After a meal at Kaj Kok, head east along Route 287 through the hamlet of Borre, where you'll pass a brick church built in the early 1200s. Continue through the village but turn left at the signpost to Sømarke. The next road to the right leads to Sømarkedyssen. At this point you'll come upon a round dolmen crowned by a huge capstone over an open chamber. From here there's a panoramic view over the entire island. After a look at the dolmen, continue on the same road, going left up a very narrow lane. At the peak, turn right along the road for about 90m (300 ft.), which will lead to the entrance of Liselund.
This thatched palatial summer home from 1795 is surrounded by lovely park grounds with artificial lakes and canals in the northeastern part of the island. H. C. Andersen wrote The Tinder Box while staying at the Swiss Cottage here. The park is called a "folly" of the 18th century, when it was constructed by Bosc de la Calmette, a royal chamberlain who was inspired by Marie Antoinette's Hamlet at Versailles. You can buy refreshments at a small chalet filled with antlers and antiques. The admission-free park is open daily until sunset year-round.
Other structures in the park were destroyed by a rockfall in 1905, but guided tours of the Gamle Slot (Old Castle) are available. Call tel. 55-81-21-78 for more details. Inside you'll find an architectural mélange of styles, with tiny canopied beds, a trompe l'oeil painting, and a Monkey Room painted with a jungle scene. Visits are possible Tuesday to Friday and Sunday, at 10:30 and 11am, 1:30 and 2 pm. Admission is DKK30 ($5.10/£3) adults, DKK10 ($1.70/£1) for children 10 to 15, free for children 9 and under.
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