The Top 20 Castles in Denmark

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20 beautiful castles to choose from in Denmark. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Rosenborg Slot

Lilleborg

Schloss Amalienborg

Vallø Slot

Schloß Augustenborg

Valdemars Slot

Museumscenter Hanstholm

Marselisborg Palace

Augustenborg Slot

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Rosenborg Slot
Hiking Highlight
Beautiful castle in the middle of the city. Right on the Botanical Garden. To visit.
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Lilleborg
Hiking Highlight
Castle ruins of the "small castle" with a view of the idyllic Borresø. As everywhere on the island, information boards provide interesting information about the history of historical relics.
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Schloss Amalienborg
Cycling Highlight
Landmark of Koppenhagen. Absolute must
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Vallø Slot
Cycling Highlight
Beautiful castle facility. Reminded us somehow of the plant to Pückler Castle in Bad Muskau
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Schloß Augustenborg
Cycling Highlight
The Augustenburg Castle is the largest residential building in the region.
The first Augustenburg Castle was built by Ernst Günther, the great-grandson of Christian III. built from 1660-64. He named …
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Valdemars Slot
Cycling Highlight
Very well preserved and well-kept castle. Definitely worth a visit.valdemarsslot.dk/
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Museumscenter Hanstholm
Hiking Highlight
The Hanstholm Museum Center is located next to the two large bunkers from WWII. From the museum you have access to the bunker, some of the original inventory of which …
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Marselisborg Palace
Cycling Highlight
Marselisborg Castle is the summer residence of the Danish queen. When the Queen and her family are in the castle, the Royal Guard parades every day at 12 p.m.
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Augustenborg Slot
Hiking Highlight
The baroque castle church was open until 5 p.m. when we were there. Free admission.
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