“Lordehytta”
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Far into the mountains you find the hunting lodge “Lordehytta”, built by Lord Salvesen from Edinburgh at the beginning of the 1900s. It towers magnificently and almost magically on the vast moor, with elaborately carved animal figures on the nine roof ridges. The architect was Robert Wyld. The 300-square metre lodge was originally set up in Mandal – before it was dismantled and relocated to the mountains in Åseral, where it was rebuilt. An exhausting task for those involved, and no small investment for Lord Salvesen. Being very fond of this place, Lord Salvesen and his family used it until World War 2. After a while, “Lordehytta” changed owners. Guided day hikes are organised in the period May–September. Please contact the hotel Eikerapen Gjestegard for information and price. If you want to know more about Lord Salvesen, there is an exhibition and a documentary film about him at the Minne Cultural Centre.