Denmark Counties
The Len in Denmark ( - 1659)
During Medieval times Denmark was organized into areas called Lens. Each Len was under the supervision of a Roaly appointed Lensmand who managed the Kings affairs within the Len.
The Counties of Denmark (1662 - 1793)
In 1662 Denmark was organized into 48 Counties.
- Åstrup Amt
- Sejlstrup Amt
- Børglum Amt
- Dueholm Amt
- Ørum Amt
- Vestervig Amt
- Ålborghus Amt
- Skivehus Amt
- Mariager Amt
- Hald Amt
- Dronningborg Amt
- Bøvling Amt
- Lundenæs Amt
- Silkeborg Amt
- Kalø Amt
- Skanderborg Amt
- Havreballegård Amt
- Åkær Amt
- Riberhus Amt
- Koldinghus Amt
- Stjernholm Amt
- Hindsgavl Amt
- Assens Amt
- Rugård Amt
- Odensegård Amt
- Nyborg Amt
- Tranekær Amt
- Halsted Amt
- Ålholm Amt
- Nykøbing Amt
- Møn Amt
- Vordingborg Amt
- Tryggevælde Amt
- Roskilde Amt
- Ringsted Amt
- Korsør Amt
- Antvorskov Amt
- Sorø Amt
- Sæbygård Amt
- Kalundborg Amt
- Holbæk Amt
- Dragsholm Amt
- Jægerspris Amt
- Kronborg Amt
- Frederiksborg Amt
- Hørsholm Amt
- Københavns Amt
- Bornholms Amt
The Counties of Denmark (1793 - 1970)
In 1793 the County organization was reorganized into 24 Counties.