HENRIK IBSEN’S «PEER GYNT» with music inspired by Edvard Grieg
Many of Norway’s greatest artists have walked through the Gudbrandsdalen valley in search of inspiration. The valley tells folktales about trolls and hulder, as well as historical persons like Peer Gynt.
At the outdoor theater play “Peer Gynt” by lake Gålåvatnet, Norwegian drama, music and nature come together for an evening of spetacular adventures in Peer Gynt’s birthplace. On your way to Gålå, visit Maihaugen, one of Europe’s largest historical outdoor museums. Experience what Ibsen and other famous artists saw on their journey up Gudbrandsdalen valley.
Travel over the mountain to Gålå for scenic sights and a connection to the Norwegian nature
We invite you in to Gudbrandsdalen valley, to experience Norwegian culture and nature through Peer Gynt. SUGGESTIONS
Program for individual travel Program for group travel Arrival dates: 30-31 July, 04-07 August 2015. Arrival dates: 30-31 July, 04-07 August 2015.
Day 1 Day 1 Arrival in Oslo, travel to your choice of hotel Arrival in Oslo. Travel to Lillehammer. in the Lillehammer region. 2:30 pm Guided tour with a cultural element in the Peer Gynt loft at Maihaugen. Day 2 Travel to your choice of hotel. 11:00 am Visit Maihaugen, a historical museum. Day 2 1:15 pm Guided tour with a cultural Daytime: Hiking, horseback riding, element in the Peer Gynt loft at Maihaugen. rafting or other activities. Activities 2:20 pm Festival-bus - Lillehammer to Gålå. depend on choice of hotel. 5:00 pm Dinner at the Peer Gynt 5:00 pm Dinner at the Peer Gynt festival festival venue by lake Gålåvatnet. venue by lake Gålåvatnet. 6:30 pm International introduction 6:30 pm International introduction to to the theater play. the theater play. 7:30 pm ”Peer Gynt” by lake Gålåvatnet. 7:30 pm “Peer Gynt” by lake Gålåvatnet. 11:00 pm Bus back to the Lillehammer 11:00 pm Return to chosen hotel. region and your choice of hotel. Day 3 Day 3 Return to Oslo. Return to Oslo.
The theatre play is suited for international audience through international introduction, a full summary booklet and an audio guide. Explore more of Norway, Ibsen, Grieg and Munch. Ibsen, Grieg and Munch come together in the stage play “Peer Gynt” by lake Gålåvatnet.
Grieg wrote the music for Ibsen’s drama, and Munch was inspired by scenes from the theater play in several of his paintings. Explore Norway with these three grand masters in Norwegian culture.
Day 1 * Oslo: Travel to your choice of hotel. * Visit the Ibsen Museum. * Visit the Munch Museum.
Day 2 * Oslo to Lillehammer, approx. 184 km. * Guided tour with a cultural element in the Peer Gynt loft at Maihaugen. * Travel to your choice of hotel.
Day 3 * Daytime: Hiking, horseback riding, rafting or other activities. Activities depend on choice of hotel. * Dinner at the Peer Gynt Festival venue by lake Gålåvatnet. * Introduction to the theater play. * ”Peer Gynt” by lake Gålåvatnet. Photos: Bård Gundersen, Arne Hernæs, Jørgen Skaug, Terje Rakke. Day 4 * Travel to Kaupanger, approx. 243 km from Vinstra. Prolong for one day, or continue to Bergen. * Fjord cruise from Kaupanger to Gudvangen, approx. 2,5 hours. * Gudvangen to Bergen, approx. 147 km.
Day 5 * Visit Edvard Grieg’s home, “Troldhaugen”. * End of a marvelous journey. Alternative routes between Lillehammer and Gålå.
The Peer Gynt Farm Road, an idyllic mountain road with views to the Rondane National park.
Gålå The Peer Gynt road, a The E6 in Gudbrandsdalen Gålå scenic mountain road valley, with lush nature and Lillehammer through the realm traditional architecture. of Peer Gynt.
The Espedalen road over to the Peer Gynt road, genuine Norwegian wilderness.
Maps from Google
Guided tour at Maihaugen, dinner and tickets for “Peer Gynt” by lake Gålåvatnet for groups must be booked in beforehand.
For more information: www.peergynt.no/en