Skaugum

Skaugum is the Crown Prince Couple's private residence and has been the heir to the throne's official home since 1929. The property is located in Asker, southwest of Oslo, and comprises a large farm with main building, park and agricultural land.

King Haakon VII purchased the property in 1929 as a gift to Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Märtha on the occasion of their wedding. The original main building burned down on May 20, 1930, just one year after the crown prince couple had moved in. Architect Arnstein Arneberg designed the new main building which was completed in 1932.

During World War II, Skaugum was confiscated by the German occupation forces, and Reich Commissioner Josef Terboven used the property as his residence. A bunker was built on the property during this period. After the war, the crown prince family moved back.

Today Skaugum is the home of Crown Prince Haakon, Crown Princess Mette-Marit and their family. The Crown Prince Couple moved in in December 2003. The property is private and not open to the public, but the farm is actively operated with both agriculture and forestry.