Ledaal

The house has elements of furniture in Rococo, Louis XVI, Empire and Biedermeier. Ledaal is one of three historical house museums located along the prestigious Eiganesveien, which is open to the public from June 15th – August 15th.

Along Eiganesveien, you'll find three historic houses that now serve as museums: Ledaal, Holmeegenes and Breidablikk. They are open daily from the 15th of June to the 15th of August, and twice a day, you can join a guided tour of all three houses with a single ticket.

Ledaal was built in the period 1799-1803 as a second home for the Kielland family. The builder was the merchant and chamberlain Gabriel Scanche Kielland, the great-grandfather of well-known author Alexander Kielland. The author himself has never lived at Ledaal, but was among the guests in the glorious social activities that took place here. In Kielland's novels, you can recognise traits from the manor house, the building itself and from family members and other people related to Ledaal.

The main building is a good example of the taste and style of the time, giving insight into life in the upper class in the first half of the 19th century. The interior is richly furnished with furniture and other furnishings in Rococo, Louis XVI, Empire and Biedermeier.

Ledaal is today operated as a museum, royal residence and representation hall for Stavanger municipality. The entire facility, with buildings and the park, is protected. The building from 1799-1803 has exhibitions over three floors and is unfortunately not adapted for visitors with a wheelchair. Baby prams can not enter the exhibition.

One ticket grants admission to all MUST museums open on the same day.