Welcome to The Hamsun Centre
The Hamsun Centre
The Knut Hamsun Centre is located by the vicarage ruins on the banks of the Glimma River in Presteid in Hamarøy Municipality in Northern Norway. The centre is situated in a beautiful cultural landscape surrounded by nature that remains virtually as untouched as it was in Hamsun’s time. The centre’s tower offers an impressive view over the realm of Hamsun, the area that inspired the author to write world renowned books like Pan, Growth of the Soil and Wayfarers.
Opening hours 2011
Winter season 16 August - 18 June:
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 3.30pm (café/shop 3pm)
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 5pm (café/shop 4.30pm)
Monday: closed
Summer season 18 June - 14 August:
Daily: 11am – 6pm (café/shop 5.30pm)
Admission
TICKETS:
Adults: NOK 90
Children (6-18 years old): NOK 50
Children (0-5 years old): free
Pensioners / students: NOK 70
Family ticket (2 adults and 3 children): NOK 250
Groups (more than 10 people): NOK 70 per person
ADMISSION-CARD 2011:
One person: NOK 350
Familycard (2+3) NOK 450
