The Nordenlund manor estate, situated on the shore of Lake Nuoramoinen in Sysmä, has a long and colourful history. The estate's first owner was officer Sigfrid Henricsson, renamed Silferbögel through ennoblement, to whom it was awarded for his war efforts by King Carlus IX in 1605. The estate has been owned by the current family since 1740.

The main manor house is about 200 years old, though it's current facade, designed by Alfred Cawén is from 1868 (see it's former "classic" style). The estate, currently comprising 330 hectares, is home to 100 head of beef. In addition to beef, sugarbeet and barley are also farmed.

Tourism also forms part of the activities. Two large and luxurious suites in the upper floor of the main manor house are available at a cost of 125 € per room/night including breakfast. A sauna on the lake with accomodation for four is also available for rent.

Nordenlund is part of the Sysmä Manors Tour ("Sysmän Kartanokierros"), where the owners give guided group tours of their manor estates. Coffee and catering can also be arranged. For more information on the Manors Tour contact: Raija Hänninen, Sysmän kehitys Oy, Raija.Hanninen(at)sysma.fi, 0500 514735br>

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Ole & Marianne Silén
Nordenlundintie, 19370 Nuoramoinen
tel. +358-44-544499
tel/fax +358 3 7176502
ole at silen.info

Driving instructions E75(4) from Helsinki, 410 after Heinola, then 3132, drive 2,5 km along Kalkkistentie; 2,5 km, turn right to Nordenlundintie