Houen Margarete Foundation, Arendal

#10 among attractions in Arendal

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The Houen Margarete Foundation, often simply referred to as the Margarete Foundation, is a Norwegian foundation. It was created by a gift of money from Anton Christian Houen to the municipality of Arendal in 1891. The foundation was named after Houen's mother and its purpose was to build an old-age home and a park facility. The monetary gift was NOK 200,000. Houen gave detailed instructions for the house and park design, house rules, and statutes. The statutes were approved by the Arendal executive council in September 1891. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 102 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 58°27'50"N, 8°46'41"E

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Houen Margarete Foundation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trinity Church, Barbu Church, Arendal Town Hall, Færvik Church.

0.5 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Church, Arendal
14 min walk • Trinity Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the central part of the town of Arendal. It is the church for the Trefoldighet parish. It is also the seat of the Arendal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
~540 ftW
Church
Barbu Church, Arendal
3 min walk • Barbu Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the Barbu area of the town of Arendal.
0.5 miSW
Concerts and shows, Visitor center, Theater
Arendal Town Hall, Arendal
14 min walk • Arendal Town hall is located in the middle of downtown Arendal, Norway. The building's two theater halls have been given names from the two lighthouses outside Arendal, Store Torungen Lighthouse and Lille Torungen Lighthouse.
1.5 miSE
Church
Færvik Church, Arendal
39 min walk • Færvik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Færvik on the island of Tromøy. It is one of the churches for the Tromøy parish which is part of the Arendal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
0.5 miSW
Museum, History museum
Kløcker's House - Arendal Museum, Arendal
14 min walk • Kløcker's House - Arendal Museum is a museum located centrally at Arendal in Agder, Norway. It is dedicated to the culture and history of Arendal with a special focus on the Kløcker family.
1 miW
58°28'6"N • 8°45'6"E
Bomuldsfabriken Kunsthall, Arendal
26 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Houen Margarete Foundation?

Nearby attractions include Barbu Church, Arendal (3 min walk), Kløcker's House - Arendal Museum, Arendal (14 min walk), Arendal Town Hall, Arendal (14 min walk), Trinity Church, Arendal (14 min walk).

How to get to Houen Margarete Foundation by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houen Margarete Foundation:

Bus

Barbu kirke • Lines: Buss Arendal linje 110 til sentr, Buss Arendal linje 111 til Heia (3 min walk)
Birkenlund • Lines: Buss Arendal linje 111 til Heia (13 min walk)

Train

Arendal (9 min walk)

Houen Margarete Foundation, Arendal

Facts and practical information

Houen Margarete Foundation – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Trinity Church, Arendal

Barbu Church, Arendal

Arendal Town Hall, Arendal

Færvik Church, Arendal

Kløcker's House - Arendal Museum, Arendal

Bomuldsfabriken Kunsthall, Arendal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Houen Margarete Foundation?

How to get to Houen Margarete Foundation by public transport?