Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by - Valberg Tower - Stavanger, Norway
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N 58° 58.312 E 005° 43.874
32V E 312096 N 6541515
The connection between Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by and Stavanger's Valbergtårnet (Valberg Tower) lies in the inspiration for the character of Tobias, the town's observant and kind-hearted watchman.
Waymark Code: WM1AYM8
Location: Rogaland, Norway
Date Posted: 10/30/2024
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by (When the Robbers Came to Cardamom Town) is a beloved Norwegian children's book written by Torbjørn Egner, first published in 1955. The story is set in the fictional town of Kardemomme and revolves around its unique inhabitants, including the peaceful townspeople, three mischievous robbers, and the lovable town watchman, Tobias. Egner's book has become an enduring part of Norwegian culture, cherished for its humor, moral lessons, and whimsical characters.

The connection between Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by and Stavanger's Valbergtårnet (Valberg Tower) lies in the inspiration for the character of Tobias, the town's observant and kind-hearted watchman. Egner drew inspiration from the real-life watchmen who once guarded Stavanger from the Valbergtårnet, particularly from Tobias Sandstøl, who was a watchman there until the early 20th century. Sandstøl's dedication to watching over the city and his role in alerting the community to fires or other dangers inspired the character of Tobias, who holds a similar role in the fictional Kardemomme by?

In Kardemomme by, Tobias is a central figure who keeps an eye on the town from his tower and plays a crucial role in maintaining its safety and harmony. His character embodies the watchman’s qualities of vigilance, kindness, and responsibility, drawing a direct link to the historical role of watchmen in Stavanger. The connection to Valbergtårnet gives local Norwegian readers an added layer of historical depth and cultural significance when enjoying Egner's book.

"Plot summaryThe book is about the peaceful town of Kardemomme and the people there, as well as the only characters which stir up serious trouble. They are the three robbers, Casper, Jasper and Jonathan who live outside the town and regularly enter to steal the things they need. The robbers get arrested and are treated well in jail. In the end they are reformed, and in the final chapter, they become the heroes of the day when they extinguish a fire in the tower of the town. Finally, Casper becomes the town's fireman, Jasper becomes the town's circus manager and Jonathan becomes a baker."

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The book was made into a film in 1988, directed by Bente Erichsen.
Short Description: In Stavanger's Valbergtårnet (Valberg Tower) lies in the inspiration for the character of Tobias. Egner drew inspiration from the real-life watchmen who once guarded Stavanger from the Valbergtårnet, particularly from Tobias Sandstøl, who was a watchman t

Book Title: Folk og røvere i Kardemomme

First Year Published: 1955

Author's Name: Thorbjørn Egner

Name of Waymarked Item: Valberg Tower

Location of Item: Valberg Tower

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The connection between Folk og røvere i Kardemomme by and Stavanger's Valbergtårnet (Valberg Tower) lies in the inspiration for the character of Tobias, the town's observant and kind-hearted watchman.


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