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.