Norli Litteraturhuset

Welcome to the bookshop at The House of Literature. Norli Litteraturhuset is a unique bookshop in Norway.

Photo of the bookshop Norli Litteraturhuset

Opening Hours

  • Monday–friday: 11:00–20:00
  • Saturday: 11:00–18:00
  • Sunday: 12:00–16:00

Summer Openings (July - August):

  • Mondays - Closed
  • Tuesdays - 12:00-19:00
  • Wed - Sat - 12:00-18:00
  • Sundays - Closed (July 7 - August 11)
  • Aug 1 - Aug 3 - 12:00-18:00
  • Aug 5 - Aug 10 - 12:00-18:00

Norli Litteraturhuset is a unique bookshop in Norway. The bookshop has an extensive selection of fiction for readers of all ages, as well as a good variety of books on history, politics, debate, poetry, and philosophy. Discover literary gems you won’t be able to find elsewhere, along with thought-provoking and inspiring books. Go on a literary treasure hunt!

The bookshop aims to have an updated and relevant selection of books, continually reflecting the program at The House of Literature, with book signings regularly following the events.

Book Sales at Events

If you wish to have a book sale in relation to your event at the House of Literature, please contact Norli in advance on telephone or e-mail.

Quiz

Every month, the bookstore hosts a quiz in collaboration with the The House of Literature. The experienced quizmaster Anne Gaathaug conducts the quiz with questions ranging from literature and music to sports and Norwegian cities. The quiz takes place on the first Tuesday of each month, and registration opens on the 15th of the preceding month. The quiz takes place in Norwegian, to view the next quiz click the language icon in the top-right corner to view the Norwegian website.

Serious Sunday

On Sundays Norli Litteraturhuset offers exciting lectures on various topics related to society, history, and science from the entire field of non-fiction. The event series "Serious sunday" is a collaboration between Norli bookshop and The House of Literature. The series primarily takes place in Norwegian, to view upcoming events click the language icon in the top-right corner to view the Norwegian website.

Picture of the bookshop at The House of Literature
All photos: Kristin Svanæs-Soot