Bygdøy Royal Estate, Royal estate and heritage site in Oslo, Norway
Bygdøy Royal Estate is a farm and heritage site featuring a manor house, farm buildings, and extensive parkland on the northwestern part of the Bygdøy peninsula in Oslo. The grounds include stables, pastures, and cultivated fields alongside the historic structures that define the property's appearance and layout.
The estate came into royal hands in 1305 when King Haakon V gave it to Queen Euphemia, after it had belonged to the Cistercian monastery of Hovedøya for generations. This gift marked the beginning of its role as a royal residence on the peninsula.
The property has served as a summer residence for the Norwegian royal family for several centuries, shaping the character of the Bygdøy peninsula. Visitors can sense this royal tradition in the landscape, even though the main house remains closed to the public.
Farm buildings and stables open on Saturdays from March through June and August through October, with the main house remaining off-limits to visitors. Plan your visit according to these seasonal hours, as the property is not accessible during other months.
The property operates one of Oslo's largest organic dairy farms, producing milk products and homemade jams made from fruits grown on the grounds. This sustainable farming practice blends royal heritage with modern ecological methods.
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