# Fuglsang Manor > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Fuglsang_Manor > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Fuglsang_Manor.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuglsang_Manor > Source revision: 1341773961 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Manor house in Lolland, Denmark Fuglsang Fuglsang Manor House Interactive map of the Fuglsang area General information Architectural style Historicism Location Lolland, Denmark Construction started 1868 Completed 1869 Owner Det Classenske Fideicommis Design and construction Architect J. G. Zinn **Fuglsang** is a 19th-century [manor house](/source/Manor_house) now operated by [Det Classenske Fideicommis](/source/Det_Classenske_Fideicommis) as a cultural centre as an active agricultural estate at [Toreby](/source/Toreby) on the island of [Lolland](/source/Lolland), in southeastern [Denmark](/source/Denmark). The estate was owned by members of the [de Neergaard family](/source/Neergaard_(noble_family)) from 1819 to 1947. The main building serves as a venue for classical concerts and other cultural activities. The cultural centre also includes [Fuglsang Art Museum](/source/Fuglsang_Art_Museum), located in a purpose-built building designed by British architect [Tony Fretton](/source/Tony_Fretton). ## History ### Early history The history of the estate can be tracked back to 1368. The original fortified castle was located a few hundred metres further north, where remains can still be seen. The location at the edge of marshland where Flintinge Stream mouths in the [Guldborgsund Strait](/source/Guldborgsund), close to the only [ford](/source/Ford_(crossing)) in the area, has made it of strategic importance in the area. In the 16th century, Fuglsang was moved to its current location on a larger islet, surrounded by broad [moats](/source/Moat). This building was demolished in 1849 and replaced by a [Neoclassical](/source/Neoclassicism) main building. The park, still seen today, was also founded at this event. Rolf Viggo de Neergaard took over the property from his parents in 1866, but due to fungal attacks on the timber, the only 26-year-old building had to be demolished. The current building was built from 1868-69 to the design of his cousin architect [Jens G. Zinn](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jens_G._Zinn&action=edit&redlink=1) who has also designed several buildings at the [Holmen Naval Base](/source/Holmen%2C_Copenhagen) in [Copenhagen](/source/Copenhagen). ### Artist's retreat [Carl Nielsen](/source/Carl_Nielsen) and family at Fuglsang In 1885, de Neergaard married his cousin [Bodil Neergaard](/source/Bodil_Neergaard), and together they opened the house to a large number of visiting artists and particularly musicians. Both the Norwegian composer [Edvard Grieg](/source/Edvard_Grieg) and the Danish composer [Carl Nielsen](/source/Carl_Nielsen) were frequent visitors to the house and close friends of the couple.[1] Upon her husband's death in 1915, Bodil Neergaard managed the large estate alone, and organized the social and church life of the household. In 1947, she bequested the estate to a trust, providing that her home and garden should be made a retreat upon her death. After her death in 1959, Refugiet Fuglsang was founded in 1962 and served as a retreat for artists and other people of note until it had to close in 1995. The following year a local musical society was founded, arranging 9 annual concerts. Since 1997, the Storstrøm Chamber Ensemble has been based at Fuglsang. In January 2008, [Fuglsang Art Museum](/source/Fuglsang_Art_Museum) opened in a purpose-built building close to the Fuglsang main building. ## Interior The Agnethe and the Merman ceiling The music room is very large and known for its exceptional acoustics. Next to it, the Agnethe Room (Danish: Agnethestuen), features a fresco representing a scene from the Danish folk tale [Agnethe and the Merman](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Agnethe_of_Havmanden&action=edit&redlink=1). The painting was created by the painter Axel Viggo [Wørmer](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=W%C3%B8rmer&action=edit&redlink=1). Wørmer has also created the [Pompeian](/source/Pompeian_Styles) decorations in the Fuglsang's library. The library is the former billiard room. The billiard table is now located in the [Prime Minister](/source/Prime_Minister_of_Denmark)'s summer residence [Marienborg](/source/Marienborg). ## Today Today Fuglsang serves as a venue for concerts and other cultural activities. The Fuglsang/Priorskov Estate has 1,731 [hectares](/source/Hectare) of land. It is managed as an active agricultural estate by a trust. ## List of owners - (1403) Laurids Nielsen Kabel - (1423-1440) Axel Andersen Mule - ( -1446) Mette Jensdatter Due - (1446-1457) Maribo Kloster - (1457-1477) Oluf Andersen Gøye - (1477- ) Cecilie Pedersdatter, gift 1) Gøye, 2) Venstermand - (1480-1492) Johan Venstermand - (1477-1507) Sophie Olufsdatter Gøye, gift Venstermand - (1494-1506) Henning Venstermand - (1509-1510) Erik Clausen Neb - ( - ) Birgitte Clausdatter Daa, gift Bølle - ( -1539) [Mads Eriksen Bølle](/source/Mads_Eriksen_B%C3%B8lle) - (1539- ) Dorte Madsdatter Bølle, gift Rud - ( -1554) Knud Jørgensen Rud - (1554-1577) Erik Knudsen Rud - (1577-1592) Peder Eriksen Rud - (1577-1611) Knud Eriksen Rud - (1577-1630) Corfitz Eriksen Rud - (1630) Helvig Corfitzdatter Rud, gift Krabbe - (1630-1645) Gregers Krabbe - (1645) Vibeke Gregersdatter Krabbe, gift Daa - (1645-1661) Christen Daa - (1661-1685) Queen Sophie Amalie - (1685-1726) The Crown - (1726-1726) Christian Carl Gabel - (1726-1757) [Abraham Lehn](/source/Abraham_Lehn_(1702%E2%80%931757)) - (1757-1759) Catharina Margaretha Wallmoden née Lehn - (1759-1793) [Christopher Georg Wallmoden](/source/Christopher_Georg_Wallmoden) - (1793-1819) Friedrich von Wallmoden - (1819-1835) [Peter Johansen Neergaard](/source/Peter_Johansen_Neergaard_(1769%E2%80%931835)) - (1835-1849) Johan Ferdinand Petersen Neergaard - (1849-1866) Charlotte Louise Elisabeth Neergaard - (1866-1915) Viggo Johansen Neergaard - (1915-1947) [Bodil Neergaard](/source/Bodil_Neergaard), née Hartmann - (1947–present) [Det Classenske Fideicommis](/source/Det_Classenske_Fideicommis) ## Image gallery - Entrance - Interior - Interior ## See also - [Sorø Art Museum](/source/Sor%C3%B8_Art_Museum) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Historie"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110719124013/http://www.fuglsangherregaard.dk/default.asp?Action=Menu&Item=32). Fuglsang Herregård. Archived from [the original](http://www.fuglsangherregaard.dk/default.asp?Action=Menu&Item=32) on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2009-10-17. v t e Lolland, Denmark Towns and villages Bandholm Birket Branderslev Dannemare Guldborg Holeby Horslunde Hunseby Kettinge Maribo Nagelsti Nakskov Nørreballe Nysted Øster Ulslev Rødby Rødbyhavn Sakskøbing Sandby Søllested Stokkemarke Sundby Toreby Localities Albuen Culture and attractions Fuglsang Art Museum Fuglsang Cultural Centre Knuthenborg Safaripark Lalandia Maribo Open-Air Museum Middelaldercentret Reventlow Museum Stiftsmuseum Maribo Churches Arninge Church Avnede Church Bandholm Church Birket Church Dannemare Church Errindlev Church Frederiksdal Fuglse Church Gloslunde Church Halsted Church Horslunde Church Hunseby Church Købelev Church Maribo Cathedral Nakskov Church Olstrup Church Østofte Church Sandby Church Sakskøbing Church Stokkemarke Church Tågerup Church Tillitse Church Toreby Church Manor houses Aalholm Berritzgaard Bramsløkke Christianssæde Engestofte Fredholm Halsted Priory Højbygård Knuthenborg Knuthenlund Krenkerup Lungholm Orebygaard Pederstrup Rudbjerggaard Sæbyholm Søholt Søllestedgård Vindeholme Other landmarks Gloslunde Rectory Kattinge Windmill Kong Svends Høj Nakskov Old Pharmacy Oreby Mølle Reventlow Asylum Reventlow Warehouse Geography Guldborgsund Maribo Lakes Nature Reserve Nakskov Fjord History 1872 Baltic Sea flood Maribo Abbey Nysted Friary Transport Danish national road 9 E47 Fehmarn Belt fixed link Frederick IX Bridge Guldborgsund Bridge Lolland Falster Airport Scandlines South Line Other Diocese of Lolland–Falster Guldborgsund Municipality Lolland Municipality v t e Castles and manor houses in Denmark Capital Region Amalienborg Arresødal Bernstorff Palace Christiansborg Farumgård Fredensborg Frederiksberg Frederiksborg Jægerspris Kronborg Rosenborg Selsø Sorgenfri Svanholm West and South Zealand Borreby Bregentved Dragsholm Eriksholm Gammel Køgegård Gavnø Gisselfeld Gjorslev Gyldenholm Holsteinborg Jomfruens Egede Ledreborg Lerchenborg Knabstrup Nysø Rosenfeldt Rønnebæksholm Skjoldnæsholm Torbenfeldt Vallø Vedbygård Vemmetofte Lolland-Falster Aalholm Berritzgaard Corselitze Fuglsang Klintholm Manor Knuthenborg Krenkerup Liselund Orupgaard Pederstrup Rudbjerggaard Funen Brahetrolleborg Broholm Dallund Egeskov Glorup Hesselagergård Holckenhavn Hvedholm Hvidkilde Krengerup Lykkesholm Nyborg Rønninge Søgård Skovsbo South Jutland Augustenborg Engelsholm Gråsten Haderslevhus Nordborg Sandbjerg Schackenborg Sønderborg Castle Central Jutland Bygholm Clausholm Frijsenborg Gammel Estrup Hald Katholm Meilgaard Nørre Vosborg Rosenholm Skrøbelev Spøttrup Tjele Ulstrup North Jutland Aalborghus Børglum Dueholm Dronninglund Højrus Kongstedlund Kokkedal Odden Store Restrup Voergaard Authority control databases International VIAF Geographic MusicBrainz place [54°43′19″N 11°47′52″E / 54.7219°N 11.7977°E / 54.7219; 11.7977](https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?pagename=Fuglsang_Manor¶ms=54.7219_N_11.7977_E_source:kolossus-dawiki) --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Fuglsang Manor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuglsang_Manor) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuglsang_Manor?action=history)). 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