Princess Märtha Louise sells family home: new beginning after farewell!

Princess Märtha Louise sells family home: new beginning after farewell!

Princess Märtha Louise of Norway is separating from her family home in Lommedalen, which she shared with her late ex-husband Ari Behn for 20 years. The sale of the property, which is being offered for 20 million Norwegian kroner (approx. 1.7 million euros), marks an important step in her new phase of life. The princess describes the house on Instagram as the best place for her children to grow up.

The property was acquired by Märtha Louise and Ari Behn in 2003 and covers an area of ​​430 square meters, which was expanded by additions of originally 250 square meters. The property also extends over 5.7 hectares and offers numerous amenities, including four bedrooms and several bathrooms. Particularly worth mentioning is the poet's room, which is dedicated to Ari Behn.

Life after loss

The sale comes after Ari Behn's tragic suicide in 2019, an event the princess describes as one of the hardest experiences of her life. Märtha Louise currently lives with her partner Durek Verrett with her mother, Queen Sonja. The couple originally had plans for a home together, but these were delayed due to a temporary construction freeze by the municipality of Bærum.

In late summer 2023, the princess purchased a new house in Stabekk as a symbol of a new beginning. This house was bought for 8.8 million NOK (approx. 758,000 euros). However, as part of the plans for the new home, she demanded a price reduction of 1.6 million NOK (approx. 135,000 euros) from the previous owner. A mediation session on this case was held on May 16, 2025, while a possible trial could be scheduled in November 2025.

The current home

The apartment where the princess currently lives has an area of ​​220 square meters and has three bedrooms and two large living rooms. This property is owned by Queen Sonja's family and was previously used as a studio. In total, Märtha Louise's mortgage burden amounts to NOK 20 million (approx. 1.6 million euros), which further complicates her financial situation.

The sale of the Lommedalen property is therefore not only a financial but also an emotional decision that accompanies the princess on her way to a new phase of her life. How merkur.de reports, this move is seen as part of her broader life changes. Also gala.de highlights the challenges the princess has endured in recent years.