12 castles you should visit in Denmark | VisitDenmark
WEBWalk through Danish history and the homes of the Danish Royal Family, past and present, at these stunning castles in Denmark. Get up close to the Danish crown jewels at Rosenborg Castle, spend a fun-filled day at Egeskov Castle or act out your best Hamlet impression at Kronborg Castle.
Kronborg - Wikipedia
WEBKronborg is a castle and stronghold in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. Immortalised as Elsinore in William Shakespeare 's play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. It was inscribed …
List of castles and palaces in Denmark - Wikipedia
WEBThis is a consolidated list of castles and palaces in Denmark. The Danish word slot , like the word schloss in the related Germanic language — modern German — can mean either castle, a Country house or palace, in accordance with common English usage.
Frederiksborg Castle - Wikipedia
WEBFrederiksborg Castle (Danish: Frederiksborg Slot) is a palatial complex in Hillerød, Denmark. It was built as a royal residence for King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway in the early 17th century, replacing an older castle acquired by Frederick II and becoming the largest Renaissance residence in Scandinavia. On three islets in the Slotssøen ...
Jægerspris Castle - Visit one of Denmark's most beautiful and oldest …
WEBJægerspris Castle is a three-winged complex, the oldest part of which, the north wing, dates from the Middle Ages. For 600 years the castle was a hunting and summer residence for the Danish kings - from Valdemar the Victorious to Frederik VII.
31 Beautiful Castles in Denmark (+ Map) - Visit European Castles
WEBOct 7, 2022 · Tranekær Castle is the oldest lived-in building in Denmark. The history of the castle date back to the 12th century when it was built for King Valdemar. In the 17th century, the castle was given to Christian Rantzau, and …
Visit the stunning Frederiksborg Castle - VisitDenmark
WEBFrederiksborg Castle was built in the early decades of the 17th century by King Christian IV. It is the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia, and it incorporates the very best of Renaissance architecture and craftsmanship.
Dragsholm Castle - History & Travel Tips
WEBOct 29, 2023 · The pristinely white Dragsholm Castle (Danish: Dragsholm Slot) is one of the oldest historical landmarks in Denmark. It was built in 1215 by the Bishop of Roskilde. During the Middle Ages, additional building work was done on the castle site, including substantial fortification.
The history of Koldinghus - The Royal Danish Collection
WEBKoldinghus became the first purely residential palace in Denmark, a predecessor to King Frederik II’s magnificent Kronborg castle. King Christian III passed away at Koldinghus on New Year’s Day 1559, and the castle then became Queen Dorothea’s dower house for …
Frederiksborg Castle - Frederiksborg
WEBFrederiksborg Castle was built by King Christian IV in the early decades of the 17th century and is the largest Renaissance complex in the Nordic region. The aim of the building was to show off and enhance Christian IV’s status as …