Welcome to Ibsenbyen.no

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.

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Vision and values 

Our greatest inspiration is our city child, Henrik Ibsen. His works contain free, courageous and often merciless statements and reflections. What we do should therefore be more like Ibsen than about Ibsen.

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Photo: Borgen, Gustav / Norwegian Folk Museum

The big four (and many smaller ones)

Ibsenbyen Skien is brought to life by both large and small players in the city and the surrounding area. Not to mention the people who work and live here.

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Sustainability

We're not going to save the world with what we do. But saving the world requires an open and honest culture. A culture where there is room and space for questions, dialog and debate. And that's what we hope to contribute to.

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To hell then with all the savourless lies!

- Peer Gynt (1867)

Would you like to join us?

We want to reach and include Ibsen stakeholders - not only in our own region, but also nationally and internationally towards the big anniversary in 2028. If you want to contribute, we would love to hear from you.

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