Berby, Manor house and protected area in Halden Municipality, Norway
Berby is a manor house with protected status situated within a nature reserve in Halden Municipality, positioned at the innermost reaches of the Iddefjord. The estate comprises several buildings and grounds integrated into the fjord landscape.
The manor was established in the early 20th century and served as a center for community activities. In 1940 it became the location of a home economics school that influenced local education.
The manor displays a working kitchen from the 1940s where home economics instruction took place. Visitors can see how domestic tasks were taught and organized during that era.
The property sits in a quiet location beside the fjord and is easily accessible by car with parking on-site. Visitors can book guided tours or rent the venue for events, with the warmer months being ideal for exploring the grounds.
The grounds contain original furnishings and equipment from the home economics school era that offer insights into everyday life and teaching methods of that time. These objects reveal practical details about how domestic instruction was actually conducted.
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