Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla
The opera of a passion.
A haven for the arts.
Elise Friederike Hensler, a fervent admirer of the arts and letters, was an opera singer who won the heart of Ferdinand II after he lost his first wife, Queen Maria II.
Hensler, who was later honoured with the title of the Countess of Edla, built together with Ferdinand an alpine style chalet in the western reaches of the Park of Pena to serve as a place of leisure and a romantic refuge for the couple. This is surrounded by a garden dotted with nooks and charming features for discovery by visitors.
PARQUE
LAST ADMISSION IN THE PARK OF PENA 06:00PM
CHALET
LAST ADMISSION 05:00PM
Entrance gate closed from 12pm to 2 pm. Ticket sales and access available at other entrances of the Park of Pena.
PARK AND CHALET
Included in the ticket to visit the Park and National Palace of Pena.
How to Get There
Lisbon > Sintra: Train (CP) – Sintra Line
(Departure stations: Oriente; Rossio; Entrecampos)
Sintra (train station) > Park of Pena (where the Chalet is located): Bus 434 (Scotturb)
We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management, and is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.
You can reach the town of Sintra using:
- IC19 (from Lisbon)
- IC30 (from Mafra)
- EN9 (from Cascais, via the A5)
Please note that access to this monument is not authorized to private vehicles. We recommended the use of the pedestrian trails available or public transportation. You can park your car in the historic center of Sintra or the peripheral car parks available.
GPS Coordinates: 38º 47’ 9.41” N 9º 23’ 58.48” W
We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management, and is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.
Marked hiking trails to the Park of Pena (where the Chalet is located):
SANTA MARIA TRAIL
Starting point: “Info Parques de Sintra”, in S. Pedro de Sintra
Distance: 1.770 metres
Duration: 1 hour
SETEAIS TRAIL
Starting point: Palace of Seteais
Distance: 2.410 metres
Duration: 1h30
VILLA SASSETTI TRAIL
Starting point: Largo Ferreira de Castro
Distance: 1.850 metres
Duration: 45 minutes