Welcome to 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 such world renowned books as Pan, Growth of the Soil and Wayfarers.

Opening hours

February March:
Monday and Tuesday: closed
Wednesday–Friday: 10:00–15:30
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–17:00

April, May:
Monday: closed
Tuesday–Friday: 10:00–15:30
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–17:00

June, July, August:
Open every day
01.06–17.06: 10:00–16:00
18.06–13.08: 10:00–18:00
14.08–31.08: 10:00–16:00

Knut Hamsun's childhood home is open:
24.06–06.08: 11:00–16:00
September and October:
Monday: closed
Tuesday–Friday: 10:00–15:30
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–17:00
November and December:
Monday and Tuesday: closed

Wednesday–Friday: 10:00–15:30
Saturday and Sunday: 11:00–17:00

Easter 2023:

Palm Sunday 2 April: 11:00-17:00
Monday, April 3: Closed
Tuesday 4 April: 10:00-15:30
Wednesday 5 April: 10:00-15:30
Maundy Thursday 6 April: closed
Good Friday 7 April: closed
Easter Eve 8 April: 11:00–15:00 1
Easter Sunday, April 9: closed
2nd Easter Monday 10 April: closed

Tickets

The Hamsun Centre
Adults: NOK 130
Children (0-18 years old): free
Pensioners / students: NOK 90
Groups (more than 10 people): NOK 90 per person

Combined ticket to The Hamsun Centre, Breidablikk and Hamsuns childhood home:

Adults: NOK 170
Children (0-18 years old): free
Pensioners / students: NOK 120
Groups (more than 10 people): NOK 120 per person

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