Scan Magazine | Culture Profile | Tirsbæk Gods
houses and offices, and plenty of experiences for visitors.
Experiences at Tirsbæk Gods Whether it is strolling through the beautiful Renaissance garden or enjoying the popular Christmas market that has been going for 24 years, there is plenty to experience at Tirsbæk Gods. “Throughout the year, we host private and business events both in the house and in the garden. We don’t live in the main house, which means it is free to use for meetings, conferences and exhibitions,” says Algreen-Ussing. Many of the buildings are also used for office spaces or rented out to private people as permanent homes. The garden, which is open to visitors from April to September, can also be used for a variety of events and was completely revamped in 2007, after the RealDania fund supported the restoration of the garden as it wanted to ensure
that the manor garden was maintained for the future. In the category Europe’s Heritage of Gardens and Gardening, the garden won second prize in 2018/2019. The grounds also make the setting for a yearly concert where the Royal Life Guard’s Musical Corps play. For those looking for a thrill-seeking experience, it is possible to try off-road driving in a Land Rover. The centre is one of only 39 certified Land Rover Experience Centres globally, which were set up for people to try what a Land Rover can do when it no longer has tarmac under the tyres. The experience can be booked both for private persons and for business and team-building events.
Ensuring Tirsbæk’s future Apart from Hans Henrik and his wife Marianne, who is a doctor, there are only two permanent staff at Tirsbæk Gods. “This is a lifestyle; it’s not a job. It’s 24 hours a day and 365 days a year, and I love
it,” exclaims Algreen-Ussing, who grew up with his parents running the place. “There are plenty of long- and shortterm things to be excited about. We’ll likely increase our wine production and have a small farm shop, where people can find local products, and we’ll continue to increase our events and delight the over 100,000 visitors we have every year. There’ll also be the generational change, although I’ve got plenty more years to go, and it’ll be exciting to see how the future of Tirsbæk changes with someone new in charge. We’re adding to the history of the place and will continue to enjoy finding ways in which not only we, but also other people, can experience this fantastic place,” concludes Algreen-Ussing. www.tirsbaekgods.dk Facebook: Tirsbæk Gods Instagram: @tirsbaekgods
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