Gulskogen Manor, Manor house and museum in Drammen, Norway
Gulskogen Manor is a manor house and museum near Drammen containing original furnishings from several generations of the Arbo family within Louis XVI style architecture. The rooms reflect how the family lived across different periods and remain furnished as they were.
The estate was acquired by Peter Nicolai Arbo and Anne Cathrine Collett through an auction purchase in 1794 and transformed into a modern country house by 1804. These architectural improvements reflected progressive ideas for rural housing at that time.
The manor displays paintings by Peter Nicolai Arbo, a significant Norwegian historical painter who spent his youth here. His artwork is deeply connected to the family's life and their presence in this house.
The estate welcomes visitors during the warmer months with limited daily hours to explore the historical rooms inside. It is wise to check visiting times beforehand since access is seasonal and restricted to specific windows.
The grounds feature three terraces linked by stairs that combine both formal avenues and naturalistic areas with ponds dating from the 1800s. This tiered arrangement creates distinct spaces to explore across the larger property.
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