Castles and fortresses in Denmark

Dronninglund Castle is named after Queen Charlotte Amalie, who was Christian V's queen. She bought the castle back in 1690.

Today the castle is a hotel and the old traditions of the interior are still maintained. If you are passing by the castle, you should also take a walk in the beautiful castle park.

The Aggersborg Fortress of Vikings is the largest fortress in Denmark. 

It was built by Harald Blåtand in 980. This fortress was used to watch voyages between Denmark and Norway. The Viking fortress lay at the centre of the trade in the past where merchant ships were busy transporting wares between Hanherred and Vesthimmerland.

See one of Denmark's best-preserved Renaissance castles, Voergaard Castle, a beautiful 16th-century castle with precious art treasures and a beautiful park. The castle houses an extensive and unique collection of European art and furnishings, including works by Goya, Rubens, Raphael and El Greco, as well as treasures from Napoleon I, Louis XIV, Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette's personal effects. Hear the story of the domineering palace mistress Ingeborg Skeel from 1580, who can send shivers down the spines of young and old alike. See the dungeon, meet the ghosts and find the blood stain that won't wash off.

Go on a self-drive holiday in Denmark and discover Europe's best preserved moated castle, built in 1554. Egeskov Castle is, without comparison, Funen's biggest tourist attraction. Surrounded by magnificent gardens and deep moats, the magnificent castle is like something out of a fairytale. See the Count's fascinating collection of rare cars and planes, ride the segway and get lost in Piet Hein's colossal maze of beech hedges.

See Denmark's only preserved medieval royal castle. The stunning fortress was built in the late 12th century by order of the Danish royal family. Today, the entire area is one big museum filled with experiences and exhibitions such as the three magnificent knights' halls and various interesting historical objects.

Take a driving holiday in Denmark and discover the many beautiful castles scattered from north to south and east to west. Find a weekend break for 2 and go on an inn holiday or perhaps a summer holiday or winter break, as the seasons don't affect the stunning neoclassical Liselund Lystslot from 1792. Liselund has Møns Klint and Klinteskoven as its closest neighbours and is famous for its magnificent Romantic gardens. The atmospheric grounds are one of the finest examples of Romantic garden design in the Nordic countries. In addition to the beautiful gazebo, the area consists of small buildings such as "The Norwegian House", "The Swiss Cottage" and "The Chinese Gazebo". Find child-friendly hotels at Risskov and go on a cheap family holiday around Denmark.

In the lovely medieval town of Køge, you can visit the Viking fortress Borgring, which was sensationally discovered during an archaeological dig in 2014. The archaeological work is far from over, and visitors will have a unique opportunity to join archaeologists on a guided tour and follow the exciting work of uncovering the mystery behind the ring fortresses.

It is probably the best preserved medieval castle in the Danish Kingdom and dates back to the early 16th century. There is plenty of opportunity to explore a real castle with castle towers, a knights' hall and a church room and everything that belonged to the Middle Ages. The very thick walls of the castle and the many defences give a good insight into daily life in the castle, also a clear idea of how a castle could best defend itself against attacking enemies. There is also a very beautiful garden at the castle, where among other things medicinal herbs are grown and right in front of the castle is Spøttrup Lake, which among other things is known for its many birds. Various activities are held throughout the year to help bring the castle's history to life. Bring the whole family along when you visit this incredible medieval castle, where the experiences are just waiting to be discovered.

There is also an annual Christmas market in December, with Christmas music, tasty treats and exquisite specialities sold from the many inviting Christmas stalls.

Trelleborg Viking Castle is one of Denmark's great cultural treasures, as it is one of the best preserved ring fortresses in the country. Trelleborg was built by Harald Bluetooth in 980 and the many remains in the terrain are still on display. It is completely free to become part of the exciting history. Bring the family and experience how the Vikings worked both as farmers and warriors, a great experience for the whole family.

Go on a car holiday in Denmark and find a cheap hotel stay with Risskov Bilferie near Kalø. An active holiday with lots of nature is possible in this area. Enjoy the walk of just over 0.5 km to Kalø Castle Ruins, which is located in Kalø Bay in Central Jutland.

Go on a driving holiday in Denmark and enjoy the many beautiful cities that are hidden around the country. But there are also many beautiful castles and one of them is north of Juelsminde. Here you will find Palsgaard Castle, where you can visit the beautiful castle park, which with its 38 acres of land is one of Denmark's largest castle parks. In the park you can see many rare trees and plants, which were planted in the period 1835-57 by the then owner, the Danish diplomat, Holger Christian Reedtz. The park was given its present appearance by the English garden architect Milner, who laid out the park for Baron Frederik Wedel Jarlsberg. The park is open to the public from 8am until sunset. Find a cheap self-drive holiday with child-friendly hotels at Risskov and get away with the whole family to discover Juelsminde and Palsgaard Castle.

Find a cheap car holiday at Risskov and take the whole family on an adventure trip in South Jutland. Visit the historic town of Kolding and in the centre of the town is Koldinghus, the royal castle which was built by the Danish king in 1268 to defend the border between Schleswig and Denmark. The castle burned down in 1808 and stood in ruins for a long time until the long restoration started. Koldinghus houses an exciting collection of Romanesque and Gothic church sculptures as well as antique Danish art and crafts, of which the collection of Danish silver art in particular is unsurpassed. Certainly a visit is something you will not forget. Find a cheap weekend break for the whole family and enjoy a self-drive holiday south at your own pace.

Gråsten Castle was built in the 1500s and is a Danish hunting lodge.

Gråsten Castle Church is the only part of Gråsten Castle that is open to visitors.

Gråsten Palace Garden is an English-inspired landscape garden. In summer, visitors can enjoy the large rose and perennial beds, which radiate in a multitude of colours, and there is an outdoor exhibition that tells about the development of the castle garden.

Better known as Christian II's prison.

The castle from the 13th century was one of the strongest castles of the kingdom in the Middle Ages. In the 1550s it was rebuilt as a Renaissance castle. The palace church, Queen Dorothea's Chapel, is one of Europe's few preserved lighthouse churches from the Reformation period and Denmark's oldest Renaissance-style interior.

The castle's most famous occupant was Christian II, who was deposed and imprisoned in the castle in 1532-1549. As a princely prisoner, he was treated according to his high rank and had several rooms in Sønderborg Castle at his disposal. He also had a small servants' quarters and his own cook, who prepared a good diet for him.

Today the castle houses the Museum of the History and Culture of Southern Jutland.

Take a trip to Hillerød where you can experience the most impressive Frederiksborg Castle. Built by Christian IV in the early 1600s, it is the largest Renaissance building in Scandinavia. The grounds include a beautiful palace park and a palace church. Since 1878, the castle grounds have been home to the National History Museum. Discover 500 years of Danish history through paintings and portraits, furniture and crafts, and kings and queens. Take a tour and see the Knights' Hall, the Palace Church, the Auditorium and the Neptune Fountain.

Unique experiences await at Schackenborg Castle all year round.  For example, explore the history of the centuries, take a guided tour in the stunning park of the castle or venture into the old stables, where you will find an exciting visitor centre.

The Schackenborg Program offers classical concerts, lectures, debate arrangements and more.

The beautifully landscaped castle is located in the heart of Copenhagen and was built by order of Christian IV in the newly created King's Garden. The palace also holds some of Denmark's greatest cultural treasures and in the basement the Danish crown jewels and royal crowns are on display. The Knights' Hall is the magnificent hall with the throne chair made from a narwhal stand . There is also a very impressive exhibition of Flora Danica and Venetian glass, which can be visited in the tower rooms. In the Treasury the crown jewels are kept behind locks and very thick walls. The crowns are fully decorated with all the precious stones and gold ornaments that go with them. The crown jewels include some of the world's finest emeralds.

Take a cheap car holiday in Denmark and visit Marselisborg Castle, which today serves as the summer and Christmas residence of the Danish royal couple in Aarhus. The building was completed in 1902 as the people's wedding gift to the future King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine. The location of the palace is well chosen for the purpose: Users have a clear view of the sea and forest, but the building is intended to be remote and unappealing to its surroundings. It exudes reserve and distance, with the main staircase emphasising this effect. Find the perfect self-drive tour with Risskov and visit Marselisborg Castle.

The beautiful Gram Castle is surrounded by moats in green surroundings. The castle is located in the cosy town of Gram, where there is a great atmosphere.

The castle is now used as an event venue. It can accommodate up to 50,000 guests and offers concerts, holiday apartments and a large organic farm. In addition, history, culture, architecture and nature are highly valued and presented at the castle.

Security Position North is a fortress facility which the Germans planned during World War I. Security Position North was built in the period of 1916-1918 and was intended to prevent the invasion of Germany from the north. The fortress facility is amongst the best preserved in the world.