Thomas

Thomas

The Pond at the Manor Farm

The pond at the Manor Farm is the last of four carp ponds, which lay like a string of pearls from Jægerpladsen. It was the largest of the four ponds as it was for fish that were ready-to-eat. The other…

Osbækvej 15, Augustenborg Manor Farm

The first home farm of the duke was a half-timbered building with a thatched roof situated close to the Palace. Around 1730, a big fire broke out on the farm, which could have spread to the Palace. The duke therefore…

Slotsallé 4, The Old Pharmacy

At the western end of Slotsallé, close to the Palace, stands this well-kept longhouse. According to the beautiful anchor plates on the west gable, the house was built in 1767 and is thus one of the oldest ducal houses in…

Storegade 1, House of Court Councillor Wilmerding

Storegade 1, Hofråd Wilmerdings hus

At the western end of Storegade, just before the sharp turn, known as the “horse-drawn carriage turn”, stands this medium-sized ducal house. It was built by the retired Local Magistrate and Court Councillor Friedrich Wilmerding (1751-1821), who was unmarried but…

Jægerpladsen

You have now reached Jægerpladsen (the Hunter Square), where you can enjoy a rest under the big oak tree. One of the duke’s carp ponds used to be here. On the map of the town from 1796, you can see…

The Palace Hotel

When Duke Ernst Günther purchased the area in 1651 and built the first palace, distinguished guests began to come to the town. Initially the guests stayed in the palace, but there came the time there was insufficient space, so the…

Storegade 5, The Dog Kennels

At the western end of Storegade, opposite the remains of the old lime alley, stands this slightly atypical ducal house. It is longer than the other houses, and has two front doors facing the street. At the top of the…