Siljustøl, Artist's home museum in Bergen Municipality, Norway
Description
Siljustøl is an artist's home museum located on a mountain farm near Bergen, where composer Harald Sæverud lived and worked. The house preserves his study with a grand piano and personal possessions arranged as he left them during his lifetime.
History
The house was completed in 1939 after the composer received it as a wedding gift in 1934. Sæverud lived and worked there until 1992, when a foundation took over the property to preserve his memory.
Culture
This place represents the bond between an artist and the landscape that shaped Norwegian cultural life. Visitors experience how a composer lived alongside nature and used his home as a space for both creation and hospitality.
Practical
The site is best visited on summer Sundays when guided tours are available. The surrounding area offers hiking trails of varying difficulty, so appropriate footwear is recommended.
Did you know?
The architect designed the building in close collaboration with the composer himself, blending traditional Norwegian farm design with modern touches. This partnership created a space where architecture and musical creativity were directly connected.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Bergen Municipality).
Fantoft Stave Church
5.6 km
Troldhaugen
3.1 kmGrimstadfjord
5.5 km
Bergen Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Milde
4.6 km
Fana Stadion
733 m
Stend hovedgård, Bergen
2.6 km
Villa Konow
4.4 km
Hop oppveksttun skole
3.9 km
Rådalslien skole
1.1 km
Lønningen
4.2 km
Søreide Church
3 km
Sælen Church
5.6 km
Hordamuseet
2.8 km
Skjold Church
1.9 km
Wernersholm
4.3 km
Kyrkjetangen
3.1 km
Ytrebygda Church
3.3 km
Fanafjorden
4.9 km
Sælevatnet
4.6 km
Sophies minde, Bergen
4.3 km
Troldsalen
3.1 km
Telenorsenteret
2.8 km
Øvsttun Kirkegård
3.5 km
Øvsttunheimen
3.9 km
Богоявленская церковь
3.1 km
Enebolig Konow
4.4 km
RÅHEIMSTOVA (RÅHEIM), Sætervegen 6
1.9 km
Store Milde
5.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes