Slotsalleen tåsinge
Public paths through the landscape make the arrival part of the visit and support the experience of the place as both cultural heritage and a living museum.
Open all summer
Throughout the summer, the museum offers exhibitions, performances and events that activate both the castle's interiors and the historic outbuildings.
For Valdemars Slot’s inaugural arts season, historical portraits from the Estate’s collection by Carl Gustaf Pilo (1711–93) and Jens Juel (1745–1802) were exhibited alongside site-specific installations by international contemporary artists Rong Bao (CN), Jirí Georg Dokoupil (CZ), Hanne Lippard (NO), and Pernille With Madsen (DK).
We look forward to sharing the Season 2 programme, which will take place between May and September 2026.
The cultural-historical framework – built under Christian IV and later home to naval hero Niels Juel – is an integral part of the exhibition narrative.
Museum experience in nature
The museum is located in scenic surroundings with woods and beaches. The castle features a large chapel, a toy museum, the Iuel-Brockdorff family's big game trophy collection and a local maritime museum.
Today
The present owner, Baron Iuel-Brockdorff, who is 11th generation of the Juel family, took over his childhood home from his father in 1971 and lives in the castle with his wife and family.
The king’s plans for his new castle were that the house should become the home for his son Valdemar Christian, who was born to him by Kirstine Munk.
King Christian was renowned for his interest in building. However, Valdemar Christian never moved in.
The area is home to diverse wildlife, with public footpaths running through the forest and along the coast.
Valdemars Slot launched this year as a unique destination for international contemporary art.
Watch this space for our forthcoming artist announcements.
Valdemars Slot’s owner Louise Iuel-Brockdorff Albinus – known as Duddi – has passionately pursued the restoration of her childhood home.
By inviting contemporary artists to create site-responsive works, Louise has reinstated an age-old tradition of artistic commissions at Valdemars Slot, bringing new life to the Estate.
Slotsalleen 19, Tåsinge
The estate was transferred to him as payment for the Swedish ships captured in the battle. An interdisciplinary programme of events and performances continues throughout the season, May to September each year. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram too.
In 1678 the naval hero, Admiral Niels Juel, was given title to the castle and the land on Tåsinge after his victory over Sweden in the Battle of Køge Bay in 1677. Decoration and renovation features are for inspiration purposes only.
Valdemars Slot – museum of art in historical settings
As Denmark's largest private residence and the only former royal palace in private hands, the castle now serves as a public art destination with museum-style exhibits, visitor facilities and an active exhibition programme.
Collection and context
The castle's own collection forms the backbone of the museum experience.
Historical portraits of Carl Gustaf Pilo, Jens Juel and others are presented in dialogue with contemporary art, providing perspective on the history of portraiture, space and power.
Here, art and cultural history meet, so that both first-time visitors and experienced museum guests can gain new insights.
As the international design and lifestyle magazine Wallpaper writes: ‘Welcome to Valdemar's Castle, newly reopened after its transformation into a public art destination.’
Follow us for ongoing artist announcements and plan your visit well in advance via the castle's website.
The castle is open from May to October and on public holidays.
History
Valdemar's Castle was commissioned by King Christian IV (1588–1648) and built between 1639 and 1644 by his architect Hans van Stenwinkel. He was killed in battle in Poland in 1656.