Antoine de la Calmette named the estate Liselund in honor of his wife, Lisa.
The manor was built specifically as a private hideaway to host writers, philosophers, and artists.
Liselund is frequently cited as one of Denmark's most beautiful examples of early romantic garden architecture.
The grounds feature an ancient 'Monk's Well' that predates the construction of the palace.
The park's layout was designed to provide visitors with 'scenes' that shift suddenly from dark groves to open, sunlit clearings.
Liselund is a rare 18th-century neoclassical pleasure palace situated on the island of Møn, Denmark. Built by Antoine de la Calmette in 1792, the structure is a thatched-roof manor designed as a romantic retreat rather than a grand residence. The surrounding English-style romantic garden features exotic trees, small lakes, and hidden follies including a Chinese pavilion and a Swiss-style cottage. The estate is characterized by its dramatic cliffside location overlooking the Baltic Sea. The Old Palace is managed by the National Museum of Denmark, while the surrounding parkland serves as a public space for walking. The site preserves original interior aesthetics reflecting late 1700s sensibilities. It is one of the best-preserved examples of Nordic Romanticism in Europe.
The view of the thatch-roofed manor reflected in the small lake at the front of the garden.
Wear sturdy footwear as the paths through the romantic garden are uneven and often muddy.
Bring insect repellent during the summer months, as the dense vegetation and water features attract mosquitoes.
Explore the secondary paths away from the main manor to find the smaller, hidden garden follies.
Attempting to access the interior of the manor without checking the current guided tour availability; do not climb on the historical garden structures.
The interior of the manor is generally open to the public only during the summer season and requires guided tours; the garden remains open year-round.
Stay on marked trails to protect the fragile landscaping; smoking is strictly prohibited due to the thatched roofs.
