Rold Gl. Kro was granted royal privileges as an inn on 4th of June 1747 under King Frederick V. Over the years, the inn has had several owners, including the Miehe circus family, who owned it from 1895 to 1918. According to legend, the circus troupe sought shelter at the inn on a stormy autumn evening, but were turned away because they appeared too disheveled after their long journey in the storm. Shortly after, the Miehe family returned and purchased the inn, which became their winter retreat for many years.

Next to the inn in the village of Rold lies the Circus Museum, home to Denmark’s only preserved wooden circus building. Originally, this structure served as Cirkus Miehe’s riding hall.

The museum offers insight into the circus as a workplace over the past 200 years, providing a glimpse into the daily lives of the circus director, performers, and children growing up in the circus world. This fascinating world consisted of much more than applause and admiration from the audience.

Rold Gl. Kro has a total capacity of up to 300 guests. The inn features 26 rooms and a luxury suite with three rooms and a four-poster bed. Additionally, it includes the hunting lounge, the restaurant, and a spacious banquet hall.

The old dairy in Rold, located next to the inn, has now also become part of Rold Gl. Kro. The plan is to repurpose this beautiful historic building. One section will be used to serve breakfast for inn guests. The large production room will be transformed into a training space with multiple cooking stations, while the storage area will be converted into a bicycle workshop for mountain bikers and road cyclists staying at the inn.