Meetings are better when the environment inspires. When the environment speaks to both the senses and the mind, it influences decision-making, collaboration and creative thinking.
That's why Bernstorff Castle is the obvious choice for companies that want to combine professional meetings with an atmosphere that stimulates reflection and innovation. The more than 250-year-old castle in the heart of Bernstorffsparken offers not only historic premises, but a seamless environment where silence, beauty and functionality come together.
In this post, we try to put into words how optimal physical environments foster and promote creativity.
Architecture, nature and history in play - why it works
Bernstorff Castle is located just 9 kilometers north of central Copenhagen, yet feels like a world apart. Surrounded by the peaceful 60-hectare Bernstorff Castle Gardens (the equivalent of 84 football fields) and overlooking green trees and open skies, the castle's location provides a tranquility that is rarely found - especially in a metropolitan area that few people associate with nature, peace and harmony.
As you enter the bright, stately rooms, you immediately notice how aesthetics and history go hand in hand with modern functionality.
Beautiful surroundings do something to us - they dampen noise, both mental and physical, and invite presence, contemplation and new ideas. The Latin words "Honesto inter labores otio sacrum" above the entrance to the castle are a reminder that work life must rhyme with balance. Here there is room for both.
It's not without reason that Bernstorff Castle has previously been voted the best located conference center in Denmark.
Meeting rooms for every occasion - flexible and functional
At Bernstorff Castle you'll find meeting rooms to match any type of event - from the intimate board meeting to the large conference with over 100 participants. Whether you're looking for classic elegance or modern facilities, the castle's rooms are ready to set the scene for your meeting.
All meeting rooms have large windows with natural light and views of the green surroundings. The smaller rooms such as Prins Erik, Prinsesse Marie and Kong Chr. IX create the ideal setting for smaller groups who need peace, concentration and an exclusive atmosphere. There's room to think deeply and make decisions in peaceful surroundings.
For larger events, Kavalersalen and Vognporten offer plenty of air and light - perfect for professional presentations, team building or presentations with top-class AV technology. And in the White Hall, the original royal dining room, you can hold meetings with a historic feel and a view of Slotsparken.
All rooms are flexible in their set-up and can be adapted to your wishes - whether it's U-tables, islands, cinema set-up or classic meeting tables. The technology is of course in place and we are ready to help if the need arises. With us, nothing is too big or too small.
A selection of the meeting rooms at Bernstorff Castle
Environment shapes mindset - surroundings are not neutral
The environment is never neutral. They influence how we think, feel and collaborate. Research in environmental psychology shows that people think more creatively and make better decisions in aesthetically stimulating and calm environments. When the senses calm down, both concentration and mental energy increase.
At Bernstorff Castle, you feel it right away. The surrounding castle park, the bright rooms and the sophisticated interior create an atmosphere where ideas can grow and thoughts have space. You don't just get peace of mind - you get a space that invites reflection, collaboration and clearer decisions.
Autumn or spring - Bernstorff Slotshave invites you to immersion all year round
End the day in style - from meeting table to lounge atmosphere
After a day of professional focus and great conversations, it's ideal to round things off in a more informal setting. In the cozy basement of the castle, soft lounge furniture, dimmed lighting and a well-stocked bar await - ideal for networking, drinks and relaxed conversations.
A great meeting requires more than a great program. It requires an environment that fosters reflection, creativity and relationships.
If you want to learn more about Bernstorff Castle - and how its surroundings can inspire effective meetings, you are always welcome to contact us.
The castle cellar invites for peace and reflection - but is also ideal for networking and cozy conversations
