Nordic by nature
Denmark and Norway with architect and broadcaster Anthony Burke
9–21 June 2027
Nordic by nature: design and architecture
Back by popular demand after selling out in 2026
What if truly great design lies not in what we build, but in how we respond to the natural world around us? Together with Anthony Burke, experience how a connection to nature and the environment has been fundamental to the evolution of Scandinavia’s modern design philosophy over the last 100 years.
Our tour of six incredible locations in Denmark and Norway explores modern and contemporary architecture, with a twist, in a culture based on lagom – the pursuit of balance in daily life. We start with the clean lines and cool designs of the city, but we’ll also swim in a harbour pool in Copenhagen, enjoy a sauna in Norway with a Sauna Master, indulge in forest bathing and take in dramatic fiords. Along the way, we’ll also talk with local architects about their design influences, visit the birthplace of Jørn Utzon (architect of the Sydney Opera House), view the tallest residential building in Denmark currently under construction and take a ride on the famous Flam scenic railway.
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ARoS Aarhus Art Museum, Jutland, Denmark
Photo: Alamy
Tour details
The Twist at Kistefos Museum, Norway
Image: Judy Proudfoot
Solveig Haukaas Art Studio in Sognefjord, Norway
Image: Zara Officer
The Utzon Center in Aalborg, Denmark
Image: Carles Gil Pujals
Aarhus, Denmark
Photo: Shutterstock
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebaek, Denmark
Photo: Alamy
- To note:
The Art in Focus International Tours program is presented by the Art Gallery of New South Wales’ members organisation, the Art Gallery Society of New South Wales. As well as providing a wonderful experience, your travel tour will also help to raise funds to support the Art Gallery.
Art in Focus International Tours are open to anyone who appreciates the best of travel, not only Art Gallery members.
- Top image:
All of Nature flows through Us by Marc Quinn, Oslo, photo: John Pearson
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