Bjerkebæk was the home of Sigrid Undset, one of Norway’s most respected authors and a Nobel
Prize winner. The house and gardens reflect her life, work, and connection to Lillehammer.
Visitors can explore the historic home, preserved interiors, and surrounding gardens. The
atmosphere is quiet and reflective, suitable for cultural and literary interest.
For travelers, Bjerkebæk offers a meaningful cultural stop connected to Norwegian literature and
history.
- 🏠 Visit the preserved author’s home to see ✍️ where literary history was made 📚
- 🌿 Explore gardens and walking paths that bloom 🌸 with vibrant colors in summer 🍃
- 📖 Learn about Sigrid Undset’s life through the 🏆 fascinating stories of her work 🖋️
- 🖼️ View historic interiors that showcase the authentic 🛋️ furniture and personal belongings 🕯️
- 🕊️ Enjoy quiet surroundings while soaking in the 🧘 peaceful energy of the estate 🌲
- 🚶 Reach the site on foot by taking 👟 a twenty minute stroll from town 📍
- 🚌 Take local buses that stop nearby the 🚍 entrance for a convenient arrival 🛑
- 🚗 Arrive by car and use the parking 🅿️ facilities available directly on-site 🚙
- 🕒 Check guided tour times to ensure you 🎟️ get access to the home 📜
- 🚫 Photography may be limited indoors to protect 📷 the fragile historic artifacts 🖼️
- ⌛ Allow enough time for gardens to fully 🌿 enjoy the outdoor landscape design 🌼
- 🌤️ Visit during calm hours to avoid any 🚶 crowds in the small rooms 🤫
- 🕚 11:00 AM – Arrive at Bjerkebæk and begin your 🎫 journey into the past 🏘️
- 🕚 11:15 AM – Guided house visit to see the 🏠 rooms where the author wrote 📖
- 🕛 12:30 PM – Walk through gardens and relax near 🍃 the historic stone walls 🌸
