The importance of skiing for who Ibsen became - and what he wrote about
Ibsen became great precisely because he was born in Skien, says Ibsen researcher Jon Nygaard. Here you can read a short version of his new biography, written exclusively for Ibsenbyen Skien.
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Ibsen in March
Skien celebrates Henrik Ibsen's birthday on March 20th with a series of events throughout the month. Here you can learn about Ibsen's life and work in many different ways.
See the full programThe 2025 Bucking Leap -a conference on the dissemination of Ibsen in schools
Have you thought that it would be fun to get young people to understand Ibsen? Have you also thought that it's not always just about reading the play?
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Welcome to Ibsenbyen Skien
Welcome to Ibsenbyen.no. Here you can get to know Ibsenbyen Skien and plan your visit here. You'll also learn more about Henrik Ibsen's upbringing, get the latest news about the plans for the big Ibsen anniversary in 2028 and much more.
Read more about ibsenbyen.noWhat's happening?
Here you will find all the events in Skien and the surrounding area that are by, about or inspired by Ibsen gathered in one place.
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