Bygdøy Royal Farm

Royal summer recidence since 1733.
A substantial estate with woodland and pastureland on an unspoiled peninsula close to Oslo. Bought in the 13th century by King Haakon V. Has since changed hands several times. The main building (from 1733) is an 18th century country house of modest size with English-style gardens. From 1905 used as a summer residence by King Haakon VII and Queen Maud whose son, later King Olav, learned to sail and ride there. Now state-owned but at the disposal of HM The King and under the administration of the Royal Court. Profits are ploughed back into the estate which is run as a model farm with cattle, horses, sheep and poultry. Plans include conservation of the natural environment, particularly forest land.

The right of use of the farm has been assigned to the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (the Folk Museum) at Bygdøy. School groups and kindergardens kan visit by appointment, but the farm is not otherwise open for the public.
The main building is state owned, but at the disposal of HM The King and under the administration of the Royal Court. It is not open for visitors.