Jægerspris Slot

About the museum

Jægerspris Slot is one of the oldest royal palaces in Denmark. In 1231 the site is mentioned as a royal estate; around 1400, in the time of Margrethe I, a tall stone house with a moat was built, which survives as the core of the north wing. Christian IV added a kitchen wing and a stair tower, and Christian V gave the estate the name Jægerpris, which soon became Jægerspris. Through further renovations and additions, by 1746 the palace had grown into today's U-shaped complex; the weather vanes on the tower tips bear the monogram of Frederik V. In the late 18th century, Hereditary Prince Frederik had the sculptor Johannes Wiedewelt lay out a memorial grove in the park.

In 1854 King Frederik VII and Countess Danner furnished the palace as their private home. The marriage of the king, who signed the Constitution, to a woman from the working class was never recognized by the court. The countess, a trained milliner and fashion merchant, furnished the rooms in the then-newest international style of living. After the king's death in 1863 she opened his rooms as a memorial museum and decreed that all objects should remain in their places; in 1873 her own cabinet was added.

With her inheritance, Countess Danner established two foundations for poor women and children, including in 1867 a children's home at the palace. Since her death in 1874, Kong Frederik den Syvendes Stiftelse has run the children's home and museum. The rooms are regarded as a unique time capsule: nowhere else in Denmark are so many pieces of furniture, wallpapers and textiles from the 1850s and 1860s preserved. Countess Danner rests in a burial mound in the palace park.

Highlights

• Original, preserved living quarters of Frederik VII and Countess Danner from the 1850s
• Exhibition on the life and charity of Countess Danner
• Freely accessible palace park with the grave of Countess Danner
• Memorial grove by Johannes Wiedewelt with 54 memorial stones

Permanent exhibitions

• Frederik 7.s og grevinde Danners værelser – The private rooms of the royal couple, with furniture, wallpapers and personal mementos, have been preserved largely unchanged since the 19th century.
• Grevinde Danners liv og velgørende arbejde – Paintings, photographs and documents from her estate tell of the countess's path from the working class to the king's side and of her foundations.

Founded

1865

Operated by

Kong Frederik den Syvendes Stiftelse

Admission & discounts

Admission tickets are available in the museum shop. The palace park is free.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Five steps at the main entrance, four steps from the inner palace courtyard, wide staircase to the second floor. Walkers are allowed. The paths in the palace park are suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

With the leaflet "Snapshot Royale", ten stories about trees, a rune stone and burial monuments can be discovered in the palace park, with a quiz at the end. Also a podcast about Frederik VII. The museum has stairs; the park paths are suitable for strollers.

Getting there & parking

The palace is in Hornsherred between Isefjord and Roskilde Fjord, about 50 km from København and 40 km from Roskilde. Cycle path (Fjordstien) of 7.6 km from Frederikssund station through the forest; in the summer half-year the ferry connects Columbus Kulhuse with Sølager.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Museum shop with ticket sales. Picnics allowed in the palace park (dogs on a leash).

Events & venue rental

Events in the palace park and the woods only with permission from the foundation.

Plan your visit