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Astruptunet is situated in idyllic surroundings on the south side of Jølstravatnet. Here you will find the home of painter, illustrator and graphic artist Nikolai Astrup (1880 - 1928), who is one of Norway´s most famous national artists.

Astrup experimented with the woodcut and was also an innovator in graphic techniques. He varied his work freely and untraditionally, sometimes by working on the place during the printing process, and sometimes by hand coloring the print after printing. 

After he completed his studies, he moved home to portray the nature and the people of Jølster. Astruptunet is not just an artist´s home, but also an important part of the artist´s life. As in Astrup´s paintings, we will see how Astrups´s love for the landscape and area still permeates the atmosphere around the farm, both internally and externally. 

The gallery contains permanent exhibitions of Astrup's art, graphics, paintings, lithographs, and sketches. In 2016 Atrups´s art was launched internationally in London and Germany.

Opening hours

Astruptunet has season closed, but it is possible to book a guided tour by appointment. Contact Solveig Berg Lofnes at +47 99 20 26 76 / +47 47 47 22 36 to book a private guided tour.

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Schedule

1 January - 20 May it is closed, but open on request to 99 20 26 76

Weekdays:
Closed
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed

May 21 - June 15

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
17:00–19:00
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
11:00–16:00
Saturday:
11:00–16:00
Sunday:
11:00–16:00

June 16 - June 30

Monday:
11:00–16:00
Tuesday:
11:00–16:00
Wednesday:
11:00–17:00
Thursday:
11:00–16:00
Friday:
11:00–16:00
Saturday:
11:00–16:00
Sunday:
11:00–16:00

July 1. - August 10.

Monday:
10:00–17:00
Tuesday:
10:00–17:00
Wednesday:
10:00–19:00
Thursday:
10:00–17:00
Friday:
10:00–17:00
Saturday:
10:00–17:00
Sunday:
10:00–17:00

August 11. - September 14.

Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
17:00–19:00
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
11:00–16:00
Saturday:
11:00–16:00
Sunday:
11:00–16:00

Prices

Gallery, Adult:
NOK 130
Gallery, Senior/Student:
NOK 100
Gallery, Children 0–17 years:
Free
Guided tour of kunstnarheim + gallery, Adult:
NOK 150
Guided tour of kunstnarheim + gallery, Senior/Student:
NOK 150
Guided tour of kunstnarheim + gallery, Children 0–17 years:
Free
Annual pass:
NOK 430
Museum pass (seasonal pass, 2 months):
NOK 240

Contact

Address:
  • Nikolai Astrups veg 1135
  • 6847 Vassenden
Phone:
+47 47 47 65 81
Email:
solber@misf.no
Website:
misf.no/astruptunet

Facilities

Season:
  • Autumn
  • Summer

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