Flåklypa by Kjell Aukrust
A universe that continues to inspire.
Kjell Aukrust (1920-2002) is one of Norway’s most beloved authors and foremost illustrators. His first stories about the residents in Flåklypa came out in 1946. In Aukrust’s stories the cartoons had a significance far beyond illustrating the text. Drawings and text, humor and seriousness, adventurous inventions and long-lasting moods went hand in hand in everything he created – from the wild ones of Flåklypa to the quiet wonders of Ludvig.
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The Highest Brand Awareness
In the latest profile survey in Norway
5 Million
tickets sold for the movie Flåklypa Grand Prix, the most watched film in Norway
Voted Norway’s
Funniest Book
In a listener survey
on NRK, 2012, Alvdal trilogy
Kjell Aukrust
Kjell Aukrust started his career as an illustrator working for newspaper and magazines and debuted in 1958 as an author. He has written over 30 books, many of which contain beautiful illustrations of his two most known characters Solan and Ludvig.
Drawing and text, humor and seriousness, went hand in hand in everything Kjell Aukrust did – from the wild and crazy characteristics in the fictional newspaper “Flåklypa Tidende” to the quiet wonder of one of his most famous characters, Ludvig.
The art of Aukrust has been used in both films, theater and ballet. His drawings have been bought by the National Gallery (Nasjonalgalleriet) and his books are continues to be renewed for publishing.
He was a multi-artist who has influenced Norwegian culture and society with his subtle quotes and character descriptions from Flåklypa and fantastic drawings of rural life in Alvdal.
Kjell Aukrust continued to write books, draw, and paint throughout his whole life.
– Benedikte Kjernsmo, General Manager of the Aukrust Foundation“All the characters that Kjell created are so carefully described, both in his drawings and in his stories about them.”
Flåklypa by Qvisten Animation
For the first time, the characters have been brought to life in full 3D animation for the big screen by Qvisten Animation.
The beloved trio from Flåklypa – Solan, Ludvig, and Reodor – has been reimagined with a fresh, modern touch while retaining all the original charm that made them iconic. The goal has been to stay as true as possible to Kjell Aukrust’s signature style.
The 3D animation appears on Christmas Special on NRK, and a new movie Flåklypa From Paris to the Pyramids will premiere in 2025.
The Aukrust House in Alvdal
A gallery and museum.
The Aukrust House is located in the heart of Alvdal and manages all of Kjell Aukrust’s artistic work, original literature and art.
”Flåklypatoppen” and Reodor Felgen’s moon rocket, La Pollo XIII, offer exciting experiences for the whole family and children of all ages. Here you can see the work behind the film “Månelyst” i Flåklypa and take part in Reodor Felgen’s mysterious world.
Hunderfossen Amusement Park
Hunderfossen amusement park in Norway have 3 attractions based on the Flåklypa universe. One of them, Reodor Felgens Hyperakselerator, won the award for best attraction at the THEA Awards in Los Angeles 2022.
