Ulefos Hovedgaard

About the museum

The main building of Ulefos Hovedgaard was built as a summer residence for the Aall family and was completed in 1807. The family used the house as a residence until 2007. Important meetings and gatherings that were significant for Norwegian history took place here. The building is in the Empire style and has a view over Ulefoss and the Telemark Canal.

Today the estate is run as a museum by Telemark Museum. Each room has several historical layers, and one of the rooms highlighted is the king’s room (kongerommet). Visitors receive a guided tour of the house, and the garden around the main building is a destination in its own right, especially during the flowering season. It is also possible to reach the manor by boat via the Telemark Canal.

Highlights

• Empire building from 1807 as a summer residence for the Aall family
• Guided tour of the main building with the king’s room
• The exhibitions “Herskapelig sommerbolig” and “Hovedgårdens smykker”
• Garden around the main building
• Location by the Telemark Canal

Permanent exhibitions

• Herskapelig sommerbolig – Exhibition about the main building as the summer residence of the Aall family.
• Hovedgårdens smykker – Exhibition about the jewellery associated with the manor.

Operated by

Telemark Museum

Admission & discounts

The price covers admission to the museum and a guided tour. Annual passes can be bought via sesongkort.duell.no.

Accessibility

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Kids & families

The garden around the main building is suitable for the whole family.

Getting there & parking

The manor lies in Ulefoss and can be reached by boat via the Telemark Canal.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Small café at the manor.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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