Scan Magazine | Restaurant of the Month | Denmark
With the help of Mikkel Jerger’s wife, photographer Marie Louise Munkegaard, the interiors of Herthadalen have had a recent makeover creating a rustic Nordic design completed by elements from the surrounding forest.
Restaurant of the Month, Denmark
A delicious game Located in the midst of Zealand’s first and only national park, Herthadalen offers spectacular settings for celebrating life’s big events. The restaurant, which is part of Ledreborg Castle, serves a menu based on local ingredients and, during autumn, game from the castle’s grounds. By Signe Hansen | Photos: Marie Louise Munkegaard
It is no coincidence that Herthadalen has been fully booked for weddings throughout the summer. With a location that is serene and beautiful, yet no more than 30 minutes from Copenhagen, the restaurant provides a romantic and convenient setting. For restaurateur Mikkel Jerger, who was married at Herthadalen five years ago, there is no doubt that his place adds a little extra magic to the special day. “Our location is extremely beautiful. Tucked away in the forest, away from everything, it enables 96 | Issue 92 | September 2016
our guests to have their own space free from outside disturbances,” he says and, with regards to the restaurant’s locally sourced menu, adds: “Herthadalen is part of Ledreborg Castle, so it seemed natural to source game from the castle and the local huntsmen. I love the authentic – when you visit a restaurant, you should be presented with more than just good food and service; you should get an experience saturated by values.” Herthadalen has five event rooms for private parties, meetings and other
gatherings, all holding 20 to 500 guests; all rooms have private terraces and views of Knapsø Lake.
Thinking outside the building Herthadalen’s distinctive setting and many versatile event rooms also make it a popular venue for corporate events. It is located in the midst of a forest and with the national park’s large outdoor experience centre, Lejre, the Land of legends, next door, a range of activities is available. “Our setting is perfect for those wishing to have an undisturbed meeting, discuss important strategies or do teambuilding activities. You have the whole place to yourself and the surroundings offer an array of opportunities. It’s about thinking outside the building, not just about a comfortable setting but about