
Archive Evening 2026 - Sources, Archive, Work
Two speakers explore the archive's role in literature and artistic practice at this evening event on Hald Hovedgård, followed by a dinner inspired by Peter Seeberg.
Hald Hovedgård is a historic manor house by Hald Sø, south of Viborg, set among forests and rolling hills. The 18th-century building now serves as Hald Ege Kursuscenter, hosting courses, conferences and cultural events. The grounds also include the ruins of several earlier Hald castles dating back to the Middle Ages.

Two speakers explore the archive's role in literature and artistic practice at this evening event on Hald Hovedgård, followed by a dinner inspired by Peter Seeberg.

Author Charlotte Weitze reads from her novel while musicians Ulla Bendixen and Martin Ottosen perform songs, both works rooted in the forgotten Danish folklorist Evald Tang Kristensen's collection of heath-community legends and songs.

A culinary experience based on Karen Blixen's classic tale of Babette, with actress Anne Lilballe performing the story between courses in the Riddersalen at Hald Hovedgård.