Eriksholm Castle, Manor house in Holbæk Municipality, Denmark
Eriksholm is a neoclassical manor house with whitewashed brick walls and a black-tiled roof, standing at the foot of the Isefjord inlet about 6 kilometers from Holbæk. The three-wing structure sits within extensive grounds that include both cultivated fields and woodland areas.
The estate began as Vinderup in the 15th century and was renamed in the early 17th century. The building standing today was constructed in 1788 by architect Caspar Frederik Harsdorff, representing the design tastes of his era.
The estate takes its name from a 17th-century owner, reflecting the deep ties between families and the land they held. Today it serves as a gathering place where visitors can experience both the building and the countryside as part of Danish heritage.
Access to the grounds is available, but visitors should check ahead since the building is often reserved for private events. The estate is best reached by personal transport given its location outside Holbæk.
A high-ranking naval officer briefly owned the property in the late 1600s and may have influenced its early development. This maritime connection has largely faded from memory, yet it hints at how such estates were tied to Denmark's naval power.
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