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The Royal Mountain Chalet

The Royal Mountain Chalet The Royal Mountain Chalet - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

The Royal Mountain Chalet (Norwegian: Prinsehytta, The Prince Cottage) is a cottage in Sikkilsdalen in Jotunheimen, Norway. The cottage is privately owned by the Norwegian Royal Family, where they usually spend winter and Easter holidays.Norwegian Royal Family at the Royal Mountain Chalet, article in Norwegian The cottage was built in 1900 and was completed in 1902 when it was given as a gift to the Swedish princes Gustaf Adolf, Wilhelm and Erik. Until the dissolution of the Swedish-Norwegian union it was used extensively for hunting and outdoor activities. It was given to Crown Prince Olav when he came of age July 2, 1924, by then Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf. Read more on Wikipedia

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