Bernstorff Palace in Gentofte, Copenhagen, Denmark, was built in the middle of the 18th century for Foreign Minister Count Johann Hartwig Ernst von Bernstorff. It remained in the possession of the Bernstorff family until 1812. In 1842, it was bought by Christian VIII. For many years, it was used as a summer residence by Christian IX until his death in 1906.
Bernstorff Palace
Bernstorff Palace in the 1760s.
Ferdinand Richardt:Bernstorff Palace in 1867
Bernstorff Palace seen from Fortunen in 1860
Gentofte is a district of Gentofte Municipality in the northern suburbs of Copenhagen, Denmark. Major landmarks include Gentofte Town Hall, Gentofte Hospital and Gentofte Church. Gentofte Lake with surrounding parkland and nature reserves form the most important greenspace.
Gentofte with Gentofte Lake in the foreground
Gentofte RytterskolePalace
The Gentofte area seen from the north with Gentofte Church and Bernstorff Palace
Franz Šedivý: Gentofte Main Street in 1929