Bjølstad Farm, Heritage farm in Heidal, Sel Municipality, Norway
Bjølstad Farm is an active agricultural property in the Heidal valley with several protected buildings showing traditional Norwegian construction. The estate spreads across cultivated land and extensive forest in this mountain region.
The farm appears in written records from 1270 and grew over centuries into a large estate with many tenant holdings. The Bratt family took over management in the 1430s and continues operating the property today.
The buildings here reflect how rural communities in this valley organized their work and lived across generations. Walking through the site shows traditional Norwegian construction methods that shaped the local landscape.
The property is private and actively farmed, so visits need to be arranged in advance with the owners. Check ahead before visiting the area to understand the current access and any visiting possibilities.
The Bjølstad Chapel from the 1500s contains doorposts with carved designs from an even older stave church. These ornamental wooden pieces were incorporated into the later chapel, blending different periods together.
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