Hermitage Hunting Lodge

The Hermitage is a baroque building standing on elevated ground in Dyrehaven, with views toward the Öresund strait and the surrounding deer park. The structure displays typical baroque features and sits among forests and open spaces.

Built in 1736 by architect Lauritz de Thurah for King Christian VI, the building was created as a retreat for royal hunts. The structure represented the height of baroque design and became a symbol of Danish royal leisure and power during that era.

The hunting lodge reflects royal traditions from the 18th century, when nobility gathered here for seasonal expeditions in the surrounding park. Visitors today experience the place where these gatherings took place and understand how hunting was part of court life.

Access to the building is available through guided tours offered during specific times of the year. Visitors should check available times before planning a visit to ensure the tour matches their schedule.

The original dining room contained a mechanical system that raised fully set tables from the basement to the floor above. This allowed the king to dine in privacy without servants visible in the room.

Location: Lyngby-Taarbæk Municipality

Inception: 1736

Architects: Lauritz de Thurah

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Address: Dyrehaven 4, 2800 Kongens Lyngby

GPS coordinates: 55.79521,12.57147

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40