Rosendal Barony Hardangerfjord

The Barony Rosendal beautifully situated by the Hardangerfjord dates back to the 1650s when the nobleman Ludwig Rosenkrantz got the farm Hatteberg as a wedding present. It was completed in 1665 and was elevated to the status of barony by the King in 1678.

A beautiful renaissance garden was laid out around the castle in 1850 with 2000 roses blossoming.

The castle has been an inspiration for several Norwegian artists, among others Henrik Ibsen and Edvard Grieg. Rosendal is considered to be the most beautiful part of the Hardangerfjord.

The barony was given as a gift to the University of Oslo in 1927, and is now a museum and a venue for concerts and art exhibitions.

Barony Rosendal is located around 120km from Bergen and can be reached in a about 2 hours from the city.

 
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