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Skjoldenæsholms history

goes way back

The castles history

dates back to the year 1348 when Valdemar Atterdag erected an impressive castle on the shores of Lake Valsølille. Under King Frederik II. reign this castle was demolished in 1567, and the materials were reused in the construction of Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. Remains of the original "Skjoldenæs" can still be seen in todays landscape in the beautyful area called "Slottet," just 1.5 km south of Skjoldenæsholm.

The present castle was built over several centuries. In 1662, the finance minister Henrik Müller built the first manor house along the lakeshore - the "Grevindefløj" (Countess's Wing), recognizable by its half-timbered construction is a rest of this house. In 1794, Anna Marie Bruun de Neergaard purchased the estate from Anna Joachimina Ahlefeldt, and since then, the castle has been owned by the Bruun de Neergaard family.

Skjoldenøsholm has a ghost, too - "The Grey Lady," a very kind and dedicated housekeeper to the countess - she took care of the castle and its residents' well-being ... and continues to do so ...

Skjoldenæsholm today

The current owner's parents, Vilhelm Bruun de Neergaard and his wife Merete, moved out of the Main Building in 1971. It was during these years that the couple decided to transform the several hundred-year-old family home into a modern conferencecenter. In 1991, an extensive restoration of the house was carried out, and Skjoldenæsholm Castle opened its doors to hotel guests.

Today, it is Niels Bruun de Neergaard and his Austrian wife Dorothea who own the Castle and operate the hotel together with their four children: Marie-Carolin, Stephanie, Sebastian, and Laura, who represent the 9th generation of the Bruun de Neergaard family at Skjoldenæsholm Castle.

Facilities and capacity

At the castle we have 38 rooms, and in our cozy former orangeri, there are 2 Superior rooms available, along with a spacious, bright living room offering private terraces and delightful views over the park. We have a total capacity for approximately 80 overnight guests.

For meetings and conferences, we offer 4 large meeting rooms, several breakout rooms, and many cozy lounges which are perfect for breakout sessions.

We provide free parking with 4 electric charging stations from Spirii, and wireless internet is freely accessible throughout the castle. A meeting leader's office with a computer and printing and copying facilities is also available.

Furthermore, we can offer several different lounges and halls accommodating up to 90 guests, which can serve as the setting for your unique celebration or a peaceful getaway.