Elingaard Manor, Renaissance manor museum in Onsøy, Norway.
Elingaard is a two-story manor building on the island of Onsoy featuring a central section with wings extending on both sides. The house stands within carefully designed gardens laid out in the English landscape style, which frames the entire property.
The current manor was built in 1749 following two major fires that destroyed earlier structures on the site. This building represents the reconstruction effort after these disasters fundamentally changed what stood at the location.
The manor served as the residence of the Bjelke family, one of the region's most powerful noble families for generations. Walking through the rooms today, you can sense how important this place was in shaping local society and governance.
The manor is best reached by traveling to the island by car or public transport, then approaching on foot from the parking area. It helps to contact the estate in advance to confirm visiting conditions and arrange any guided tours you might want.
Beneath the property lie Bronze Age archaeological remains that reveal humans have occupied this location for over three thousand years. These ancient traces hidden underground connect the modern estate to the region's distant past.
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