Astruptunet, Artist's-home museum in Sunnfjord Municipality, Norway.
Astruptunet is an artist's home and museum situated on a steep hillside overlooking Lake Jølstravatnet in western Norway. The property consists of several historic buildings and contains residential spaces, a working studio, and various outbuildings.
The couple Nikolai and Engel Astrup purchased the farmstead in 1912 and made it their home and art studio. Following Nikolai's death in 1928, the property was eventually converted into a museum preserving their artistic legacy.
The place is named after artist Nikolai Astrup, who made it his home and workspace. Visitors can observe how the surrounding landscape and garden shaped the couple's artistic practice.
The grounds are steep, so plan for sturdy footwear and take time moving slowly through the site. The hilltop location provides natural protection from weather and good viewpoints, though it can be windy during storms.
The garden contains over 2,400 plant varieties that the couple cultivated for both their visual beauty and as food sources. Many of these plants served as direct inspiration for Nikolai's paintings and prints.
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