The Barony Rosendal

The Barony in Rosendal is the smallest "palace" in Scandinavia, the only one of its kind in Norway and a major attraction in Western Norway.

Among other things, the manor house is famous for its magnificent Renaissance garden and its rich calendar of cultural events, including concerts, courtyard theatre and art exhibitions.

The pleasant garden cafe is situated beside the herb garden.

Things to see:

Guided tours in the Manor from 1665.
Concerts in The Red Room.
Art exhibitions in the Winecellar.
Theatre in the Courtyard.
Home-made pastry in The Tea Room.
The Old Kitchen and the Servant´s hall show working and living conditions for the manor´s servants.
Exhibition of old carriages and boates.
A 300 year old renaissance garden with roses in abundance.
Romantic landscaped garden from 1850 with viewpoints overlooking the fjord, mountains and waterfalls.
The tennant's farm Treo gives an impression of everyday life with farm animals and activities.
Kitchen & Herbgarden with herbs, flowers, vegetables & fruits.
The Chef at Baroniet Rosendal serves dinners with ingredients from the garden in The Blue Room at the Manor, or in Storakjøkenet at Avlsgården.
From July lunch is served in the new Kitchen & Herbgarden café.
B&B at Baroniet Rosendal Avlsgård & Fruehus from 1850.


Opening hours 2012















02.05-10.05. Guided tours by appointment















11.05.12-22.06.12 Open tueday to sunday 11-15 (Closed 17 May) Guided tours every hour.















23.06-12.08 Open every day 10.00-18.00 ( 21 July shorter opning hours inside the manor) Guided tours every half hour.















13.08-09.09. Tuesday - Sunday 11.00-15.00. Guided tours every hour.




Prices:







Entrance at guided tours of the Barony, art exhibition and Garden (and Kvinnherad churh 23.06-12.08).



Entrance to Garden and art exhibition
Adults NOK. 75,-
Children under 18 NOK . 15,-



Entrance to Garden
Adults NOK . 50,- 
Children under 18  kr. 10,- 
Season: NOK 150,-