Scan Magazine | Attraction of the Month | Norway
Attraction of the Month, Norway
Appreciation of poetry and literature in picturesque surroundings A place for creativity, inspiration and appreciation of language – that describes Stiftelsen Portåsen in a few words. The cultural centre is aiming to be as inclusive as possible to all ages and has something to offer everyone in order to give them plenty of reasons to visit. By Marte Eide | Photos: Nina Marshall
Stiftelsen Portåsen is located just outside Drammen, about a one-hour drive from Oslo. The poet Herman Wildenvey was born and raised at Portåsen farm and wrote a love declaration to his home 102 | Issue 91 | August 2016
through poems. That is why Portåsen is referred to as ‘the kingdom of Wildenvey’ and why he and his work are still an inspiration for the location and its visitors. The art and importance of word and language
are key at Stiftelsen Portåsen. “We want to encourage a more conscious relationship to language and how it is used, which can benefit all generations,” says general manager Jon Mihle, “which is why we describe it as a place for innovation within poetry and lyric.”
Recent developments The establishment consists of three different buildings from the old farm, and includes a café and a digital archive.