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Eidsvoll Manor

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Eidsvoll Manor, situated roughly 60 kilometers north of Oslo, is celebrated as the birthplace of modern Norwegian democracy. It was within these walls that the Constituent Assembly gathered in the spring of 1814 to draft and eventually sign the Constitution of Norway on May 17th. The building was originally constructed around 1770 and was later extensively remodeled in the Neoclassical style around 1800 by the businessman Carsten Anker. Its grand architecture and sophisticated interiors served as a fitting backdrop for the historic political deliberations of the 112 delegates. Following Anker's bankruptcy, the house was purchased by the Norwegian state in 1851 to be preserved as a national shrine. Today, the manor operates as a museum that provides deep insights into the political crisis of 1814 and Norway's struggle for sovereignty from Denmark and Sweden. For the bicentennial celebrations in 2014, the building underwent a major restoration to return its appearance exactly to how it looked during the constitutional debates.

Location: Norway
Top sights: Eidsvoll 1814 · Galleri Festiviteten · Stallgården
Nearby: Eidsvoll (5 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	-7	-7	-3	3	9	13	16	14	10	4	-2	-6
Rain mm	81	60	59	62	105	104	124	131	100	106	98	80

📋 Practical info

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Visiting

Eidsvoll Manor is open to the public as a museum, displaying the rooms where the Norwegian constitution was signed. The interiors have been preserved in their original state.

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Typical hours

The museum is usually open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with shorter hours in winter months. It is advisable to check the website in advance.

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Photography

Photography in the exhibition rooms is allowed without flash. Press photography requires permission.

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Time needed

Allow about one and a half to two hours for touring the manor and its adjacent gardens. A guided tour typically lasts one hour.

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Combine with

The manor is close to Eidsvoll Church, which is also worth a visit. The Eidsvoll Bygdetun open-air museum is within walking distance.

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Getting there

By car, drive on the E6 towards Eidsvoll and follow the signs. Parking is available at the manor. Bus line 100 also stops nearby.

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Insider tip

Join a guided tour to learn the constitutional history details. In summer, the admission often includes an audio guide.

Geography

Coordinates

60.30100, 11.16400

Facts

The Norwegian Constitution was officially signed here on May 17, 1814.
A total of 112 delegates attended the constitutional assembly at the manor.
The building was modernized in the Neoclassical style around 1800 by Carsten Anker.
Eidsvoll was the very first building in Norway to be protected as a national monument.
The basement of the manor originally housed the Eidsvoll ironworks operations.
The 2014 restoration aimed to recreate the exact interior environment of 1814.