Parnas, in Sorø on Zealand, is an event house with open grounds for weddings, private parties, company meetings and large outdoor events. The main building, Parnashuset, has a bright hall that seats more than 100 guests at a wedding and more than 150 for a private event. The grounds cover 80,000 m² of forest, meadow and lakeshore, and have hosted events with more than 10,000 visitors.
Seminars and company events
Parnas offers its house for general assemblies, board meetings, networking events and larger company parties. The site stresses calm surroundings for meetings that need focus. The hall has a sound system with a hearing loop and Bluetooth connection, and the house is fitted with ventilation that keeps the indoor climate stable through the year. Access works with a temporary code valid for the whole rental period, so the team can set up on its own schedule. Parnas recommends a free viewing before booking, where the team walks the grounds and discusses the event.
Weddings and receptions
Wedding parties take place in the large hall, which has a glass wall facing the grounds. The party has no fixed end time. The only rule is that doors and windows stay closed after midnight. The foyer has a custom-built bar, and the site mentions options for draft beer, a slush machine and a popcorn machine. Couples can also arrive by boat: a local ferry runs from central Sorø and the historic Sorø Abbey Church to the Parnas jetty on Sorø Lake. A basic package comes with the house, and the team then adapts it to the guest count and the equipment needed. Parnas does not impose set packages.
Rooms and capacities
The hall in Parnashuset seats more than 100 guests for a wedding and more than 150 for a private party. Tableware and service are available for more than 150 guests. A wooden terrace of more than 350 m² adjoins the house. Other facilities include a large industrial kitchen, a foyer with a bar, three regular toilets and one large accessible toilet with a changing table and shower, wheelchair access and a hearing loop. A meadow with a fire pit lies in front of the house, and Hulebyen, an outdoor activity area designed by local schoolchildren, is a short walk away.
Accommodation
There are no bedrooms in the house. Parnas rents luxury tents and helps set them up, so guests can stay overnight on the grounds.
Catering
The house has a large industrial kitchen and a stock of tableware and service. The site does not describe an in-house caterer, so confirm catering arrangements with the team.
History and setting
The site states that Parnas has hosted gatherings since the 1750s, from music festivals and food markets to role-playing events, scout camps and sports days. The grounds include a swimming lake with a private jetty, and the area is linked to the writers H.C. Andersen and B.S. Ingemann.
Getting there
Parnashuset is about 10 minutes by car from the motorway and about 25 minutes on foot from Sorø station, where regional trains stop. The venue has its own car park. A boat service can be arranged from central Sorø.
