{"id":876662,"date":"2025-10-16T08:59:58","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:59:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/?p=876662"},"modified":"2025-10-22T23:54:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T22:54:32","slug":"12-castles-to-visit-in-denmark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adventureworld.com\/blog\/12-castles-to-visit-in-denmark\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Castles to Visit in Denmark"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Fairytales, Viking sagas, millennia-old royal\u00a0traditions\u00a0and\u00a0iconic\u00a0Scandinavian design all come together in\u00a0a compact country that regularly tops the World Happiness Report, its six million people renowned for their proud community spirit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Bordered\u00a0by Germany to the south and surrounded by the North Sea and Baltic Sea,\u00a0<\/span>Denmark<\/span><\/a>\u2019s\u00a0territory\u00a0runs along\u00a0the Jutland peninsula and\u00a0across some 400 islands. The largest, Sj\u00e6lland (Zealand), is\u00a0where\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find\u00a0the\u00a0capital Copenhagen (K\u00f8benhavn), while Fyn (Funen) lies between Jutland and Sj\u00e6lland. Aarhus and Aalborg are the key hubs in Jutland, while Odense is the heart of Fyn \u2013\u00a0get a handle on\u00a0the bigger picture with\u00a0<\/span>this handy map<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Across the country, heritage hotspots abound, including five national parks, 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites, 26 key palaces and castles, and 730-plus\u202f<\/span>herreg\u00e5rde<\/span><\/i>\u202fmanor houses. These historic\u00a0sites embody\u00a0every chapter of Denmark\u2019s past \u2013 from Viking power bases and medieval fortresses to Renaissance water-palaces and rococo residences \u2013 and, of course, the contemporary homes of today\u2019s royal court,\u00a0helmed\u00a0by King Frederik X and\u00a0\u2018our own\u2019\u00a0Queen Mary.<\/span><\/p>

Ready for your own great Danish escape? Read on to discover the very best\u202fcastles to visit in Denmark and just some of the nearby attractions worth a scenic detour.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Frederiksborg Castle \u2013 Danish Royal History at Its Finest<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dubbed \u2018The Nordic Versailles\u2019 for its unapologetic grandeur,\u00a0<\/span>Frederiksborg Castle<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is the largest Renaissance residence in\u00a0<\/span>Scandinavia<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0draped\u00a0over\u00a0three islets in\u00a0<\/span>Hiller\u00f8d<\/span><\/a>, 35km north of\u00a0<\/span>Copenhagen<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Built by King Christian IV in the early 17th century, its ornate gables, copper spires and elaborate gardens were designed to reflect Denmark\u2019s power<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>during an age of European rivalries and global expansions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Explore its opulent reception halls, the richly decorated Chapel of Orders, and formal baroque gardens, then take a deeper dive into\u00a0local heritage\u00a0at the\u00a0<\/span>Museum of National History<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<\/span>National Portrait Gallery<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 both within the castle complex.\u00a0Frederiksborg\u00a0is easily reached by train from Copenhagen\u00a0(in less than 40 minutes)\u00a0and is open year-round.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fa\u00a0meander around\u00a0Hiller\u00f8d. Here,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find the\u202f<\/span>Teglstrup Hegn<\/span><\/a> forest\u202fwalking trails, the <\/span>Royal Stage<\/span><\/a>\u00a0cultural\u00a0centre\u00a0and\u00a0exceptional brews\u00a0at\u202f<\/span>R\u00f8mers\u00a0Coffee Bar<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Kronborg Castle \u2013 The Legendary Home of Hamlet<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Immortalised by Shakespeare in the early 1600s as Elsinore \u2013 the brooding backdrop for\u202f<\/span>Hamlet<\/span><\/i>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/span>Kronborg<\/span><\/a> has stood sentinel at the narrow \u00d8resund Strait for more than four centuries. But the fortress\u2019 theatrical setting probably didn\u2019t much factor into King Frederick II\u2019s design strategy when he built it in the 1500s \u2013 its location in<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Helsing\u00f8r<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>gave Denmark the power to control and tax all the trade on the Baltic Sea. Today, its cannon-lined ramparts, star-shaped bastions and wide moats will stop you in your tracks, but step inside and you\u2019ll find vaulted halls, royal chambers, and one of the largest ballrooms in Northern Europe. And a network of passages burrow deep beneath the castle, where the figure of Danish folk hero Holger Danske sleeps \u2013 but, as the legend goes, is ready to rise again if Denmark\u2019s ever in danger. Now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Kronborg is open year-round (with shorter winter hours), and is just 45 minutes north of Copenhagen by train.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fa detour to nearby Roskilde.\u00a0This town\u2019s\u00a0home to the\u00a0UNESCO-listed\u00a0<\/span>Roskilde Cathedral<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 burial place of Danish monarchs \u2013 the\u00a0<\/span>Viking Ship Museum<\/span><\/a>, and, if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0visiting in\u00a0summer,\u00a0one of Europe\u2019s largest\u00a0<\/span>music festivals<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3. Rosenborg Castle \u2013 Crown Jewels and Royal Treasures<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Within easy walking distance of\u00a0<\/span>central<\/span>\u00a0Copenhagen,\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Rosenborg<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0was built in the early 1600s as King Christian IV\u2019s private retreat, designed with indulgent comfort, arty\u00a0<\/span>flourishes<\/span>\u00a0and extravagant grounds. Today, its Dutch Renaissance turrets and formal King\u2019s Garden still make a striking impression as it rises behind the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>N\u00f8rreport Metro Station<\/span><\/span><\/a>, clearly visible from the surrounding streets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Its basement has long served as a vault for the Danish Crown Jewels and regalia, its collection including coronation thrones, sceptres, and priceless jewellery created between the late 1600s and early 1800s. And Rosenborg\u2019s interiors are just as extravagantly accessorised, with tapestries, Venetian glass and ivory\u00a0<\/span>trinkets\u00a0<\/span>showcasing<\/span>\u00a0Denmark\u2019s cultural and artistic heritage. The\u00a0<\/span>castle<\/span>\u00a0is\u00a0<\/span>open year-round, but closed on Mondays from November to April, and\u00a0<\/span>there are\u00a0<\/span>timed-entry tickets in peak season.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/span>\u202f<\/span>f<\/span>urther adventures in Danish design. Start with the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Designmuseum Danmark<\/span><\/span><\/a>, the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Danish Architecture Cent<\/span>re<\/span><\/span><\/a>, and the\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Louisiana Museum of Modern Art<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4. Christiansborg Palace \u2013 Government, History, and Royal Ruins<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In central Copenhagen,\u00a0<\/span>Christiansborg Palace<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is the only building in the world that houses all three key branches of government \u2013 the Parliament, Supreme\u00a0Court\u00a0and Prime Minister\u2019s Office \u2013 alongside royal reception rooms\u00a0that are very much\u00a0still in use. The current palace, completed in 1928, is the latest in a series of buildings that have stood\u202f<\/span>on the site<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>since the early<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/b>12th\u00a0century<\/span>, beginning with a fortress built by Bishop Absalon in 1167AD. Today you can see\u00a0its history\u00a0unfurl in the excavated ruins of the original medieval castle and bishop\u2019s palace, and as you move through the Royal Reception Rooms, Great Hall, Royal Stables and Palace Chapel.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Christiansborg is open most of the year, but some areas are closed\u00a0to the public when\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0in official use.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fan <\/span>Adventure World exclusive<\/span> culinary excursion<\/span><\/a>. Starting at nearby Copenhagen\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Torvehallerne Market<\/span><\/a>, our expert local guide will lead you on a tasting tour to meet the makers and tuck into local classics like\u202f<\/span>sm\u00f8rrebr\u00f8d<\/span><\/i>, Danish cheeses, craft\u00a0beer\u00a0and gourmet hot dogs, so you can\u00a0<\/span>MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\u00a0with every bite.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Our 8-day\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Authentic Denmark<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>itinerary<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>showcases<\/span>\u00a0all the highlights of\u00a0<\/span>Scandinavia\u2019s smallest\u00a0<\/span>country from\u00a0<\/span>Copenhagen<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>Odense, Bramming,\u00a0<\/span>Aarhus and\u00a0<\/span>the Jutland Peninsula.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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5. Amalienborg Palace \u2013 Residence of the Danish Royal Family<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Just 20 minutes\u2019 walk away from Christiansborg, the official home of Denmark\u2019s royal family is\u00a0actually four\u00a0identical\u00a0Rococo mansions\u00a0flanking\u00a0an octagon-shaped cobbled plaza.\u00a0<\/span>Amalienborg<\/span><\/a>\u00a0was originally built in the 1750s for noble families but became the royal residence after Christiansborg burned down in 1794. Today, two of the palaces are open to the public, offering fascinating historic exhibits amid interiors blending historic grandeur with personal touches from the modern-day monarchs.\u202fYou\u2019ll\u00a0see ceremonial rooms like the Throne Room and Gala Hall, as well as displays of royal portraits, uniforms,\u00a0gifts\u00a0and jewellery drawn from the Danish Royal Collection.\u202fPlus, the\u00a0<\/span>Changing of the Guard<\/span><\/a>\u00a0takes place here every day at noon.\u00a0When the royals are at home, only the private quarters are closed and the museum areas\u00a0remain\u00a0open as usual (except on Mondays in\u00a0October-April, when they also close).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fa stroll to\u00a0<\/span>Frederiks Kirke<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(a domed 19th\u00a0century\u00a0Evangelical Lutheran site also known as the Marble Church);\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>Royal Danish Opera House<\/span><\/a>, and\u00a0<\/span>Nyhavn,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Copenhagen\u2019s renowned\u00a0entertainment district.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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6. Egeskov Castle \u2013 A Fairytale Castle for Families<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Egeskov<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is one of Europe\u2019s best-preserved 16th\u00a0century\u00a0water-castles, presiding over the island of<\/span>\u00a0Fyn<\/span><\/a>\u00a0like a Renaissance daydream. Sitting in the middle of a lake and accessed only by a narrow bridge, it was built by Frands Brockenhuus for defence during a period of civil unrest. Today its turrets and moat hide a family-friendly wonderland: historic rooms with original furnishings, sprawling gardens, treetop walks, a vintage car and motorcycle collection, and seasonal events including June\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Heartland Festival<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Christmas at Egeskov<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(from late November).\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0open every day from late April to mid-October, with limited weekend openings during the festive season.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fmore historic and fairytale fun around\u00a0<\/span>Odense<\/span><\/a>. Explore the\u00a0<\/span>Viking Ring Fortress of Nonnebakken<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for a glimpse into Fyn\u2019s early history, then visit\u00a0<\/span>Hans Christian Andersen’s Childhood Home,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0where Denmark\u2019s beloved storyteller began his life\u2019s work.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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7. Dragsholm Castle \u2013 Stay and Dine Like Royalty<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Dating to the late 12th\u00a0century,\u00a0<\/span>Dragsholm Castle<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is one of Denmark\u2019s oldest and most atmospheric strongholds \u2013 and\u00a0possibly\u00a0its\u00a0most haunted. Located in\u00a0<\/span>Odsherred<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(about 75 minutes\u2019 drive west of Copenhagen), today it offers luxury hotel stays and acclaimed fine-dining served with a side of centuries-old legend \u2013 this was once a medieval fortress, later a Renaissance palace, and for a time, a prison for aristocrats. Its ghostly reputation stems from tales of the \u2018White Lady,\u2019 a young\u00a0noblewoman\u00a0entombed within the walls; the \u2018Grey Lady,\u2019 said to protect the castle; and the ghost of the Earl of Bothwell, who also died\u00a0there.<\/span><\/p>

Rooms range from heritage suites to sleek minimalist spaces, and the on-site Michelin-starred restaurant, <\/span>Dragsholm Slot Gourmet<\/span><\/a>,<\/span>\u00a0also holds\u00a0a Green Star for its sustainable, seasonal, locally grown produce \u2013 much of it from the castle\u2019s estate.\u00a0But even if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0not staying overnight, you can visit during select periods between April and October, although\u00a0access may be limited if private events are scheduled.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fa\u00a0wander through\u00a0<\/span>Odsherred\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>UNESCO-listed\u00a0Global Geopark<\/span><\/a>. Here you can experience Ice Age-formed\u00a0<\/span>landscapes<\/span><\/a>, views across <\/span>Lammefjord\u2019s <\/span><\/a>reclaimed farmlands, and enjoy the bird-filled bays around <\/span>Neksel\u00f8<\/span><\/a>, visible from the castle itself.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Beginning in royal Copenhagen, our 22-day\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Grand Nordics<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0holiday takes in the\u00a0<\/span>grandeur\u00a0<\/span>of Denmark before\u00a0<\/span>venturing\u00a0<\/span>to Sweden,\u00a0<\/span>Finland<\/span>\u00a0and Norway, discovering\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>very best<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>Scandinavia<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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8. Marselisborg Palace \u2013 The Royal Summer Retreat <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Overlooking Aarhus Bay on the\u00a0<\/span>Jutland Peninsula<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>Marselisborg Palace<\/span><\/a>\u00a0has long been\u00a0the Danish royal family\u2019s summer residence. In 1902\u00a0the people of Denmark\u00a0gifted it\u00a0to then-Crown Prince Christian (later Christian X) and Princess Alexandrine as a wedding present\u00a0\u2013\u00a0funded by cities and businesses across Jutland. Today, King Frederik X and Queen Mary uphold the tradition of summering here.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

All\u00a0year round, you can explore Marselisborg\u2019s 13-hectare Palace Park, where sculptures, rose gardens, mature trees, herbal beds and sweeping bay views all add an extra layer of grandeur to the regal setting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fa\u00a0visit to\u00a0<\/span>Den Gamle By<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in nearby\u00a0<\/span>Aarhus<\/span><\/a>, an open-air museum that recreates 400 years of Danish urban life in 75 historic buildings. And if\u00a0you’re\u00a0in town in June,\u00a0<\/span>MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae\u00a0<\/span>at the\u00a0<\/span>NorthSide Festival<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Aarhus\u2019s annual celebration of sustainable music,\u00a0culture\u00a0and food.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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9. Fredensborg Palace \u2013 The Palace of Peace <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Fredensborg<\/span><\/a>\u00a0translates to \u2018Palace of Peace\u2019 \u2013\u00a0built by\u00a0King Frederick IV\u00a0in the\u00a018<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0century\u00a0to\u00a0commemorate\u00a0the end of the Great Northern War. These days it serves as the royal family\u2019s autumn\u00a0home\u00a0and their preferred site for hosting state visits and family celebrations.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0alongside<\/span>\u00a0Lake Esrum<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>North Zealand<\/span><\/a>, and, while the main building is closed to the public except for guided tours in July, the gardens and private orangery are open seasonally.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Its\u00a0extensive grounds are especially notable, too: Fredensborg sits within the UNESCO-listed\u00a0<\/span>Par Force Hunting Landscape<\/span><\/a>, an historic\u00a0network of geometric forest roads laid out\u00a0for royal hunts \u2013 a rare example of Baroque landscape planning in northern Europe.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fa\u00a0walk\u00a0through the Par Force Hunting Landscape itself, then refuel at\u00a0<\/span>Skipperhuset<\/span><\/a>, the former royal boathouse on Lake Esrum, which is now an excellent cafe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Perched high on a hill above Kolding Fjord,\u00a0<\/span>Koldinghus<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is the last remaining royal castle in\u00a0<\/span>Kolding<\/span><\/a>. Founded in the 13th\u00a0century\u00a0as a defensive stronghold, it later became a royal residence and a Renaissance palace before an 1808 inferno left it in ruins \u2013\u00a0reportedly caused\u00a0by Spanish allied troops stationed at the castle during the Napoleonic Wars.\u00a0Today, with its dramatic combination of restored and ruined architecture, and modern galleries integrated into its ancient walls,\u00a0Koldinghus\u00a0hosts exhibitions ranging from Danish silverware to international art;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0open year-round and well worth a visit.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fa\u00a0trawl\u00a0through the impressive collections of modern art and design at the nearby\u00a0<\/span>Trapholt Museum<\/span><\/a>, or soak up the peaceful atmosphere on stroll through\u00a0<\/span>Marielunds\u00f8en<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Graasten Palace<\/span><\/a>, in southern Jutland, is the royal family\u2019s second summer retreat. While the current main building dates to the mid-18th\u00a0century, the site was originally home to a 16<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0century\u00a0manor which burned down in 1603. A new building followed, but it was\u00a0also\u00a0destroyed by fire, prompting the construction of the Baroque-style palace you see today.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

While the palace is closed when the royals are\u00a0home,\u00a0its lakeside setting and meticulously\u00a0maintained\u00a0gardens make it well worth a visit;\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0open to the public from April to October and\u00a0feature symmetrical beds,\u00a0sweeping lawns, orchard paths, native\u00a0woodland\u00a0and walking trails.<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u202fa combination of Jutland adventures. Visit the UNESCO-listed\u00a0<\/span>Jelling Stones and Viking Age<\/span><\/a>\u00a0burial mounds; for a birding and nature fix, head to the World Heritage-listed\u00a0<\/span>Wadden Sea National Park<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0and check out playful Danish design at\u00a0<\/span>Legoland Billund<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Savour unique flavours and d<\/span>iscover produce as fresh as the Scandinavian air as you<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>feast your way through\u00a0<\/span>Copenhagen<\/span>\u00a0and Oslo on Adventure World\u2019s 7-day\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Culinary Nordic Trail<\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0holiday.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Once the seat of Denmark\u2019s first parliament,\u00a0<\/span>Nyborg Castle<\/span><\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0<\/span>eastern Fyn<\/span><\/a>\u00a0was originally built under King Valdemar in the late 1100s. But from 1282, Denmark\u2019s first\u00a0Danehof\u202f(a medieval parliamentary assembly) was held here, making Nyborg the political heart of the kingdom for centuries. Its strategic location by the\u00a0<\/span>Great Belt<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 the strait between Zealand and Fyn \u2013 also made it a key stronghold for national defence and trade, as it controlled passage between eastern and western Denmark.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Centuries on, you can explore the restored castle keep, ramparts, and moat, along with permanent exhibitions focusing on medieval royal power,\u00a0politics\u00a0and court life. While the castle is currently undergoing major restoration works, some areas are still open; for the latest updates, check the\u00a0<\/span>official website<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Pair it with\u2026<\/span><\/b>\u00a0some of eastern Fyn\u2019s other highlights, including the privately owned\u00a0<\/span>Holckenhavn Castle<\/span><\/a>, the\u00a0<\/span>Great Belt Bridge<\/span><\/a>, and the\u00a0<\/span>Nyborg Distillery<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0famous\u00a0for its organic whisky and gin.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fairytales, Viking sagas, millennia-old royal\u00a0traditions\u00a0and\u00a0iconic\u00a0Scandinavian design all come together in\u00a0a compact country that regularly tops the World Happiness Report, its six million people renowned for their proud community spirit.\u00a0 Bordered\u00a0by Germany to the south and surrounded by the North Sea and Baltic Sea,\u00a0Denmark\u2019s\u00a0territory\u00a0runs along\u00a0the Jutland peninsula and\u00a0across some 400 islands. The largest, Sj\u00e6lland (Zealand), is\u00a0where\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0find\u00a0the\u00a0capital […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":92,"featured_media":876663,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":null,"ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":null,"stick-header-meta":null,"header-above-stick-meta":null,"header-main-stick-meta":null,"header-below-stick-meta":null,"astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[22934],"tags":[23287,1000,436,23278,23286,23280,23279,23289,23288,23291,23281,23292,23283,23284,23296,23294,23282,23290,23293,23285,23295],"class_list":["post-876662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-guide","tag-amalienborg-palace","tag-best-european-castles","tag-castles","tag-castles-in-denmark","tag-christiansborg-palace","tag-danish-castles","tag-danish-royalty","tag-dragsholm-castle","tag-egeskov-castle","tag-fredensborg-palace","tag-frederiksborg-castle","tag-graasten-palace","tag-hamlet","tag-hamlet-castle","tag-hillerod","tag-koldinghus","tag-kronborg-castle","tag-marselisborg-palace","tag-nyborg-castle","tag-rosenborg-castle","tag-the-nordic-versailles","countries-denmark","regions-europe","regions-nordics","regions-scandinavia","cities-aarhus","cities-copenhagen","cities-fyn","cities-jutland","cities-odense","cities-odsherred"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n12 Castles to Visit in Denmark<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Wondering which castles to visit in Denmark? 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