An senior manor house in Bårdshaug, Norway is said to be haunted by mysterious women who sometimes appear in the house, which is now a hotel. Who are these female spirits and what do they want?
It is often said that every respected manor and senior house has its own ghost, 30 minutes from the city of Trondheim in Norway. At Bårdshaug Manor in Orkanger this saying seems to be true. The elegant estate, built in 1860, was once the home of Christian Thams, a remarkable figure in Norwegian history, known as an architect, minister, landowner and consul.
Today, the 1860 manor house is a hotel, although many believe it was never actually left unprotected.
History of the manor
Bårdshaug Gård was originally built in 1860, but it was not until Christian Thams took over the estate in 1890 that the farm was converted into a larger manor house. The architecture of Bårdshaug Herregård is characterized by an compelling interaction of various styles, from the Nordic style to the bell-founding style. The interior design uses elements from all over the world.
Christian Thams who was an essential industrialist and entrepreneur. Thams was known not only for his work in industrial development and exports, but also for his connections with princes, royalty and working people.
He met his future wife, Dutch-born Baroness Sarah Sybille Francoise Atoinette Elènore Baronesse de Spengler, while studying in Switzerland. They married in 1886, when he was 19 and she was 18. Baroness de Spengler was an artistic and current woman, with an interest in singing and theater, and played a key role in many of the cultural events held at the Bårdshaug residence. She was known for her involvement in art and culture, and her presence was an essential element of the social life of the estate.
Two ladies who never left
Strange things are happening in this hotel. Staff talk about doors closing and seeing shapes of people in senior rooms.
Over the years, guests have shared serene but persistent reports of two female figures appearing at the mansion. Their identities remain unknown, though they are spoken of with familiarity rather than fear. One of the most intriguing stories came from children who claimed to have talked to a woman dressed in a red dress in the basement. These encounters are described as serene and natural, as if the person was completely serene when noticed.
The staff at Bårdshaug Manor agree that ghosts do not cause harm. Instead, they believe that women are attached to the home out of loyalty and care, and remain to watch over the building and those who pass through it. Their performances are not accompanied by threats or violence, only the feeling that they are being silently watched.
A place recognized by the dead
The manor's reputation extended beyond local whispers, and many paranormal investigators tried to find answers to the legends. The eminent Norwegian TV series Åndenes Makt (The Power of Spirits) also visited Bårdshaug, attracted by long tales of unexplained activities and lingering presences. Although no final answers were given, the visit only confirmed our belief that something remained behind the walls of the former estate.
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The watchful spirits of the Bårdshaug manor
An senior manor house in Bårdshaug, Norway is said to be haunted by mysterious women who sometimes appear in the house, which is now a hotel. Who are these female spirits and what do they want?
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