Bøker i Bø brings readers and writers together for conversations, readings and cultural events in Bø, Telemark. The organiser has announced the next festival for 30 April–2 May 2027. The detailed 2027 programme has not yet been published, so use this guide to plan the journey, then check each event with the organiser.
Plan the programme, tickets and venues
The 2026 edition used several venues around Bø, including Gullbring cultural centre, the public library, a bookshop and Lifjell art centre. That does not confirm the 2027 venues. Check the official programme for the address, starting time and ticket conditions of every session. Some talks may be free while others require a ticket or festival pass.
Make a weekend of it
If you want to attend several sessions, staying overnight avoids a late drive after the evening programme. Leave time between venues and for meals; spring weather in Telemark can change quickly. You can combine the literary weekend with a separate day by the Telemark Canal or in the fruit-growing villages around Lake Norsjø.
Stay together in Mid-Telemark
Telemark Guesthouse in Ulefoss is a whole holiday home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, suitable for a group of up to 15 guests. Allow roughly 25–30 minutes by car to central Bø, depending on the venue and traffic. Plan the return journey before booking evening events.
Telemark Guesthouse is not the festival organiser. Confirm the 2027 programme, venues, times and tickets directly with Bøker i Bø before travelling.
Stay nearby
Stay together for Bøker i Bø
A shared base in Ulefoss makes it easier to plan several festival events across the weekend. The whole house has four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and free parking.
Around 25–30 minutes by car to central Bø; verify the venue for each event.