Tveten Farm is one of the oldest farms still extant in the city. It hasn't functioned as a farm, of course, for a very long time ... but many buildings are still intact and of course have protected status. The oldest structures on the property date back to the 15th century. Most of the older buildings are from the 18th and 19th centuries, however. There is also a rather beautiful garden. The farm is currently owned by the city district of Alna and is in use as a culture center. There are many concerts and plays there throughout the year, there are activities for seniors and for local children, an annual flea market ;-) and a Constitution Day party every May 17th. There is also a riding school on the property, with paddocks and fields and what have you. A lovely place. You can read a little more about it here (in Norwegian, alas).
These pictures were all taken by me on a Sunday in January 2009.
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great shots and great to have that resource in the city
Thanks! I was pretty happy with this series of pictures. I just had to take some while it was all covered in snow like this. Maybe this summer I'll do it again and show off the place when it's all green and lovely there. :-)
beautiful pictures!
Thanks!! :-)
You learn something new every day. :-)
every time I learn something new it pushes something old out of my brain.
Homer J Simpson
LOL! I remember that scene! :-D
full quote "every time I learn something new it pushes something old out of my brain. Remember that time I learned how to make wine and forgot how to drive?"
Yes, I can see how those two things might be connected ... ;-)
My paternal family name is Tveten. I live in the U.S. and have not been to Norway. I regret that I don't know more about the Tveten Farm as my older family members that have been there have passed away. I see that there is a town in Sweden called Tveten- but I know that all of my father's family were from a farm in Norway. Thanks for the story and pics- as it has inspired me to research it further.
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