ung – Omfavnelse

Ellen Jacobsen – Engel i puberteten

Nico Widerberg – To mennesker

Ola Enstad –  Dykkarar

Nils Aas – Kongen

Kristian Blystad – Hode

Hilde Mæhlum – Maskebærere

Fredrik Raddum – Scandinavian apparation

Skule Waksvik – Dialog

Skule Waksvik – Hanne tar solbad

Nils Aasland – Skyggen

Turid Angell Eng – Hedda Gabler

Johan-Fredrik Arntzen – Mellom helhet og kaos

Hansjörg Kuss – Uten tittel

Siri Bjerke – Alvebro

Nils Wad – Helvetica

Jone Kvie – Oracle #2

Kåre Groven – Dør inn dør ut

Per Inge Bjørlo – Vekta av lunge og koråkelyd

Bjarne Melgaard – Light Bulb Man

Sverre Wyller – pilegrim

Elena Engelsen – Skrukketrollet

For more information click here

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Historical park at Eidsvoll 1814

At the House of the Constitution, a beautiful park area has been established, which you can visit free of charge. If you'd like to take a walk in this unique area, you can follow the cultural trail that begins at the Old Eidsvoll Verk Bridge.

The bridge, dating from 1813, carries its own dramatic history, as the war and the Constitutional Assembly hindered its construction. The trail then leads past the new Wergeland's House and along Andelva, a small but industrious river that has played a central role in the lives and activities in Upper Romerike over the years. The arrival of the wood processing industry here revolved around sawmills and wood grinders, making this area one of the largest pulp exporters in the world. There was also a brickworks along Andelva where bricks, drainage pipes, and roof tiles were produced. For 100 years, the industry along Andelva was the backbone of Eidsvoll's economy.

The trail winds down along the river through picturesque farmland. At Mago C in Vengerfossen, the route continues back across Venjarmoen, Myravegen, and to the iconic Eidsvoll Building. See maps and more details about the trail here: Cultural Trail by the Eidsvoll Building (ut.no).

The Democracy Center, Wergeland's House, is located just steps away from the Eidsvoll Building, on the grounds of the old Eidsvoll Ironworks. The main attraction at Wergeland's House is the exhibition "Freedom and Democracy," which can be explored independently. Wergeland's House also has a café serving delicious dishes, cakes, and coffee, with a view over the grounds.

Additionally, it is possible to take a guided tour of the historic Eidsvoll Building.

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Storedal Kultursenter (cultural site)

Storedal Cultural Center is a park and cultural facility located in scenic surroundings in Skjeberg outside of Sarpsborg. The initiator and founder was Erling Stordahl, 1923 – 1994. 

Erling Storedal inherited Storedal farm from his father in 1957. Erling was blind and wanted to do something else than farming. 800 years earlier King Magnus The Blind was born at Storedal. With this in mind, the idea of of making Storedal a park and a cultural center came up. Storedal center is created by artists, scientists and garden architects and is truly a great experience and worth a visit. The sculpture "Ode til lyset" ("Ode to the light") by Arnold Haukeland, music by Arne Nordheim, is 19,5 meters tall and one of the big attraction on the site. An outdoor amfi theatre and a garden with 250 different kind of plants are two other attractions. It is easy to see why the cultural center is located here.

Many archeological findings reveal early settlement here. Nearby there are also prehistoric rock carvings. In the center of the park replicas of rock carvings are seen, the carvings translated into Braille. The site has facilities for meetings and other events for rent all year round, and it is open to the public during summer. Sarpsborg is the municipality with the most registered prehistoric rock carvings in Norway. These carvings are from the Bronze Age (1800 – 500 B.C.). They are to be found, stretching from Onsøy in the north to Gothenburg (Sweden) in the south (roughly 400 kilometres apart). It is uncertain what kind of role these carvings have played. It is possible that they have had some mythological purpose. Another theory is that they could have been made to show a person's rank/position regarding rights or political issues. The motives are mainly ships, human beings and symbols of the sun. 

 

 

Gamle Hvam Museum

Take a break from everyday life – discover the peaceful charm of Gamle Hvam Museum

Step into the tranquil atmosphere of Gamle Hvam Museum, a living cultural heritage site surrounded by blooming gardens, historic farm buildings, friendly animals, and a nostalgic country store. Relax with freshly made waffles in the sunshine while taking in the scents of heirloom perennials and roses in full bloom.

Garden walks in historic surroundings

Join us for a guided garden walk through Gamle Hvam’s botanical treasure trove. Our knowledgeable gardener will lead you through the grounds, sharing the fascinating stories behind the traditional plants collected from old gardens across Eastern Norway.

Tours are available both during and outside regular museum opening hours.

A living collection of heritage plant

The garden at Gamle Hvam is more than just beautiful, it is a living conservation collection. Here you’ll find perennials, roses, and ornamental shrubs that were commonly grown in Eastern Norwegian gardens from the mid-20th century and earlier. Every plant has been carefully selected for its documented history and its adaptability to Norwegian growing conditions.

These old garden plants are uniquely valuable – hardy, resilient, and well adapted to local climates. The collection began in the 1980s, and since 2003, it has been part of the Plantearven (Plant Heritage) initiative, in collaboration with the Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre. Today, the garden serves as a clone archive, recognized for its national and regional conservation value.

Welcome to Gamle Hvam – where history takes root and grow

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The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Campus Ås is home to one of the country's most beautiful park landscapes, surrounding a collection of historic buildings. Here, you might feel as if you've stepped straight into the world of Harry Potter, with charming old buildings, the oldest dating back to 1859. The park reflects the development of Norwegian garden art from the 1850s to the present day. Within this diverse park, you'll find numerous summer flowers, perennials, a rose garden, and a rhododendron garden. The university park also features impressive artwork, all of which is labeled alongside the plants. Fields, farmlands, and a unique collection of plants and trees surround the central campus, and on the west side of campus, there is a disc golf course.

 

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) is located here, along with research institutes such as NIBIO, Nofima, and the Veterinary Institute. The university offers studies and research that address major global issues, including environmental protection, sustainable development, food production, improved public and animal health, climate, and land and resource management.

The park can be visited free of charge without a guide. Guided tours of the park and buildings can be booked through Vitenparken pho. +47 64 80 86 00.

Map over the area.

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Art tour of Fornebu

Discover the world-class art – make the trip to Fornebu.

Many millions of NOK have been invested in exquisite outdoors art at Fornebulandet, thanks to architects, builders and the municipality. Norway's old main airport, has become an art destination.

Use the Sunday for an art trip close by. Explore the area as a bicycle safari or on foot and discover selected works of art at Fornebu. The trip is excellent to combine with swimming on the beautiful beaches, a walk in the nature reserve, playing in the playgrounds and school and shopping on Fornebu S or a good meal at the local eateries.

Suggested tour – choose length and time as desired;

The "Imprints" sculpture park by Magne Furuholmen is located outside Aker's new headquarters at Fornebu. The park is the largest collection of sculptural works made by a Norwegian artist since the Vigeland Park and houses 40 large glazed ceramic vases and sculptures. Up close, one can read words and writing blocks that are engraved in the tiles, while at longer distances the expression changes.

Cross the underpass towards the sea by Telenor Arena and walk towards the Telenor building's parking lot. Take a walk across the courtyard. Here is the "Fondation Surgisante" by Buer, 92 striped columns in a grid pattern over the square, but also represents what can not be seen, a continuation of the construction below ground.

The facade on the left shows the so-called "truism", short text-based truths in "Installation for Telenor", which consists of 430 poetic and slogan-like statements. Below the stairs is Franz West's pink sculpture "Drama" a strange shape that has knotted itself.

Continue along the sea towards the Equinor building and you will see Einarsson's sculpture to the right on the grass "Untitled / Big dumb Object" consisting of five billboards standing in a row with prints of various art objects that create curiosity. "Knowing doing the planet" is the big  green bullet with a smaller bullet in the middle made by Eliasson. The inner bullet reflects the environment around it, which constantly reflects changes in the environment.

Well worth a detour to Equinor's entrance under the two protrusions is the photo and video installation "The Shimmering Solution – The Tender Pixel Storm" by Rist. In the 1,200 m2 colorful work, nature, animals and people are constantly intertwined in both abstract and realistic image sequences.

On the short side of the old terminal building towards the roundabout stands "Monkey's Fist (Apeneve)", a 12 meter high monumental bronze knot. It was sailors who developed the rope art to which this gives associations.

In addition, there is a lot of great art indoors in the various office buildings, such as decoration in the restaurants and in the old Terminal building where you can find the beautiful wall decorations in the lobby of Kai Fjell in the current Technopolis building.

In the middle of the roundabout stands "Throw" by Kåre Groven, which shows the outline of a man holding a paper plane. The thrower has become a symbol, giving strong memories from the time Fornebu Airport was here.

There are also many other fine art experiences at Fornebu and Storøya if you want a longer trip, move towards Nansenparken, a varied recreation area for everyone living and visiting Fornebu. A network of walking and cycling paths and trails link the different parts of Fornebulandet together and provide opportunities for different activities. Under the bridges near the floating tower are "sound-art installations".

At Storøya school there are great play areas and here is the sculpture "Solknippe" by T.Nordström & A.Oskarsson which looks like many pencils together.
Start your trip outside Aker's new headquarters vis-a-vis Norwegian's "diamond building". The bus stops right outside and takes only 15 minutes from downtown Oslo.

Have a wonderful day.

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Christmas Market Bærums Verk

Every year before Christmas, the traditional Christmas market is held at Bærums Verk. It is considered one of the best and most charming in the Oslo region and there are a number of activities for kids and adults. Get the good Christmas feeling, experience handicrafts in the old workers' houses, a fantastic Christmas market and delicious local delicatessen from the Farmer's Market. Learn the stories of Christmas at Verket 1814 from the guided tours. And the kids would love to go for a tour with the Horse and Cart. There is a total of six eateries to enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner, and 40 exciting shops where you can do your Christmas shopping.

Join a historical walk or a sculpture park tour when you admire the country´s largest expo of Norwegian three-dimensional art : Let the little ones take part in fun Christmas workshops. The last four Sundays before Christmas Eve, you can buy locally-sourced treats – for yourself or to put under the Christmas tree at the Farmer’s Market. In beautiful surroundings by the Lomma river, Bærums Verk has rows of old wooden houses housing artisan workshops, art- and jewelry galleries, the iron smith (22nd July monument in Oslo), glass blowers and restaurants. At Klart Glass discover how the most exquisite glasses are being blown, or maybe blow your own!

We recommend to enjoy a gourmet meal at the charming historic Værtshuset Inn, the oldest eatery on historic ground. For informal dining we suggest the Pizza- or Pancake restaurant. Bærums Verk is easily accessible by bus from Oslo. 

Horse and carriage
Sit in the carriage behind the horse and join us for a short trip up the river Lomma. the sound of tinkling bells and lights from torches will get you in the Christmas spirit.

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Henie Onstad Sculpture Park

Among the most famous works are Arnold Haukeland's Solskulptur 1969-1970, Trygve Fredriksen's Filipstadbananen 1952 and several works by Inge Bjørlo, Kai Nilsen and Camilla Løw to name a few. There is great variation in the use of materials and expressions, from classical works to modern installations.

Map of the area and the art can be found at the museum's exit. Free and available 24 hours a day, all year round.

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Wergelandshaugen

The old Magistrate's Villa from the 1920s has been converted into a stately meeting place. Traditional craftsmanship and historical references have been central to the restoration.

Wergelandshaugen is a place for a festive occasion, wedding, baptism, confirmation, memorial service, seminar or meeting place for colleagues and friends.

Wergelandshaugen has a beautiful and peaceful location, here you will immediately notice the tranquility that rural surroundings can provide. In the associated English garden, you can see and smell the plants and flowers from ancient times, back to the Middle Ages. The historic garden has been painstakingly restored to the 1920s, according to photographs and with contemporary plants. New this year is the portal to the forest and the balance park for children and young people.

You are invited to art experiences both outside and inside. Twice a year, Wergelandshaugen has artists in residence and various art exhibitions are held. There is also a sculpture park on the property where the sculptures appear as surprises placed in the scenic surroundings of the ravine landscape.

Wergelandshaugen is accessible by train, 35 minutes from Oslo S or 10 minutes from Oslo Lufthavn Gardermoen, then a 5-minute walk from Eidsvoll station. If you drive and arrive by car, it takes 50 minutes from the center of Oslo, large car park at the end of the property.

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