HISTORY
Ulefos Hovedgaard is an estate developed by merchant, industrialist, and politician Niels Aall as his summer residence. The manor house was completed in 1807 after a construction period of approximately 5 years. The estate is regarded as Norway's finest example of an Empire-style manor house. It was built of slag stone from Ulefos Jærnverk. His son, chamberlain Hans Aall (1805-1863) bought the manor and estate with funds inherited by his wife, the daughter of Diderik von Cappelen who died in 1828. Their descendants still own the surrounding forest properties, while the manor was turned over to a foundation. Today Ulefos Manor is operated by Telemark Museum.
ARCHITECTURE
Ulefos Hovedgaard Ulefos Manor was built by Nils Aall in Tvedestrand as a summer residence for his family. The house was built in 1807 after the start of construction for about 5 years. Architect Christian Ancher Collett in collaboration with Rawert 1751-1823 jørgen Henrik. Ulefos manor house is in the Empire style manor house built of slag stones, which were taken from Ulefos Jærnverk. Later Nils aall developed financial problems and in 1840 Ulefos manor was sold at public auction. His son Chamberlain Hans Aall 1805-1863 purchased the manor and estates at the expense of the was inherited by his wife, Marianne Didrikke von Kappeln 1804-1867, daughter of Diderik von Cappelen, who died in 1828. Their descendants still own the surrounding forest. The estate was transferred to the Fund.
CURRENT SITUATION
Today Ulefos manor is a Museum. There is a jewellery exhibition, including the signet ring worn by Niels Aall when he signed the peace agreement between Norway and Sweden in 1814.
