Bernstorff Mansion

Bernstorff Mansion is a white residential building positioned at the corner of Bredgade and Frederiksgade with symmetrical facades and classical proportions. The structured front elevation with its window arrangements and decorative elements displays the craftsmanship typical of 18th-century architecture.

Count Johann Hartwig Ernst von Bernstorff commissioned architect Johann Gottfried Rosenberg to design and construct this building between 1752 and 1756. Following the 1884 Christiansborg Palace fire, the building temporarily housed the Supreme Court.

The mansion served as a notable residence for wealthy and influential figures in Copenhagen's refined Frederiksstaden district. Its grand architecture continues to define the character of this elegant neighborhood today.

The building is visible from the street but remains in private office use and is not open to visitors. You can view the exterior facade and architecture from the sidewalk to appreciate the building's design and its role in the neighborhood's character.

The mansion housed the Supreme Court on its beletage floor between 1884 and 1919 after Christiansborg Palace burned down. This unexpected use of an aristocratic residence as a temporary courthouse is often overlooked by visitors passing the building.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

GPS coordinates: 55.68430,12.59060

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23