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Sorgenfri Palace

Sorgenfri Palace was built by the architect Francois Dieussart in 1705-06 for Count Carl Ahlefeldt. Since 1730 this ‘country seat’ has been the property of the Royal Family, and Crown Prince Frederik (later Frederik V) appointed the Court Architect, Lauritz de Thurah, to construct a wing for the gentlemen of the Court, which included stables.

When Frederik V became King the Palace was given to his Aunt, Grand Duchess Sophie Caroline of East Friesland. She instructed de Thurah to demolish the main building in 1756-57 and build a new palace. In 1791-94 Frederik (VI) the heir apparent, extended and modernised it once again.

Frederik VII transferred the Palace to the state. In 1898 modern conveniences and a glassed veranda were installed and it was placed at the disposal of Crown Prince Christian (later Christian X). Sorgenfri Palace was the preferred summer residence of King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine, and both Frederik IX and his brother, Prince Knud, were born there. Prince Knud and Princess Caroline-Mathilde lived in the Palace until their deaths in 1976 and 1995, respectively.

Sorgenfri Palace is not open to the public, but part of the park is accessible.

For further information please visit the Palaces and Properties Agency's website.