In the Hauge Center in Ulvik, you can learn about the life and works of Olav H. Hauge, but you can also discover many forms of poetry in new and exciting ways.
The Hauge Centre
is beautifully located by the Hardanger Fjord. There, you can learn about the life and works of Olav H. Hauge, but you can also discover many forms of poetry in new and exciting ways. The Centre offers exhibitions, a poetry library, a poetry workshop and a museum shop. In the basement, you will find The Green Café.
Olav H. Hauge
(1908 – 1994) was one of Norway’s most prominent poets in the post-war period. A fruit grower by trade, he made his poetic debut in 1946. While remaining firmly rooted in home soil in Ulvik, he acquired wide perspectives and extensive knowledge through his reading. He published several collections of translated poetry from English, French and German. His own poems have also had a long reach: translations exist in twenty-five languages.
The Hauge Centre is situated three hours from Bergen when travelling by train and bus. During the summer it is also possible to travel by boat from Bergen. From Oslo you can travel with the great Bergen Railway to Voss, followed by a bus ride to Ulvik.
The Hauge Centre is open five days a week from May to September. Groups can also book guided tours throughout the year. For further information please visit www.haugesenteret.no