Spydeberg prestegård

About the museum

Spydeberg prestegård is a place where visitors can encounter important parts of Norwegian history from the 1700s and 1800s. The farm is linked to the priest and scholar Jacob N. Wilse and to the events of 1814, when Norway received its constitution.

The site’s history includes, among other things, Christian Frederik, the constitutional struggle in Østfold, the Spydeberg Council of State (Spydebergstatsrådet), the battles at Askim and the Moss Convention (Mossekonvensjonen). The farm includes Wilse’s garden, with a register of its plants, and the friends association shares, among other things, Wilse’s calendar, travel accounts and descriptions of Spydeberg.

The rectory is run by Stiftelsen Spydeberg Prestegård, which has no employees. The board and the friends association are responsible for visiting days, events and the hire of the premises.

Highlights

• Rectory from the 1700s
• The priest and scholar Jacob N. Wilse
• Wilse’s garden with a register of plants
• The events of 1814 and the Spydeberg Council of State
• Visiting days with guided tours and waffle sales in summer

Founded

2008

Operated by

Stiftelsen Spydeberg Prestegård

Admission & discounts

Price for guided tours on the visiting days in summer 2026.

Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

From Spydeberg town centre, follow Riksvei 122 south towards Skiptvet for about 2 km, then the tourist signs to the rectory. From the south the sign is on the left-hand side, about 2.5 km before Spydeberg town centre.

Amenities & dining

Coffee and waffles are sold on visiting days.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties

The premises are rented for anniversaries and other major celebrations and events; bookings go through the foundation’s board.

Plan your visit