Croftholmen

Croftholmen is a wooden estate in Bamble consisting of 26 buildings, centered around a main house designed in Swiss chalet style. The property includes various outbuildings and grounds arranged across a spacious landscape.

A businessman acquired the land in the 1890s and hired an architect to design the main house according to his vision. The construction involved substantial effort and shaped what the estate became.

The estate shows how international design influences mixed with local building methods that were common in the Telemark region. Swiss chalet style elements blend with the wood construction techniques that shaped the area's architectural character.

Certain areas of the property are open to visitors, though it remains a private estate. You can explore the grounds and walk through various outdoor spaces on the site.

The stairwell hall inside the main house has special protected status because of its architectural importance. This interior element shows the attention given to crafted details throughout the building.

Location: Bamble

Architects: Haldor Børve

Architectural style: Swiss chalet style

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 59.04389,9.70667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25