The Olav H. Hauge Centre

Opening Times

Season (1 Sept 2017 - 31 Dec 2017)
Day	Times
Monday	Closed
Tuesday - Friday	10:00	- 16:00
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	12:00	- 17:00

About

The Hauge Centre is beautifully situated on the quay by the fjord in Ulvik. You will get to know the works and life of the great poet, and you may discover poetry in many varieties in new and exciting ways. There are exhibits, a library of poetry, a poetry workshop, a museum shop and a cafe. Nynorsk kultursentrum, managing both the Hauge Centre and the Ivar Aasen Centre in Ørsta, received the Norwegian Museum of the Year Award in 2015.

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Katherine B
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Couples
Gorgeous and fascinating museum
Wednesday, 13th September 2017
One of the best literary museums I've ever encountered--and in the most gorgeous of settings. Don't miss this charming and gently interactive museum, which provides a wonderful introduction to the... Read full review
ErikaA_10
Lofthus, Norway
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Business
Interactiv exibition and tribute to the great poet
Wednesday, 30th September 2015
A different and innovative exibition where the visitors meet the great poet and fruit farmer's life and writings. A center for learning, a center for exploring, a center for experience and at least a... Read full review
Marianne0110
Haugesund, Norway
Fantastisk måte å ta vare på historien på
Wednesday, 14th June 2017
Olav H. Hauge senteret er vel verdt et besøk. Hele Hauges livshistorie og forfatterskap er fremstilt på en morsom og engasjerende måte, med bl.a.små kasser på veggen med dikt, dagbok-sidene som hang... Read full review

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