Sem hovudgard i Tønsberg

The Sem Manor stands as a traditional Norwegian residential estate situated 5 kilometers west of Tønsberg city, near the shores of Tønsbergfjorden.

The estate gained prominence when King Harald Fairhair designated his son Bjorn Farmann as the property master, until Eric Bloodaxe killed him in 927.

The manor reflects the architectural evolution of Norwegian estates, transitioning from medieval wooden structures to stone buildings following the 1682 fire.

Located at coordinates 59.29071, 10.386785, the manor forms part of a community with 2,733 residents spread across 2.02 square kilometers.

Field Marshal Wilhelm Gustav Wedel reconstructed the manor in stone after the 1682 fire, transforming it into what became known as Jarlsberg Manor.

Location: Tønsberg Municipality

GPS coordinates: 59.29071,10.38678

Latest update: May 3, 2025 11:50