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Siljustøl Museum

The home of the composer Harald Sæverud, famous for late romantic and neo-classicist works now houses a museum with occasional concerts. The somewhat mystic park around the house is open for the public.

Address: Siljustølveien 50
Getting there: about 20 minutes by car from the city centre, southbound bus lines 23 and 26 from the bus station
Hours: Museum open 24 Jun-23 Sep: Sun 12:00-16:00
Price: Museum admittance: Kr. 50; students: kr. 20, children: free
Website: siljustolmuseum.no (opens in a new tab)

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