Rudbjerggaard

Rudbjerggaard is a manor house in Lolland Municipality featuring an octagonal staircase tower and timber-framed construction in its east wing. The estate encompasses substantial farmland and forest that continue to function for agricultural purposes today.

The manor was first recorded in 1231 in the Danish Census Book when it functioned as crown land under royal ownership. It has remained an important agricultural property throughout the subsequent centuries in the Lolland region.

The name reflects the Erik Rud family legacy and its connection to the Danish word for rye, rooting the estate in the agricultural identity of the region. This linguistic tie remains visible in how locals understand the property's past.

The property sits about 7 kilometers south of Nakskov and is readily accessible by road. Since it functions as an active working estate, visitors should verify access conditions before planning a visit.

This is the sole remaining half-timbered manor house on the entire island of Lolland in southeastern Denmark. Its survival makes it a rare surviving example of this building style in the region.

Location: Lolland Municipality

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

Made from material: wood

GPS coordinates: 54.76694,11.12639

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:42