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Wedding in the woods

Afternoon & party

Since 1788, Herthadalen has brought people together across generations for parties and celebrations – and today, the story continues to live on. We know that a wedding is not just a party – it is a milestone. One of those days when the heart beats a little faster, and where the details mean everything. That is why we are also committed to it – in the food – in the planning – and in the atmosphere between you and your guests.

In the kitchen, we primarily work with seasonal produce from local fields, forests, and farms. The same applies when we compile the wine and drinks menu. Organic juice and Danish sparkling cider from the neighbouring farm. Throughout, we choose with care and with respect for the craft behind it.

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Photographer: Wonderful Weddings

Photographer: Natalia Cury

Lunch & Party

Example of a seasonal evening menu using produce from local suppliers. Welcome drinks are served outdoors on the terrace overlooking Knapsø (weather permitting). The event lasts for 9 hours (e.g. 6:00 PM – 3:00 AM).

welcome

Salted almonds.

With organic cava & juices.

Starter

Poached mackerel served with a summer salad from Marken & pickled gooseberries. Served with homemade bread made from flour from Østagergaard & cultured butter.

For children: Fresh potato salad with a giant meatball, radishes & greens in a ”lunchbox”.

2023 Chardonnay, Seilan – Bodegas, Spain – Organic

Main course

Choose between: Free-range chicken from Dyssegaarden / Danish Duroc Pork / Grilled white radish (V) or Venison (+95,-). Grilled lettuce from "Marken" tossed in herb cream. Baked shallots, pickled blackcurrants & herbs from our own garden. Served with potatoes with herbs & a green dish from "Marken" on the tables.

2023 Tempranillo, Seilan – Bodejas, Spain – Organic

Dessert

Strawberries marinated with hibiscus, dog rose, and mint from the garden. Airy white foam on tonka bean & butter-toasted pumpernickel.

2020 Banyoul, Grenache Gris / Noir, Croix Milhas, France

After dinner

Organic coffee & tea, plus liqueurs.
DIY Bar & Cocktail Dispenser – (Mix your own with selected spirits, mixers & garnishes)

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Organic grilled sausages with wild garlic. Served with coarse bread / crispy garnish

Cocio ”bottle”

prices/

DKK 1650 per cover.

(Saturdays from 1/4 – 30/9)

£1350 per cover.

(Fridays & Sundays, as well as Saturdays from 1/10 – 31/3)

DKK 1850,- per cove.

Saturdays all year round – Event at Ledreborg)

£1550 per cover.

Fridays All Year Round - Event Ledreborg)

All prices include cava & almonds upon arrival, a 3-course meal with accompanying wine menu, beer, soft drinks & organic juices throughout the event. Coffee, digestifs, and an open bar after dinner, as well as a late-night snack. This also includes room hire, table setting with white tablecloths, candles & seasonal natural flowers.

Children aged 1–12 (30%) Children under 1 (u/b). 

Herthadalen Organic Mark

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

3x Snacks/

Crown roast baked in glazed puff pastry.
Tartlet with whipped goat's cheese and trout roe.
The season's vegetable tartare from Herthamarken.
£7.50 (per cover)

RECEPTION (3T)/

Drinks & 3x snacks –kr.395,- (per. copy)

bring a cake

Sweet/cake brought from home Help with serving, etc. – DKK 25,- (per cover)

Green starter

Asparagus with wild garlic, ginger sauce, wild herbs & pickled onions. DKK 95,- (per. incl. VAT) Psst.. By choosing this dish, you are contributing 5 DKK per person to the acquisition of forest conservation by The Nature Fund.

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”Bailiff's Cheese Sandwich” – Butter-fried rye bread with compote, Danish cheese in baked pastry & grated hard cheese – DKK 95,- (per. incl. VAT) 

Main course served a second time.

DKK 95,- (per. incl. VAT)

Petit fours

£45.00 (per cover)

Friday wedding in Herthadalen

“We held our wedding at Herthadalen on Friday, August 23rd. We had a fantastic celebration in gorgeous surroundings with skilled staff. The food was absolutely amazing, which we already knew it would be after trying an Easter lunch there.

On the day itself, there were a couple of chairs that were cracked (including the groom's chair), which we brought to the staff's attention, and they were quick to replace them. Communication with the restaurant has been very good, and the meetings regarding the wedding details were good and informative, and we can only recommend Herthadalen with 5 out of 5 stars.” / Kathrine Sorensen, September 2024

5 OUT OF 5 STARS / TRUSTPILOT

Superb service

“As a guest at my daughter-in-law's and son's woodland wedding, I experienced a wonderfully lovely day/evening, which was absolutely well-organised in beautiful surroundings, both indoors and out. Exciting small and large dishes of food that constantly tempted.

The servers, Lærke and Philip, who, despite their young age, managed to tie the day together in an extremely friendly and professional manner, were instrumental in the pleasant atmosphere. Only praise from here!” / Jan Overgaard, August 2024

5 OUT OF 5 STARS / TRUSTPILOT

Perfect experience from start to finish

“We chose to hold our wedding at Herthadalen and that decision was absolutely the RIGHT ONE! The premises and surroundings themselves are so beautiful and romantic. Our guests have highly praised the entire event. The food was fantastic. The service was fantastic. The timing, planning and execution were perfect. 

I have sent Malene my 40 emails in the run-up to the wedding – in addition to a lot of calls. Malene replied to everything (and within a very short time) and came up with suggestions for optimisation etc. The professionalism shown from start to finish is simply fantastic!” / Rasmus Hermann-Gebuhr, August 2024.

5 OUT OF 5 STARS / TRUSTPILOT

Wedding in the most beautiful surroundings

“We had the most fantastic wedding in June 2024 at Herthadalen! Everything went well, from the first planning meeting, to the delivery of signs, table cards, etc., and to the party itself, which was held as a lunch from 12-5 pm. The food tasted fantastic and the staff were professional and friendly.

I would recommend Herthadalen to anyone who wants an event in the most beautiful surroundings, the most delicious food and friendly staff!” / Ida Christensen, July 2024.

5 OUT OF 5 STARS / TRUSTPILOT

Herthadalen Organic Mark

Seasonal produce

At Herthadalen's forest kitchen, we work based on the concept People and Meals, where local produce, quality, and organic are at the heart of it.

Our menus are inspired by the season – with greens from Herthamarken, herbs from the forest, and meat from animals that have had a good life. For us, animal welfare and taste are inextricably linked.

A place with attitude

At Herthadalen, we make conscious choices – especially when it comes to what we serve our guests. For example, we use locally tapped tap water instead of expensive imported bottled water. 

For us, sustainability isn't about symbolism, but about everyday action. Small choices that make sense and, all together, make a difference. We strive to be a place where responsibility, quality, and thoughtfulness go hand in hand – naturally & without pointing fingers.

GOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP

We greatly cherish good craftsmanship. In the kitchen, we pickle, bake, smoke, and ferment ourselves. We make our food from scratch with respect for the ingredients and the work behind them.

We believe that good craftsmanship can be tasted – and that it makes a difference when someone has had their hands in it all the way through.

LOCAL PRODUCERS

You can taste it when ingredients are cultivated by enthusiasts – passionate people who obsess over every detail because they simply can't help themselves.

These are the types of collaborations we engage with on a daily basis. Common to them is an uncompromising approach to quality and great respect for both the raw materials, the animals and nature.

Personal hosting

At Herthadalen, we put people first. Our guests' experiences are our greatest focus, and we are passionate about creating a place that allows for presence, peace, and connection to the earth.

The aim is to create a place where people and meals meet in community – and to provide the setting for life’s great celebrations: from the small moments of everyday life to life’s major events.

Nordic Aesthetics

At our place, food isn't just about taste – it also needs to look good. We care about aesthetics and are inspired by Nordic simplicity.

The colours are kept natural, the expression is clean, and we only use what makes sense for the dish. We source flowers and herbs as much as possible from our own herb garden or from the forest around us.

UNIQUE LOCATIONS

At Herthadalen & Ledreborg, we have a range of unique venues at our disposal. Some venues invite calm and contemplation, others grand moments and shared celebrations.

Common to them all is the location in the midst of forest and tranquility, the sense of presence, the aesthetics, and the feeling of being in a place where time may as well take its time.

Photographer: Carolina Segre

Photographer: Daniel Burbulak

Outdoor ceremony

Wedding in the forest

With views of Knapsø and just a few steps from the restaurant, we have created a wedding venue where nature is not merely a backdrop – but an active part of the moment. Here, there is a vast sky, birdsong in the background, and space for presence to settle in.

Many years ago, an old oak tree fell towards the lake and has since been given new life as part of the location. With great respect for the tree and its surroundings, we have carefully built a platform with an accompanying staircase that leads the bridal couple forward – right into the forest, surrounded by grass, roots, and old trunks. 

Here, the ceremony is both informal and solemn at the same time. Guests gather in the greenery, the seasons are clearly felt, and the moment is allowed to unfold without haste. 

READ ABOUT WEDDINGS

Photographer: Cilie Bagger

Photographer: Cilie Bagger

Photographer: Rasmus Rolsted

Into the forest

Wedding venues

Photographer: Catarina Hall Hansen

Photographer: Caroline Amalie Twile

Accommodation, transport, music, decor etc.

We do not (yet) offer accommodation at Herthadalen, which is why our usual recommendation is Comwell Roskilde – located about 20 minutes' drive from here – with good rooms, a peaceful atmosphere, and easy logistics (and advantageous. Reconciliation!)

In addition to accommodation, we have gathered a range of partners whom we know and trust. Transport to and from the party, music for both the ceremony and the dance floor, flowers, cake, graphics, and small details that tie the day together.

Use the recommendations as inspiration and a tool, so you can gather your day and put your energy where it matters most.

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Photographer: Cilie Bagger

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SCRIPTS FROM THE WOODS

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9 April 2026

Green Intermediate Course

Still or tap water?

31 August 2025

Free Groundwater

Meet our Judy

9 April 2025

Forest family

Royal visit to the forest

29 March 2025

Ledreborg

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24 January 2025

Wedding in the woods

Meet Preben the Handyman

9 November 2024

Forest family

Experience the forest

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Are you considering holding your next party, meeting, or celebration at Herthadalen or Ledreborg Castle? Then come and experience the venue for yourself.

The atmosphere can't quite be explained – it has to be felt. That's why you are always welcome to stop by and see it all for yourselves. We dare to promise that you won't regret it.

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