Castle and Estate
The current castle dates from 1573; it was extended in 1873 and again in 1888-1891. Part of it has been converted to five private apartments. A farm building is being used as a restaurant.
The castle is owned by the Iuel family; Hofjægermester Michael F. Iuel and his wife Her Highness Désirée, born princess of Schaumburg-Lippe. The family moved back into the castle in the autumn of 2006 after its restoration following a devastating fire on 26 February 2003, which burnt through most of the roof and attic.
The estate is of 2070 hectares, of which 543 are farmed and 1220 are forested.
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