Stend hovedgård, Bergen

Stend hoofdgård is a three-wing mansion in Fana near Bergen with a distinctive red tile roof and traditional structure. The property includes multiple buildings that together form a complete noble estate from the early modern period.

The estate originally belonged to Nonneseter monastery in medieval times before passing to Vincels Lunge in 1528 and remaining a noble property. The role of the site shifted after 1680 as ownership and use changed over time.

The Knight's Hall displays painted canvas tapestries with biblical scenes from the 1700s that decorated the walls of wealthy residents. These hand-painted religious motifs reveal the artistic interests and spiritual values of the people who lived here.

The property has protected heritage status and underwent restoration in the late 1980s, so visitors see the buildings in good condition. Access is generally straightforward since the site remains an open historical location with rural surroundings.

After 1861 the property was converted into an agricultural school when purchased by Søndre Bergenhus county municipality. This educational use shaped the later history of the site and shows how former noble estates took on new purposes.