Egeskov Castle
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What's on here
Why go
- Titanias Palads, a large dollhouse in Riborgstuen.
- The Renaissance garden, with fountains and topiary figures.
- The treetop walk in the park.
- The agricultural museum and its horse-drawn vehicles in Ladegården.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
Don't miss
- Niels Juel paintingA large painting of Niels Juel hangs in the hall.Great hall, inside the castle.
- Piet Hein sundialPiet Hein designed this three-metre sundial.The park.
- Iron chestThis chest came from Hvedholm Castle and dates from at least the 16th century.Inside the castle.
- Dracula cryptThe grounds include a Dracula crypt.On the castle grounds.
- Fuchsia gardenThe garden contains 104 fuchsia species.The castle park.
Know before you go
- Tickets can be bought online through the castle’s website.
- Annual pass holders can use a fast-track entrance.
- Most of the castle is open to visitors; the areas used by the count are private.
- The historic maze in the northeastern garden is closed to the public.
Legends and hidden details
- Legend says the castle will sink if the small wooden figure in the stair tower attic is moved.
- Tradition says an entire oak forest was felled to supply wood for the castle.
What's inside
- About ten furnished rooms are open across two floors, with an exhibition in the attic.
- The castle displays furniture, paintings, musical instruments, porcelain and hunting trophies.
- The knights' hall is open to visitors and can be rented for events.
- Falck Museet covers the history of the Falck rescue service.
- Other exhibitions cover dollhouses, agriculture, trade and crafts.
- A toy museum is in the park.
Tips for your visit
- The plant shop can be entered from the ticket office without an admission ticket.
With kids
- The grounds have playgrounds and children’s play structures.
Interesting facts8
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Oak piles support the castle in a lake up to five metres deep.
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A double wall over a metre thick joins the castle’s two long buildings. It contains staircases and a well for use during a siege.
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60 arrow
The castle has about 60 arrow slits, some now bricked up.
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The exterior is Late Gothic, while original interior features show Renaissance design.
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The castle was built with oversized medieval bricks, sometimes called monks’ bricks.
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Early indoor plumbing used vertical waste shafts.
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The count and his family still live at the castle.
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3,000 pieces
Titanias Palads contains more than 3,000 pieces, including a miniature chapel with a playable organ.
Schloss Egeskov - Wikipedia
Shorts
History
A restoration begun in 1883 raised the tower roofs, restored stepped gables and added a gatehouse.
- 1405The estate was first mentioned.
- 1554Frands Brockenhuus completed the fortified castle.
- 1599–1604Rigborg was confined in the room now called Riborgstuen until her father’s death.
- 1883A major restoration began, raising the tower roofs, restoring stepped gables and adding a gatehouse.
- 1960sGregers and Nonni opened the gardens to the public.
Sources: Egeskov Castle - Wikipedia · Ringe - Wikivoyage (see) · Egeskov · Køb billet · Egeskov Slot - Wikipedia · Schloss Egeskov - Wikipedia · Château d'Egeskov - Wikipedia · checked 29 Oct 2026
- Website
- egeskov.dk/
- Phone
- +4562271016
Questions and answers
Where is Egeskov Castle?
Egeskov Castle is near Kværndrup, south of Ringe, on the island of Funen.
Can you buy Egeskov Castle tickets online?
Yes, tickets are sold through the castle’s website.
Can you go inside Egeskov Castle?
Yes. Most of the castle is open to visitors, with about ten furnished rooms across two floors and an attic exhibition.
Is Egeskov Castle suitable for children?
The grounds have playgrounds and children’s play structures. There is also a toy museum in the park.
Can you eat at Egeskov Castle?
Brasserie Rigborg has seating indoors and in a café garden. Food kiosks stand by the large maze and in the veteran museum.
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