Gamlehaugen – The Royal Residence in Bergen
Gamlehaugen - The Royal Residence in Bergen
When the Norwegian King visits Bergen, his official residence is “Gamlehaugen”. Gamlehaugen resembles a Scottish castle. Built in 1901 for Christian Michelsen, ship-owner and prime minister. In 1925 bought by the State and placed at the disposal of the King. Crown Prince Haakon lived here when studying at the Naval Academy. Parts of building are open to the public.
Situated outside the center of Bergen.
| Norwegian name: | Gamlehaugen. |
| Location: | Fjosanger, approx. 6 km from center of Bergen. |
| Address: | Gamlehaugveien 10 |
| Telephone: | +47 55 92 51 20. |
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Posted by JB
on Dec 25 2000. Filed under 2010, All, Museums.
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