The house that rose from the ashes
It is almost a miracle that Christianssæde still stands here.
In 1979, a small fire broke out under the roof. The flames were quickly extinguished, but the water that saved the house nearly proved to be its undoing. When the building was subsequently wrapped in plastic to protect it from the rain, the moisture became trapped. Mould and rot spread, and the damage became so extensive that large parts of the building had to be demolished. In the end, only about two-thirds of the walls remained standing.
It was not until 47 years after the fire that Christianssæde stood fully restored once more. Behind this result lie thousands of hours of craftsmanship and an uncompromising respect for the house’s history.
The hidden medieval well
Handmade bricks, bespoke louvred doors and wrought-iron fittings have been crafted in accordance with ancient craft traditions, whilst a modern geothermal heating system discreetly provides warmth beneath the historic floors.
You are now standing in the cellar hall – once the servants’ workplace. Here you will find, amongst other things, the old medieval well, which was uncovered during the restoration and is now part of the house’s sauna.