Haugesenteret is a museum and cultural centre dedicated to the poet Olav H. Hauge (1908-1994), housed in the old municipal building by the fjord in Ulvik.
Hauge is one of Norway's most celebrated poets. He lived his entire life in Ulvik, working as an apple farmer while writing poetry and translating world literature into Norwegian. In 2016, his poem "Det er den draumen" was voted Norway's best poem of all time. He was largely self-taught as a literary figure, building an enormous personal library at his farm Rossvoll. His poems are short, precise, and rooted in everyday life and nature.
The centre has exhibitions about Hauge's life and work, a poetry library, a workshop, and a small cafe. It hosts an annual poetry festival. Open five days a week from May to September. Groups can book guided tours year-round.
Hauge is one of Norway's most celebrated poets. He lived his entire life in Ulvik, working as an apple farmer while writing poetry and translating world literature into Norwegian. In 2016, his poem "Det er den draumen" was voted Norway's best poem of all time. He was largely self-taught as a literary figure, building an enormous personal library at his farm Rossvoll. His poems are short, precise, and rooted in everyday life and nature.
The centre has exhibitions about Hauge's life and work, a poetry library, a workshop, and a small cafe. It hosts an annual poetry festival. Open five days a week from May to September. Groups can book guided tours year-round.
