In 2013 all of Norway will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Edvard Munch (1863–1944), one of the towering figures of modern art. The main event during the sesquicentennial is the exhibition “Munch 150”, which will be co-hosted by the National Museum and the Munch Museum. This exhibition is the most ambitious […]
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Edvard Munch’s House, is Åsgårdstrand’s biggest attraction. It was here that Edvard Munch lived and found the inspiration for so many of his famous paintings. It was in 1889 that Edvard Munch (1863-1944) spent the first of many summers in Åsgårdstrand. In 1897 he bought a spartan fisherman’s cottage built at the end of the […]
July 6th – 7th 2013, Midgard historical center in cooperation with Borrefylkingen, arranged their first Viking Festival. In the course of the weekend, 3600 vikings and visitors gathered around the Viking Hall, which for the first time was open to the public. The theme for the festival was the 1200 year anniversary for the Battle […]
Haugar is celebrating the 150th anniversary of Edvard Munch’s birth with a presentation of works by artists who have been inspired by Munch’s work during the last 30 years. His historical significance and continuing relevance are constantly being reflected in today’s Norwegian and international art. Several of Munch’s iconic images have also assumed a role […]
This 150th birthday tribute to Edvard Munch (1863–1944), Norway’s most famed painter and printmaker, includes more than 20 renowned works from the Gallery’s collection, such as Geschrei (The Scream) (1895), The Madonna (1895, printed 1912/1913), and a unique series of six variant impressions, Two Women on the Shore (1898, printed 1906–c. 1917 or later). Munch […]
It seethes with life all year in Tønsberg area. Are you interested in medieval, Viking, whaling history or old archival treasures, we recommend a visit to the Vestfold museums. Most of all Castle Hill. Every year, early summer they arrange a medieval festival that truly is amazing. Here’s some photos from my stay in 2013. […]
Sønderborg Castle began probably as a fortified tower constructed by Valdemar the Great in 1158, built on an islet in Als Strait (Als Sund) that later was connected to the island of Als. The castle was built to provide protection against attacks by the Wends and was part of a larger system of fortifications. Over […]
Dybbøl (German: Düppel) is a small town, with a population of 2,495 (1 January 2014)[1] in the southeastern corner of South Jutland, Denmark. It is located around 6 km (3.7 mi) west of Sønderborg. Dybbøl has been a battlefield twice. In the First and in the Second War of Schleswig. During the 1864 Second War […]
Christmas in Tivoli is open from 16 November to 30 December, with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 24-25 December. A fireworks festival is held between Christmas and New Year, and for the first time in 13 years, a number of restaurants in Tivoli will open on New Year’s Eve. Red Santa returns […]
The summer palace was built from 1847 to 1852 by the Danish architect Johan Henrik Nebelong on commission from King Oscar I and Queen Joséphine of Norway and Sweden. In 1881, King Oscar II opened the palace to the public as a museum. The palace, with its secondary buildings and surrounding park, is considered to […]