Troldhaugen – music and nature

Troldhaugen was the home of the composer Edvard Grieg and his wife, the soprano Nina Hagerup Grieg. Grieg himself considered the place "my best opus so far". Here, overlooking Nordåsvannet and surrounded by beautiful nature, Norway's most famous composer created some of his foremost works.

During the Bergen International Festival, a number of concerts are traditionally held both in Grieg's historic villa (closed for renovations) and in the modern chamber music hall Troldsalen. The audience can experience music in the same surroundings that once inspired the composer.

A living musical heritage since 1885

Edvard and Nina moved into Troldhaugen in 1885, and the villa became their beloved summer home until Edvard's death. Nina came up with the name Troldhaugen, inspired by the nearby Trolddalen. In 1928, Troldhaugen was opened as a museum. Since then, it has been a place where the public can get close to Grieg's life and musical heritage. A hundred years after the house was completed, Troldsalen was opened as a key Festival arena for chamber music.

Note: Grieg's villa is under renovation and is scheduled to open for the summer season of 2026. Read more at kodebergen.no.

Music arenas at Troldhaugen

Grieg's villa – close to the music

Grieg's villa is a distinctive concert venue where the audience can experience music in Edvard's own home. In the living room, one finds Grieg's Steinway grand piano from 1892, which he received as a gift for his silver wedding anniversary, and which is still used for selected concerts. A unique proximity to the music is created here, with room for up to 40 guests in the surroundings where Grieg himself made music together with family and friends.

Troldsalen – chamber music with a view

Troldsalen was built especially for chamber music and can accommodate up to 200 audience members. The hall has a great location, with the composer's cabin and Nordåsvannet as a backdrop through the window behind the stage. Here, the audience can listen with the same view that inspired Grieg's pieces.

How to get to Troldhaugen?

Troldhaugen's address

Troldhaugen is located at Troldhaugsveien 65, at Hop, south of Bergen city centre.

Free bus transport with a festival ticket

Transport is included in the festival ticket for concerts at Troldhaugen. Please note that a seat on the bus must be reserved when you buy the concert ticket.

The bus departs from the Tourist Information, Strandkaien 3 in Bergen city centre, and the trip takes around 30 minutes. The bus leaves one hour before the concert starts.

Other public transport

We encourage the public to leave their car behind and take public transport to Troldhaugen. The nearest light rail stop is Hop, with a 20-minute walk to the museum – follow the signs to Troldhaugen. It is also possible to take bus 21 or 83 from Bergen bus station. See skyss.no for up-to-date timetables and departure times.

Parking at Troldhaugen

Do you need to drive? There is free parking in the museum's car park, a couple of minutes' walk from Troldsalen. Parking capacity is somewhat limited, so we recommend allowing plenty of time.

Accessibility at Troldhaugen

For wheelchair users in Troldsalen

Troldsalen is adapted for wheelchair users, with separate seats at the back of the hall. Here, there is no need for a separate ticket for wheelchair users. There is an handicap restroom in the foyer.

For wheelchair users in Grieg's villa

Grieg's villa is adapted with wheelchair access at the back of the house. A separate ticket for wheelchair users is required. Before booking your ticket, please contact billett@fib.no for practical information. There are restrooms in the museum building only, where there is an handicap toilet in Troldsalen's foyer.

Assistive devices for the hearing impaired

Unfortunately, neither Troldsalen nor Grieg's villa have facilities for the hearing impaired.