History of the house - a timeline
1913
Ludwig Wittgenstein rented accommodation in the center of Skjolden from postmaster Klingenberg.
Here he prepared his first major work, which was later named 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 located 45 meters above Eidsvatnet with a view of the village of Skjolden. Wittgenstein wanted peace and quiet for his work, 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 Wittgenstein Foundation in Skjolden was established on 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 Wittgenstein's workplace and be inspired to challenge their own ideas.
2021
The house and the surrounding area were formally closed at an event 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.