Department of Royal Estates and Parks

The Department of Royal Estate sand Parks is responsible for the management, maintenance and development of the Royal estates and their interiors. The Department is also responsible for the park areas adjoined to the Royal estates as well as for cultivating flowers for the floral decorations used at various Palace events. The Department is in charge of assets of considerable value and works to ensure the sound management and operation of the estates.

The Department consists of two sections: the Section for Estate Management and the Garden Section. The Department of Royal Estates and Parks is headed by Palace Superintendant Per Arne Bjørnstad.

Estate Management

The Section for Estate Management is responsible for all activities relating to the daily operation of the estates that are at the disposal of the monarch.

The Garden Section

The Garden Section is responsible for the upkeep of the Palace Park as well as the parks surrounding Oscarshall, Bygdø Royal Farm and the private gardens.