Jægersborg Deer Park
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Jægersborg Deer Park, locally known as Dyrehaven, is a sprawling forest park covering approximately 11 square kilometers north of Copenhagen in the municipality of Lyngby-Taarbæk. The park is renowned for its mixture of ancient oak and beech trees and its large herds of wild deer, including red, fallow, and sika deer, totaling around 2,100 animals. It features a distinctive system of red gates with royal insignia, with the most frequented entrance at Klampenborg gate near the railway station. Dyrehaven is maintained as a natural forest prioritizing ecological preservation over commercial forestry, allowing natural development and only removing old trees if they pose public danger. The park's unique star-shaped road layout, especially in the northern Eremitagesletten area, reflects its historic use for parforce hunting introduced by King Christian V in the late 17th century after inspiration from the French court. This hunting method required vast grounds and a network of roads radiating from the Hermitage hunting lodge, which remains a notable landmark within the park. Today, Dyrehaven offers visitors opportunities for hiking, cycling, horseback riding, picnicking, and even horse-drawn carriage tours, all amid tranquil natural surroundings just a short train ride from Copenhagen. The park also hosts traditional events such as the Hermitage road race and the Hubertus hunt each autumn. Recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Par force hunting landscape in North Zealand" since 2015, Dyrehaven combines rich cultural history with outstanding natural beauty, making it a cherished destination for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.
ヒント: The best time to visit Jægersborg Deer Park is during spring and autumn when the weather is mild and the deer are more active. Visitors are encouraged to arrive early in the day for peaceful walks and better chances to observe the deer. Tickets are not required as the park is open year-round and free to enter. For a unique experience, consider joining the traditional Hermitage road race in October or the Hubertus hunt in November. Access via Klampenborg station makes public transport convenient, and horse-drawn carriage tours are available for a scenic and relaxing way to explore the park.
興味深い事実
- •Jægersborg Deer Park contains around 2,100 deer, including red, fallow, and sika species.
- •The park's road system in Eremitagesletten is laid out in a star shape designed for parforce hunting.
- •All entrances feature characteristic red gates topped with the monarch's insignia and accompanied by identical gatehouses.
- •The Hermitage hunting lodge, built during Christian VI's reign, serves as the central viewing point for the hunting grounds.
- •Dyrehaven was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site listing in 2015 as part of the parforce hunting landscape in North Zealand.
- •The park hosts traditional events such as the Hermitage road race in October and the Hubertus hunt in November.
歴史
Jægersborg Deer Park was originally established in 1669 by King Frederik III, who fenced in the area known as Boveskov (Beech Wood) to create a hunting ground and introduced wild deer from surrounding regions.
The initial enclosure work was incomplete at Frederik III's death in 1670.
His successor, Christian V, expanded the park significantly to accommodate parforce hunting, a style he adopted after studying at the French royal court.
This expansion included the fields of the village Stokkerup, which was dismantled to make way for the enlarged park.
Christian V's design featured a star-shaped road system centered on the Hermitage hunting lodge, facilitating the tracking of the hunt with hounds.
Over centuries, the park's boundaries and management evolved, with parts like Jægersborg Hegn separating in 1832 and the park being designated a natural forest prioritizing conservation.
In 2015, the park was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the parforce hunting landscape of North Zealand.
場所ガイド
Hermitage Hunting Lodge (Eremitageslottet)1736
A historic royal hunting lodge built in the 18th century, located at the center of the star-shaped road system in Eremitagesletten. It served as a viewing platform for parforce hunts and offers scenic views over the Øresund strait.
Red Gates and Gatehouses
Nineteen distinctive red gates with the monarch's insignia provide access to the park. Each gate is accompanied by an identical gatehouse that historically housed forest wardens, many of which still serve as residences today.
Eremitagesletten AreaLate 17th century
A large open plain in the northern part of the park, originally fields from the village of Stokkerup, enclosed for parforce hunting. The star-shaped road layout here remains a defining feature, allowing spectators to follow the hunt from the Hermitage lodge.
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