Castles in Denmark
Castles in Denmark: 289 castles across 77 towns and cities — including 239 medieval castles, 12 palaces, 21 ruins, 3 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 3 UNESCO World Heritage
- 4 house a museum
- 1 castle hotels
- 21 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Aalborghus
- AggersborgUNESCO
- Amalienborg
- Antvorskov
- Asserbo Charterhouse
- Bagsværdfortet
- Bernstorff Palace
- BorgringUNESCO
- Borreby Castle
- Brahetrolleborg
- Charlottenborg Palace
- Charlottenlund Palace
- Christiansborg Palace
- Clausholm Castle
- Cold war museum Stevnsfort
- Copenhagen Castle
- Dragør Fort
- Dragsholm Castlecastle hotel
- Dronningholm Slot
- Egeskov Castle
- Flakfortet
- Fortunfortet
- Fredensborg Palace
- Frederiksberg Palace
Common questions
How many castles are there in Denmark?
289 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Denmark free to visit?
None are confirmed free yet, and 2 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in Denmark UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 3 of 289 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Denmark?
Yes — 1 is a castle hotel, with historic rooms you can book.