A house for kings and elephants  

For many years, the Havestuen was the finest room at Christianssæde. It was here that King Frederik VI and, later, Christian VIII entered when they visited the manor. From the windows, they could look out across the impressive Baroque grounds and all the way to the avenue stretching almost three kilometres to the north – a focal point designed to impress.

But the Havestuen also harbours a very special history. Over the years, Christianssæde has had no fewer than four owners who were awarded the Order of the Elephant – Denmark’s most prestigious order. This is so unusual that only castles owned by the royal family can match it. That is why the house’s hidden lift has been affectionately nicknamed ‘The Elephant’.