Skaugum, Royal residence in Asker, Norway.
Skaugum is a royal residence in Asker designed with functionalist architecture and clean lines. The L-shaped main house is surrounded by several outbuildings that together form a residential complex with reception rooms and private spaces.
The original manor house burned down in 1930, after which architect Arnstein Arneberg designed a new functionalist building. Its completion in 1932 marked a shift to brick construction instead of wood.
The estate shows how the Norwegian royal family remains connected to farming and rural life. Visitors can see how the family uses the farmland and forests as part of their everyday surroundings.
The grounds are divided into several zones, with the main house and outbuildings spread across the larger property. Visitors should plan enough time to explore the different areas.
During World War II, the estate served as the residence of Reichskommissar Josef Terboven, whose presence shaped this site's wartime story. The bunker built beneath the main house stands as a reminder of that difficult period.
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