Vinstra Attractions
The road from Harpefoss runs for 7km/4.5mi to Vinstra (alt. 241m/791ft, pop. 2,500), situated opposite the junction of the rivers Vinstra and Lågen. Features of interest are the wooden church of Sødorp (1752) and the Peer Gyntgård (18 old houses; privately owned).
The Peer Gynt rally has been held each year since 1967, including an open-air performance of the play.
The Peer Gynt rally has been held each year since 1967, including an open-air performance of the play.
Peer Gynt Festival
Vinstra Peer Gynt Festival is in August.
This folk festival brings together musicians, singers and dancers, as well as exhibitors for four days in the small town of Vinstra. Local residents also join in the merriment by dressing in traditional costumes and parading through the streets.
The festival is dedicated to a classical piece by Edward Grieg based on the story of Peer Gynt. Gynt is Norwegian folk hero who is said to have ridden reindeer horseback.
Expositions are also organized as part of the festival.
This folk festival brings together musicians, singers and dancers, as well as exhibitors for four days in the small town of Vinstra. Local residents also join in the merriment by dressing in traditional costumes and parading through the streets.
The festival is dedicated to a classical piece by Edward Grieg based on the story of Peer Gynt. Gynt is Norwegian folk hero who is said to have ridden reindeer horseback.
Expositions are also organized as part of the festival.
