Trollkauk is a festival, but it’s also a small farm, a forest, a village, a bunch of people, and a lot of things that are difficult to put into words.

It takes place at Risen, a small farm tucked away in the mountains of Romsdalen. What started as a place for a few people to gather has slowly grown into something much bigger, while still staying close to where it all began.

Today, Risen is home to a legendary trio known as the Risen Bandidos: Arent, Nils and Walid. Together with a growing community of volunteers, artists, friends and festival-goers, they have turned the valley into a place for music, art, food, fire, creativity and connection.

Trollkauk is shaped by the people who come here. It’s local stories and old traditions, strange ideas, international friendships, quiet moments in the forest and nights that tend to go on a little longer than planned.

But perhaps most importantly, Trollkauk is built together.