Skinnarbøl

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Skinnarbøl, Manor house near Kongsvinger, Norway

The Skinnarbøl estate features a single-floor manor house built in 1849, decorated throughout in the Empire architectural style of the period.

Between 1892 and 1905, King Oscar II and Queen Sophia regularly resided at Skinnarbøl, with the Queen particularly favoring the estate for its accessibility.

The manor house, known as Grenseslottet, represents Norwegian aristocratic life and architectural preferences during the nineteenth century.

The estate, located at coordinates 60.1827, 12.0768, maintains protected status under Riksantikvaren, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

The manor house design included exceptionally large doorways to accommodate Queen Sophia's wheelchair, making it different from other royal residences.

GPS coordinates: 60.18270,12.07680

Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:01

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