Believed to be built as a place of hospitality, the original building burnt down in 1890, but from its ashes rose the villa that proudly stands to this day. The Juuhl family, who owned the property, ran it as an inn, a liquor store, and a grocery. A decline in liqour sales, coupled with expensive construction and the installation of a telephone line, led to the inn's closure and the Juuhl family's bankruptcy in 1894.

The property was sold to new owners, who held it until 1911 when Bergen Municipality took over. Over the years it served as a girl's home, a boy's home, a holiday colony, and a school. During World War II, the Germans occupied the residence. Although the exact nature of its use remains unclear, it is believed to have functioned as a headquarters during that time.

Since the 1980s, the property has been in the hands of private owners.

The current owners bought the property in 2021. They seek to tell the story of Villa Brattholmen and support its ongoing restoration efforts. Villa Brattholmen continues to hold the allure of a home, a colony and a safe harbor. Join us in ensuring its long-lasting legacy.