Troldhaugen — Attraction in Bergen

As a classical musician I needed to come to Grieg's house to see where so much wonderful music was written. It is in a beautiful setting on a lake and must have been very serene in Grieg's time. Sadly there is now a busy road nearby and neighbouring houses and the serenity is diminished! The museum is not very large, but had a very informative exhibition of photos and artifacts with excellent commentary in English. There was a film about Bergen/Norway set to the music of Grieg, but it was just a travelogue and I would have preferred a more in depth film of Grieg's life. Sadly the house was being renovated inside and out, so photos of the house in its natural setting weren't possible, but we did go inside and it was definitely worth the visit with excellent commentary from the guide. The composer's hut was very lovely as are the surrounding gardens. The house is about a 10 minute walk from the carpark. We went in mid April and it wasn't too busy, but it may be worth buying tickets online, as we did, to make sure you get on a tour as numbers are limited to 12. There is a cafe (larger than the museum) but it was only serving drinks. A bit underwhelming as a museum, but still good and a must for all classical...

If you appreciate the Music of Grieg then I highly recommend this Museum. The museum is Grieg's Summer home with some buildings added for a gift shop and a music Hall. The music Hall is brilliantly conceived. It is modern inside with a traditional Norwegian style grass roof so it fits seamlessly into the landscape. The acoustics are wonderful and the performance we saw was fantastic. Behind the piano there is a massive window that overlooks the cabin where Grieg composed his music. It is difficult to discribe how perfectly this image brought additional life and dimensions to Grieg's music.

Somethings to consider before you go. There is no direct public transportation to the museum. You can take the tram to Hop and then walk about 25 minutes to Troldhaugvegen. At the time of this review Google maps is not updated to reflect all of the public transportation options available in Bergen so there may be better options. There are also tour buses which will bring you much closer. I think the walk is about 500 meters from where the...

You will rarely see a more beautifully presented monument to a famous person. Edvard and Nina Grieg's house is beautifully preserved. Entry to the house itself is only with a guide, and ours gave an excellent presentation with just the right amount of information without overwhelming with detail. The upstairs rooms remain off limits, as was Nina's wish, which seems appropriate. Grieg's composing hut is an astounding thing, and preserved inside are his piano, desk and furniture. The gardens, woodland and jetty are all lovely to explore, and Edvard and Nina's tomb in the rockface overlooking the fjord seems the perfect resting place. Finally, there is a beautiful concert hall built sympathetically into the landscape, with the composition hut as the focal point through the front window. We were treated to a note-perfect 30-minute recital of Grieg's works by a young music scholar. In summary, an outstanding visit that gave a wonderful insight into Norway's most famous composer and his no-less...