History of the house - a timeline
1913
Ludwig Wittgenstein rented accommodation in Skjolden center at postmaster Klingenberg.
Here he prepared the work for his first major work, which was later called Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. At the same time, he designed and planned his own house in Skjolden .
1914
The house was completed in the fall of 1914.
The house was placed 45 meters above Eidsvatnet with a view of the village. Skjolden . Wittgenstein wanted peace and quiet, and so he had to be far from people and as inaccessible as possible. The place was popularly called “Österrike”.
1958
The house was moved to Bolstadmoen in Skjolden .
Here the building was rebuilt with some changes. The biggest changes were a new entrance, the walls were covered with Eternite panels and the roof was turned 90 degrees.
2014
The foundation Wittgenstein in Skjolden established June 20, 2014.
Luster Municipality has purchased the land. The house will be restored to its original foundation. New generations will be able to experience the workplace of Wittgenstein and be inspired to break your own thoughts.
2021
The house and the surrounding area were protected by law. The ceremony was held on May 13, 2022 due to the corona pandemic.
2017-2019
The house was dismantled in the fall of 2017, rebuilt in 2018, and inaugurated in 2019 with a 2-day event.
Although the house was physically altered in 1958, it was otherwise well intact. The Eternit wall panels had preserved the walls for the past 60 years. The workers were therefore able to restore the house to its 1914 appearance relatively easily. The house was first rebuilt in a large warehouse in the village, then dismantled and erected directly on site.