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Schloss Gottorf

Castles & palaces ·Schleswig ·Closed
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Schloss Gottorf is a former ducal residence on Museums Island in Schleswig; most exhibition rooms are closed for renovation, while museums in surrounding historic buildings remain open.

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Why go

  • The Nydam boat, a 23-metre vessel dating to around 320 CE.
  • Neanderthal stone tools more than 120,000 years old.
  • Renaissance works by Lucas Cranach the Elder and a Gutenberg Bible copy dated 1452–54.

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Prices

KinderEUR 5

From the venue's website · checked 28 Oct 2026

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

  • Weapons, harnesses, clothing and utensilsFinds from the Thorsberg bog and Nydam marshes.Nydam Hall
  • Regional crafts collectionThe local crafts collection has been housed in a dedicated wing since 1995.Dedicated wing1995
  • Renaissance chapelA chapel built on two levels.Castle
  • HirschsaalA notable interior dating to 1591.Castle1591

Know before you go

  • The listed hours are Tuesday to Friday, 10:00–17:00, and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–18:00.
  • The address is Schlossinsel 1, Schleswig.

What's inside

  • The Kreuzstall presents 20th-century decorative arts, fine art and design.
  • The 1490 Gothic Hall displays medieval art.
  • The contemporary art gallery includes works by Emil Nolde, Ernst Barlach and Christian Rohlfs.

Tips for your visit

  • During renovation, the bog bodies are displayed at a museum in Silkeborg, Denmark.
  • For information about access to individual displays, call +49 4621 813222.

With kids

  • Admission for children and young people is €7.

Interesting facts6

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  1. 400 people

    At its height, the court employed more than 400 people.

    Schloss Gottorf - Wikipedia

  2. The Neuwerkgarten contained a giant globe, and the castle’s library and art cabinet were widely known.

    Schloss Gottorf - Wikipedia

  3. Adam Olearius helped build the cultural collections as court mathematician and librarian.

    Schloss Gottorf - Wikipedia
  4. 1651

    Bernhard Paludanus’s collection, acquired in 1651, formed the basis of the art cabinet.

    Schloss Gottorf - Wikipedia

  5. Painter Jürgen Ovens created many paintings and large-scale series for the palace and grounds.

    Schloss Gottorf - Wikipedia

  6. Four Swedish kings and several Russian emperors came from the Holstein-Gottorp branch of the House of Oldenburg.

    Gottorf Castle - Wikipedia

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History

Gottorf is the ancestral home of the Holstein-Gottorp branch of the House of Oldenburg.

  1. 1161Bishop Occo of Schleswig made Gottorf his residence after his former residence was destroyed.
  2. 1268A Danish duke acquired Gottorf by purchase.
  3. 1340It passed to the Count of Holstein at Rendsburg.
  4. 1459Gottorf passed to Christian I of Denmark through maternal inheritance.
  5. 16th c.Frederick I made Gottorf his main residence.
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  1. 1544After the duchies were divided, Adolf received the Gottorp portion and made Gottorf his residence. The place gave the ducal line its name.
  2. 1492A fire destroyed much of the medieval castle; Friedrich had it rebuilt and modernised.
  3. 1616–1659Under Frederick III, Gottorf became a European centre of science and culture.
  4. 1713After Denmark annexed the Gottorf part of Schleswig, the castle served as the Danish crown governor’s seat.
  5. 19th c.The buildings served as Danish and Prussian barracks.
  6. World War IIThe estate was used as a displaced persons camp.
  7. 1947–1996Restoration began in 1947 and was considered complete in 1996.

Photo spots

  • Castle park sculpturesSculptures with the island and Schlei channel as a backdrop.Castle park

Sources: Gottorf Castle - Wikipedia · Homepage - Museumsinsel Schloss Gottorf · Homepage - Museumsinsel Schloss Gottorf · Home - Museumsøen Gottorp Slot · Schloss Gottorf - Wikipedia · Château de Gottorf - Wikipedia · Schloss Gottorf: prices, visitor information (i… · checked 11 Oct 2026

Where
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Questions and answers

What does adult admission to Schloss Gottorf cost?

Adult admission is €19.

What visiting hours are given for Schloss Gottorf?

Tuesday–Friday, 10:00–17:00; Saturday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00. These hours do not establish access to closed castle exhibition rooms.

Where is Schloss Gottorf?

Schlossinsel 1, Schleswig, on an island in the Schlei west of the city.

What cultural events does Schloss Gottorf host?

Temporary exhibitions, theatre and courtyard concerts form part of its programme; no current event dates are supplied.

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