40,000 guests visit Parken annually
Each year, Gisselfeld receives more than 40,000 visitors, all of whom come to enjoy the old Renaissance castle, the beautiful castle park, and the surrounding natural gems.
The name Gisselfeld can be traced all the way back to 1370, but the red castle, which you see today, was built between 1547 and 1575 by Peder Oxe, Denmark's mighty Rigsmarshall. There have been gardens around the Castle ever since.
The current castle park is approximately 40 hectares and was laid out in the late 19th century by the famous English garden architect H. E. Millner. An English landscape garden enriched with beautiful oases and botanical rarities, which is absolutely enchanting to walk through.
“If you are holding one of life's celebrations, Fiskemesterhuset in the Castle Park can be hired for smaller parties or a hunting luncheon.”
Northern Europe's most beautiful park with botanical rarities
Ever since Peder Oxe built his manor house, Gisselfeld Monastery has been surrounded by parkland. These grounds have changed appearance several times in line with new trends in garden architecture. The current park appears as an English landscape garden and was laid out throughout the 19th century. The park is considered one of Northern Europe's most beautiful and contains many botanical rarities. The area is approximately 40 hectares, half of which are carp ponds. The first of these were constructed by Peder Oxe and are considered Denmark's first fish farms.
A stroll in the park is a romantic journey right up close to nature. The garden's division with water and plateaus offers a varied landscape experience, influenced by the rich birdlife and the changing seasons. This altogether special atmosphere can be enjoyed in season, when the park – upon payment of an entrance fee – is open to the public. It is also possible to use the park for various events and/or wedding photography.
Please note: Outside of high season, Fiskemesterhuset in the southern part of the Park closes 2 hours before the main entrance. Petanque and perhaps a picnic… Guests in Slotsparken can rent a (or more) Petanque set(s) from the Ticket Office at the main entrance. The game, which is very popular in France and Southern Europe, is also known as “boule” (the French word for ball). The beauty of the game is that all ages can participate. A path/area has been designated by “Frokostlunden” for this purpose, where you can play, perhaps after a picnic in the same spot (there are benches set up). The finest setting…
Every year, the Castle Park provides the setting for a wide range of events, including the Gisselfeld Christmas Market, which is our own, Outdoor Opera Gala together with Faxe Municipality, and the Lifestyle Fair in the Castle Park, organised by CHPevent.
Opera streaming from the Slotspark and the Orangerie: The park and the Orangerie can also provide the finest backdrop when, for example, Opera Hedeland, as here, unfolds its magic in a film that was shot in December 2021:
