What’s on
Opening at 1pm, 24 May 2025
Art
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) will be exhibited alongside site-specific installations by international contemporary artists Jirí Georg Dokoupil (CZ), Hanne Lippard (GB), and Pernille With Madsen (DK).
The Estate
Originally built by King Christian IV (1588–1648) and once owned by Danish naval hero Niels Juel (1629–97), Valdemars Slot is the largest private home in Denmark, and the only royal palace in private hands.
Situated on the island of Tåsinge, the Estate is amongst the most scenic locations in Denmark. The area is home to diverse wildlife, with public footpaths running through the forest and along the coast.
Events
Valdemars Slot reopens on Saturday 24 May 2025, launching as a unique destination for international contemporary art.
An interdisciplinary programme of events and performances will take place throughout the season, through 14 September 2025. Watch this space for our forthcoming artist announcements.
Plan your visit
About us
Valdemars Slot’s owner Louise Iuel-Brockdorff Albinus – known as Duddi – has passionately pursued the restoration of her childhood home. After a family dispute forced its sale on the open market, Louise bought back the Estate in 2022 and fought to reclaim the countless cultural artefacts that she had grown up with. 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.
