Three museums
Holmeegenes, Breidablikk, Ledaal
Along Eiganesveien you will find three beautiful small museums. Visit them individually or walk from one to the other and experience the history of Stavanger’s wealthy families.
Ledaal located in the large park along Eiganesveien, was built as a summer residence and was completed in 1803. The wealthy Stavanger family Kielland was the builder and the house remained in the Kielland family’s ownership until 1936.
In 1936, Stavanger Museum took over the buildings, and since 1949 Ledaal has also served as a royal residence in Stavanger. The City of Stavanger can use Ledaal for official events. The banquet hall and city hall at Ledaal are atmospheric and beautiful rooms, with wallpaper, curtains, and furniture that reflect the wealth and class of a bygone era.
Breidablikk right across the street from Ledaal is the extravagant Swiss-style villa built by merchant and politician Lars Berentsen. The manor house was completed in 1882 and remained in the family’s possession until 1965. Breidablikk has a richly furnished interior. The living rooms, salons, library, kitchen, and bedrooms are well-equipped and intact. Breidablikk has been a museum open to the public since 1975.
Holmeegenes is an exciting and remarkable property. The farmhouse and barn are built together, and the buildings are clad in brick.
Holmeegenes was initially built as a summer residence for parts of the Kielland family who also had a residence at Ledaal. The oldest buildings date back to the late 18th century, but the property as it stands today dates from 1864. The combined residential and utility buildings are unusual in Norway. The property has been operated as a nursery since the 1890s into the 20th century.
A visit to Holmeegenes is like a journey through the 20th century. The interiors and objects have been preserved and bring to life the city’s history, architectural history, garden history, and political history in Stavanger. The buildings have high cultural-historical value and are protected. Holmeegenes opened as a museum in 2020.
Holmeegenes is also available for rent as an event venue.