Åge Lindtvedt (born 1947)

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Lindtvedt has been a central figure in the queer community in Kongsberg. He has worked as a hairdresser throughout his adult life.

In 1969, Lindtvedt became the father of a daughter. Not long after, he began traveling to Oslo to seek out spaces for homosexuals. He recalls visiting Fallas Kro, colloquially known as “the queer place at Majorstuen,” and later attending parties at Venstres Hus. He also participated in some of the very first pride marches organized in the capital.

Throughout this time, he remained based in Kongsberg, where he was consistently visible as an openly gay man—staffing information booths, visiting schools, and organizing social gatherings.

In an excerpt from the interview, Lindtvedt reflects on what gave him the confidence to live openly in his hometown and to remain there.

The full interview is available in our reading room.

Skeivt Arkiv met Åge Lindtvedt in Hvittingfoss in November 2019.