Troldhaugen

Troldhaugen is the former home of the composer Edvard Grieg, at Troldhaugvegen 65 in the Paradis area of Bergen, Vestland, Norway, about 8 km south of the city centre. The easiest route is the Bergen Light Rail (Bybanen) line 1 from Byparken to the Hop stop, taking about 25 minutes, followed by a walk of about 10 minutes; a ticket bought through the Skyss Billett app costs about 45 NOK (about $4.70). The site includes Grieg's villa, where the composer and his wife Nina lived from 1885 until his death in 1907, a small composer's hut by the water where he worked, and the burial place of the couple, set into a rock face above the lake Nordåsvatnet. The Edvard Grieg Museum has an exhibition on his life and music, and the Troldsalen concert hall hosts concerts, often during the summer season. Visitors can take a guided tour of the villa in season, and the grounds offer a short, gentle walk with views over the water. A suggested outing is a morning ride on the light rail, a visit to the museum and villa, time at the hut and grave, a coffee in the on-site café, and a return to the city by early afternoon, leaving time for other Bergen sights. For those who want to hear the music in place, checking the concert schedule at griegmuseum.no in advance is useful. The best season is May to September, when the villa tours and concerts run most fully, though the site is also open at other times with reduced schedules. Food is available at the museum café, and the light rail connection means that the trip is easy to combine with a meal back in Bergen. Opening times and ticket prices are given on the museum website.