The Board of Directors of Voksenåsen AS is appointed by the Swedish government and consists of Beatrice Ask (Chair of the Board), Lisa Ann Cooper, Espen Daae, Johanna Danielsson, Jan Gulliksen, Niels Righolt, Anna Sjöström Douagi, and Knut Storberget. Mikael Eriksson, Sweden’s Ambassador to Norway, serves as an ex officio member of the Board. The Board appoints the CEO. Maria af Klinteberg Herresthal has been appointed for a fixed term until August 1, 2029. The management team also includes Program Director Anna Florén and Hotel Director Silje Jørgensen
Who we are
A Living National Gift
Voksenåsen is Norway’s national gift to Sweden, presented as a token of gratitude for the humanitarian aid provided during World War II. It is a hotel and cultural center offering a unique setting for people to come together.
A modernist cultural landmark overlooking the Oslo Fjord and surrounded by nature. Drawing on the site’s unique energy, Voksenåsen creates a space for reflection, inspiration, and new perspectives.
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Organization and Operating Model
Mission and Framework
Mission and Framework
Voksenåsen is a Norwegian limited liability company wholly owned by the Swedish government through the Swedish Ministry of Culture. The company is part of a group of state-owned enterprises with a specific public mission adopted by the Riksdag. The mission aims to generate social benefits beyond financial returns.
The 7,000-square-meter building and the 33,000-square-meter lot are owned and managed by the Norwegian State Property Agency.
The framework for the company’s operations is set forth in the company’s articles of incorporation and in the annual allocation and regulatory letter from the owner.
Articles of Association, Section 3
The purpose of the company shall be to operate Voksenåsen in order to promote Swedish-Norwegian understanding and carry out related activities. Through initiatives and projects, the company shall also seek to reflect Sweden’s and Norway’s international engagement. Voksenåsen shall be open to everyone. In its capacity as a contact center for Sweden and Norway, the company shall collaborate with various communities, organizations, and institutions of significance to the priority areas.
The History Behind Voksenåsen
Norway's national gift to Sweden
Voksenåsen is something as rare as a national gift—Norway’s gift to Sweden after World War II. A symbol of gratitude, friendship, and a shared desire for reconciliation and future cooperation.
Behind the national gift lies a powerful story of aid, gratitude, and close ties between Norway and Sweden during and after the war.
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Sustainability
Environment and sustainability
At the heart of Voksenåsen's activities lies a desire to ensure ethical and commercially sustainable operations. We take responsibility for the future — for the people, culture, and nature around us.
As a hotel and cultural center in Nordmarka, we have a special responsibility to protect the natural environment that surrounds us, and we are constantly working to reduce our environmental impact.
Read about our sustainability workReports
Download or open our annual reports and annual statements.
Annual Report 2025
DownloadClimate Report 2025 Voksenåsen AS LUMA – Sustainability Tool from Miljøfyrtårn
DownloadVSME Full Report 2025
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DownloadResolution on the Proposal for an Auditor for Voksenåsen AS for 2023 (Signed)
DownloadAnnual Report 2021
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DownloadThe fate of Norwegian Jews should occupy a central place in the narrative of Sweden and the Holocaust.
DownloadAnnual Report 2019
DownloadAnnual Report 2018
DownloadAnnual Report 2017
DownloadAnnual Report 2016
DownloadMemorandum from the Sweden-Norway Research Conference on WWII, April 9–10, 2019
DownloadProgram Guide 2017
DownloadMemory trips to Norway, online
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About the collection
A Swedish-Norwegian art collection
The national gift included a collection of Swedish and Norwegian artworks that form the foundation of today’s art collection. In 2019, the Public Art Council conducted a review and expansion of the collection, adding works by several Swedish contemporary artists. Today, the collection consists of several hundred works—including paintings, prints, textiles, and sculptures.
The more recent works have been selected in dialogue with the original collection and establish connections between artistic practices, generations, and forms of expression. In their placement, emphasis has been placed on highlighting art-historical connections and allowing the art to interact with the building and its surroundings.
The artworks are displayed in the common areas and are accessible to everyone who visits Voksenåsen.
Read more about the artworks, the artists, and the ideas behind the collection in the Voksenåsen art catalog.
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