Peter Øvig Knudsen (born 1961 in Holme, Aarhus) is a Danish journalist and author who trained at the Danish School of Media and Journalism in 1987. After years at Dagbladet Information and Weekendavisen, he has worked as a full-time non-fiction writer since 2003. His two-volume works on the Blekingegade Gang (2007) and the 1970 Thy hippie camp (2011-12) became major bestsellers, establishing him as one of Denmark's leading documentary writers. He has received numerous awards, including the Cavling Prize (2007) and a lifetime grant from the Danish Arts Foundation (2022).
Peter Øvig Knudsen held a lecture on the history of hemp at SIND-Festival in Frederikshavn on March 24, 2026 based on his latest book.
Peter Øvig Knudsen participated in Vidensfestival 2026 in Copenhagen on March 21 - the event sold out in record time.
Dagbladet Information published an interview with Peter Øvig Knudsen in February 2026.
On September 19, 2025, Peter Øvig's essay 'Øvigs little book about pot' was published by Gyldendal - his latest publication.
In September 2023, 'Dem der ikke tier', Øvig's documentary book about sexual abuse at Danish children's homes, was published.
Free workshop with acclaimed author Peter Øvig on autobiographical and documentary writing, covering ideas, ethics, and narrative structure.
Author Peter Øvig leads a workshop on writing autobiographical and documentary narratives, exploring ideas, ethics, and dramaturgy.
Author Peter Øvig shares his experience of psychiatric hospitalization, electroconvulsive therapy, and recovery from severe depression in this personal lecture.
Author Peter Øvig leads a two-hour workshop on writing autobiographical and documentary narratives, covering ideas, ethics, and dramaturgy with practical writing exercises.
Award-winning author Peter Øvig and musician Slagger Lund share personal stories about mental illness and recovery in this intimate evening at Herfølge Library.
Author Peter Øvig leads a two-hour workshop on writing documentary and autobiographical narratives, exploring ideas, ethics, and dramaturgy with practical writing exercises.