START YOUR VISIT HERE
Welcome to Palsgaard Manor Park visitor centre!
The visitor centre, located in Palsgaard's former power station, is the perfect place to begin your exploration of the beautiful park. Here you will find information about the park's history, artworks and nature. You can also relax with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy your packed lunch.
Opening hours:
Summer (April – September): 07.00 - 21.00
Winter (October – March): 08.00 - 18.00
See more images of the visitor center in the gallery below and find answers to any questions here.
The history of the building
In the early 20th century, Danish electricity supply was based on direct current, produced by steam engines, gas engines, and from 1904 diesel engines. At that time, the voltage loss in the power grid was so significant that the power plants could only supply in a radius of about 5 km.
In the urban areas, electricity was usually provided by municipal power plants, while in rural areas, particularly in larger villages and railway towns, groups of citizens often joined forces to build their own power stations, for example as cooperatives.
At Palsgaard, Einar Viggo Schou built his own power station in 1910, powered by a diesel engine, that covered the estate's electricity needs.
