Cultural Heritage
Meldal Parsonage
Situated along Gudbrandsdalsleden
The first potato storage in Norway
Distance
On the trail
Open
The garden is always open
Meldal Parsonage, also known as Grøtte, was known as cultural hub with pioneering priests. In Jacob von der Lippe Parelius (1793 - 1818) the farm was extended to a large estate with a summer house, baroque garden and alleys. It was him that taught the local people to grow potatoes, and he made the first potato basement in Norway.
The parsonage is today tended to by local volunteers in Meldal. It is open and anyone who wish are welcome to come in and have a look. It’s a lovely place to have your packed lunch.
