Region Dania Południowa

Castles & Manor Houses

Journey through Southern Denmark's architectural evolution, from the medieval fortifications of Nyborg and Koldinghus to the refined Rococo elegance of Augustenborg Palace. This collection features Egeskov Castle, a premier Renaissance water castle, and Hesselagergård, the country's oldest Renaissance building. Explore the royal summer retreat at Gråsten Palace and the historic bishop's manor of Tårnborg in Ribe, showcasing centuries of Danish noble life and military strategy across the islands of Funen, Als, and Langeland.

Castles & Manor Houses — Mapa

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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…

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Koldinghus

Koldinghus is a Danish royal castle in the town of Kolding on the south central part of the Jutland peninsula.

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Sønderborg Castle

Sønderborg Castle is located in the town of Sønderborg, Denmark on the island of Als in South Jutland.

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Nyborg Castle

Nyborg Slot is a restored medieval castle in Nyborg on the Danish island of Funen. The castle figures prominently in Danish history.

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Valdemars Castle

Valdemar's Castle is a manor house situated on the island of Tåsinge near Svendborg in southern Denmark.

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Schackenborg Castle

Schackenborg Castle is a château located in Møgeltønder Parish, Southern Jutland.

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Gråsten Palace

Gråsten Palace is located at Gråsten in the Jutland region of southern Denmark.

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Augustenborg Palace

Augustenborg Palace is a Rococo-style palace in the southwestern part of Augustenborg, Als Island, Denmark, overlooking Augustenborg Fjord.

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Hesselagergård

Hesselagergård, located near Gudme in the southeast of the Danish island Funen, is the oldest Renaissance building in Denmark.

R. Christiansen, 1887 / Public domain

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Harridslevgaard Castle

This Renaissance castle is something for every history lover. Stylish interior can be visited with a guided tour.

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Riberhus

Riberhus was a royal castle situated on the western outskirts of Ribe, Esbjerg Municipality, Denmark.

Sommer / Public domain

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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…

Theodor Siersted / Public domain

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Hvedholm Castle

Hvedholm Castle is an estate and castle located near Faaborg on the island of Funen, Denmark. It is now the site of Hvedholm Slotshotel.

Borsi112 / Public domain

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Nordborg Castle

Nordborg Castle is a small castle which lies on the southern side of Nordborg Lake in Nordborg on the island of Als in Sønderborg…

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Tårnborg

A former 16th-century bishop's manor located in Ribe's historic center. This Gothic-style building now serves as a cultural center and stands as one of the city's best-preserved Renaissance-era residences.