The main house at the estate was built around 1815. It served as the residence for the Storvågan squire (the fishing village owner) and their families until the last squire left the house in 1901.The garden occupies a central position on the estate, symmetrically landscaped in front of the main house, between the main entrance and the sea. We can assume that both ornamental and useful plants were cultivated here during the time the squire resided. In the past, there were also several large deciduous trees growing in the garden.
The estate garden is now a collection garden, featuring plant material gathered from Lofoten. Since 2004, historical perennials typical of old gardens in the region have been planted here. The plants are labeled with their names and the locations where they were collected.
Museum Nord collaborates with the Norwegian Genetic Resource Centre to preserve old plant material. We maintain several garden sites and are part of the Schübeler Gardens network, which is affiliated with the association KVANN ? Knowledge and Preservation of Useful Plants in Norway. Together, we work to preserve historical gardens across the country and safeguard plant diversity.