Fridtjof Nansen Institute

The Fridtjof Nansen Institute is a research facility in Bærum focused on environmental policy, energy issues, and international resource management. It operates from a historic mansion and carries out projects that connect academic findings with practical solutions.

The institute was established in 1958 and has used the Polhøgda mansion ever since, once home to Nobel laureate Fridtjof Nansen. Its tradition connects work on modern environmental issues with the legacy of a historical figure.

The institute operates within the historic Polhøgda mansion, where researchers from different fields work together on environmental and international issues. The location connects scholarly work with the personal legacy of a figure from the past.

The grounds are visible from outside, but access is limited to research activities, so it is worth checking in advance what is possible. Visitors interested in the scientific work or history can find information online about current research and events.

Fridtjof Nansen, the namesake of the institute, was not only a researcher but also a diplomat and Nobel Peace laureate whose work influenced millions. The grounds hold his tomb, strengthening the link between this place and an extraordinary historical figure.

GPS coordinates: 59.90564,10.63496

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:59