Nivaagaard

Nivaagaard is a manor house with a main building constructed in 1881 following a destructive fire, designed by architect Ferdinand Vilhelm Jensen according to plans that reflected the era's architectural standards. The estate includes grounds with mature trees and an extensive rhododendron collection, creating a layered landscape surrounding the residence.

Johannes Hage acquired the property in 1872 and began assembling an art collection between 1895 and 1905 that transformed the residence. This collecting period established the foundation for the manor to later function as a museum dedicated to preserving European art.

The manor houses European artworks spanning several centuries, displayed throughout its rooms to reflect the owner's refined taste. Today, visitors can see how the collection was assembled and what it reveals about aristocratic collecting practices.

Visitors can tour the art collection indoors and walk through the gardens with their network of paths among mature trees and flowering plants. The grounds allow visitors to move at their own pace, exploring both the interior galleries and the outdoor landscape.

An on-site brickyard operated for centuries, supplying materials to royal palaces and buildings in Copenhagen before closing in 1980. The transition from industrial production to museum marked a significant shift in how the estate was used and valued.