Fuglsang Manor

Toreby, Denmark

Fuglsang is a 19th-century manor house and former artist's retreat, serving as a cultural centre as well as an active agricultural estate. The manor house serves as a venue for classical concerts and other cultural activities. The cultural centre also includes Fuglsang Art Museum, located in a purpose-built building designed by British architect Tony Fretton.

The history of the estate can be tracked back to 1368. The original defensive castle was located a few hundred metres further north, where remains can still be seen. The location at the edge of marshland where Flintinge Stream mouths in the Guldborgsund Strait, close to the only ford in the area, has made it of strategic importance in the area.

In the 16th century, Fuglsang was moved to its current location on a larger islet, surrounded by broad moats. This building was demolished in 1849 and replaced by a Neoclassical main building. The park, still seen today, was also founded at this event.

Rolf Viggo de Neergaard took over the property from his parents in 1866, but due to fungal attacks om the timber, the only 26 year old building had to be demolished. The current building was built from 1868-69 to the design of his cousin architect J. G. Zinn who has also designed several buildings at the Holmen Naval Base in Copenhagen.

In 1885, de Neergaard married the 30 years younger Bodil Neergaard, and together they opened the house to a large number of visiting artists and particularly musicians until Rolf Viggo de Neergaard 's death. Both Edvard Grieg and Carl Nielsen were frequent visitors to the house and close friends of the couple.

Upon her husband's death in 1915, Bodil Neergaard managed the large estate alone, and organized the social and church life of the household. In 1947, she bequested the estate to a trust, providing that her home and garden should be made a retreat upon her death. After her death in 1962, Refugiet Fuglsang was founded and served as a retreat for artists and other people of note until it had to close in 1995. The following year a local musical society was founded, arranging 9 annual concerts. Since 1997, the Storstrøm Chamber Ensamble has also been based at Fuglsang.

In January 2008, Fuglsang Art Museum opened in a purpose-built building close to the Fuglsang main building.

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Nystedvej 73, Toreby, Denmark
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Founded: 1868-1869
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Denmark

More Information

www.fuglsangherregaard.dk
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4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

olav sejeroe (21 months ago)
Fuglsang ligger ud til Guldborgsund midtvejs mellem købstæderne Nykøbing F. og Nysted. I den tidlige middelalder var Fuglsangs forgænger en borg på et voldsted, som lå i den sumpede ådal ved Flinterup Å’s udmunding i Guldborgsund. Rester af den gamle borg kan stadig findes på Gammelholm nogle hundrede meter nord for Fuglsang. Godset har hørt under Ålholm, har været ejet af kronen og har været ejet af mange adelige familier. I 1819 købte P.J. Neergaard Fuglsang for 295.000 rdl. Hans slægt ejede godset i 128 år. Den sidste Neergaard, Bodil Neergaard overdrog i 1947 Fuglsang som gave til Det Classenske Fideicommis. Fra 1961 til 1995 var der Refugium på Fuglsang I 2008 indviedes Fuglsang Kunstmuseum. Det var blevet opført med støtte fra Realdania. Det har en fin samling guldaldermalerier. Godset består af 757 ha ager og 900 ha skov. Det drives fra Korselitse.
Helle Gjerulff Jensen (2 years ago)
Good place for the dogs to salk
Simone Lange (2 years ago)
Wunderschöner Garten mit Bäumen aus aller Welt, beschrieben u. A. mit den lateinischen Namen. Wunderschöne Seerosen. Auf jeden Fall einen Spaziergang wert. Kaffeetrinken und Fotoausstellung gegen Eintritt in wunderschönem alten Pferdestall möglich.
Max Halldin Lingeby (3 years ago)
This is a very cozy accommodation with everything belonging to an old manor house. Old and charming style but clean and fresh facilities. The Mrs is Danish and the Mr is Swedish. I called and booked when we were on the way and told them that we would arrive late at night, which they solved without problems! Very charming surroundings and good breakfast. Can really recommend this place.
Charel W. (4 years ago)
Very good B&B, I highly recommend it. It lies in a beautiful and large garden, that one can use for evening walks. The rooms are cosy and the free breakfast is diversified.
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