Lauvlia – Th. Kittelsens kunstnerhjem
Theodor Kittelsen's artist's home by Lake Soneren in Sigdal, restored to how it was when the family lived there, with guided tours, sketches and activities for children.
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About the museum
Lauvlia opened as a museum in 1995 and is the most personal memorial to the artist Theodor Kittelsen. Extensive restoration work has returned the house as authentically as possible to how it was when the Kittelsen family lived there. Based on notes from the family and Inga's surviving receipts, colours and original furniture have been put back, supplemented by period-appropriate furnishings. Both inside and outside, Kittelsen's own carvings and painted motifs can still be seen, and the house also displays a large collection of his sketches.
Everyone who visits Lauvlia receives a personal tour of the artist's home with one of the museum's guides. The family's storehouse (stabbur) and henhouse have been made into Barnas hus (the Children's House), where children can paint with a view of Kittelsen's motif Andersnatten, and on Barnas sti (the Children's Path) Tom Berres' sculptures can set the imagination going on the way up to Lauvlia's own troll castle (trollborg) and amphitheatre (amfi).
Lauvlia lies by the lake Soneren in Sigdal, with views of Andersnatten, Båneberget, Eggedalsfjella and Norefjell. In 2016 the place was awarded Olavsrosa, a quality mark for experiences based on Norwegian cultural heritage. The museum is run by Buskerudmuseene.
Highlights
- Kittelsen's artist's home, restored with original colours and furniture
- Personal guided tour every full hour
- Large collection of Kittelsen's sketches
- Barnas hus with painting at an easel and Barnas sti with sculptures
- Inga's kitchen with waffles and raspberry jam
- View of Andersnatten and Soneren
Permanent exhibition
- Kittelsens kunstnerhjem – The restored home with original colours and furniture, Kittelsen's carvings and painted motifs, and a large collection of his sketches.
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Buskerudmuseene
Admission & discounts
| Adults | NOK 130 |
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| Reduced | NOK 110Adults in groups of 15 or more |
| Children & teens | NOK 80The children's ticket includes painting at an easel and making a boat in the Hønsehuset (henhouse). |
| Groups (15+ people) | NOK 110 per personAdults in groups of 15 or more. Outside the season: adults, at least 5 people, NOK 150 per person, by booking only. |
| Families | NOK 370Two adults and two children. |
| Outside the season, adult (at least 5 people, by booking only) | NOK 150 |
The ticket includes a guided tour of the artist's home, which takes about 35–45 minutes.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
There are accessibility ramps up to the veranda and into the studio at the back, giving access to the first rooms on level 1 and to Kittelsen's studio with the fireplace room inside. The museum arranges guiding and entry for wheelchair and rollator users; please get in touch in advance. There is an accessible toilet (HC toilet).
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Family ticket | NOK 370 · Two adults and two children. |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Playground / play area
Barnas hus with painting at an easel and boat making in the Hønsehuset, and Barnas sti with sculptures by Tom Berre leading up to the troll castle and amphitheatre. Separate activities for children.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 150 m to the entrance
Large car park with information signs. From there a footpath on a gentle uphill slope, about 150 metres, leads up to the artist's home. People with reduced mobility can drive on around Lauvlia and park by the Bryggerhuset (brewhouse).
Lauvlia lies in Sigdal along County Road 287 (Fv287) between Åmodt and Eggedal, by Lake Soneren. About 25 minutes from Hagan (Chr. Skredsvig's home), 30 minutes from Blaafarveværket, one hour from Kongsberg and 1 hour 45 minutes from Oslo.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Inga's kitchen with waffles, coffee snacks, piroger, coffee, tea, local raspberry juice and ice cream; seating on the gallery and in the courtyard. Museum shop in the former brewhouse.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 40 min |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The artist's home can only be experienced with a guide. Tours every full hour during opening hours, lasting about 35–45 minutes. |
