Castles and Manor Houses
Denmark’s architectural heritage spans centuries, from the 10th-century Viking ring fortress of Fyrkat to the Rococo elegance of Amalienborg Palace. This collection includes Egeskov, a premier Renaissance water castle, and the medieval ruins of Hammershus on Bornholm. The list highlights diverse landmarks such as the half-timbered Aalborghus, the family-owned Rosenholm Castle, and the historic royal residence of Koldinghus. These sites showcase defensive medieval fortifications, intricate Dutch Renaissance styles, and the continued legacy of the Danish monarchy.
A Egeskov Castle
This Renaissance water castle is visited by thousands of tourists and there's no wonder why - its lavish interiors and gardens are a must…
B Amalienborg Palace
Royal residence and museum known for its rococo architecture and historical significance. Features the winter home of the Danish royal family and the changing of the guard ceremony.
C Koldinghus
Koldinghus is a Danish royal castle in the town of Kolding on the south central part of the Jutland peninsula.
D Marselisborg Palace
Marselisborg Palace is a royal residence of the Danish royal family in Aarhus.
E Nyborg Castle
Nyborg Slot is a restored medieval castle in Nyborg on the Danish island of Funen. The castle figures prominently in Danish history.
F Tårnborg
A 16th-century former bishop's residence in Ribe featuring late Gothic architectural elements.
G Hesselagergård
Hesselagergård, located near Gudme in the southeast of the Danish island Funen, is the oldest Renaissance building in Denmark.
H Rosenholm Castle
Rosenholm Castle is Denmark's oldest family-owned castle. It is located on Djursland, north of Hornslet and northeast of Aarhus.
I Hammershus
Hammershus is a medieval era fortification at Hammeren on the northern tip of the Danish island of Bornholm.
J Koldinghus
Koldinghus is a Danish royal castle in the town of Kolding on the south central part of the Jutland peninsula.
K Voergaard Castle
Voergaard Castle is a moated Renaissance manor house located 10 km north of Dronninglund on the North Jutland peninsula in north-western…
L Augustenborg Palace
Augustenborg Palace is a Rococo-style palace in the southwestern part of Augustenborg, Als Island, Denmark, overlooking Augustenborg Fjord.
M Schackenborg Castle
Schackenborg Castle is a château located in Møgeltønder Parish, Southern Jutland.
N Frijsenborg
Frijsenborg is a manor house and estate near Hammel, 27 km northwest of Aarhus in Jutland, Denmark.
O Tranekær Manor
Tranekær Manor is a manor house and estate on Langeland, Denmark. The red-plastered, two-winged main building is perched on a small hill on…
P Tirsbæk Slot
Historic manor house first documented in 1401. The current Renaissance-style structure dates from the 16th century and features a moat and terraced gardens.
Q Valdemars Castle
Valdemar's Castle is a manor house situated on the island of Tåsinge near Svendborg in southern Denmark.
R Sønderborg Castle
Sønderborg Castle is located in the town of Sønderborg, Denmark on the island of Als in South Jutland.
S Aalborg Castle
Aalborghus Castle is a castle in Aalborg, Denmark. It is a half-timbered castle built by King Christian III from 1539 to around 1555…
T Fyrkat
Fyrkat is a former Viking ring castle in Denmark, dating from c. 980 AD.
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