Ivar Aasen-tunet, Language documentation center in Volda, Norway
The Ivar Aasen Centre features multiple exhibition spaces displaying Norwegian language evolution through interactive installations and multimedia presentations.
Established in 2000, the center honors Ivar Aasen, who traveled across Norway in the 19th century to document regional dialects for creating New Norwegian.
The museum presents exhibits about worldwide languages and ongoing Norwegian language debates through films, documents, and interactive displays.
Visitors can access guided tours every hour during summer, with facilities including a café serving local specialties and a gift shop.
The center occupies a building designed by architect Sverre Fehn, which received the Houen Foundation Award for architectural excellence in 2008.
GPS coordinates: 62.17929,6.06033
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:30
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