Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Denmark
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Capital Region (9)
Southern Denmark (7)
North Denmark (4)
Central Denmark (3)
Zealand (2)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Denmark: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 25 castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark, spread across 5 regions and 24 towns and cities. Most of them are in Capital Region (9), Southern Denmark (7), and North Denmark (4).
At the city level, Copenhagen (2), Aabenraa (1), and Allinge (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs DKK 110 at the median, and the middle half charge between DKK 90 and DKK 140.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 18 offer dedicated programs for families, and 19 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark
KronborgCastles & Palaces · Helsingør
Rosenborg SlotCastles & Palaces · Copenhagen
Frederiksborg SlotCastles & Palaces · Hillerød
Egeskov SlotCastles & Palaces · Kværndrup
KoldinghusCastles & Palaces · Kolding
Sønderborg SlotHistory · Sønderborg
Valdemars SlotArt · Svendborg
Spøttrup BorgCastles & Palaces · Spøttrup
Jægerspris SlotCastles & Palaces · Jægerspris
Nyborg SlotCastles & Palaces · Nyborg
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark with programs for families
- KronborgCastles & Palaces · Helsingør
- Frederiksborg SlotCastles & Palaces · Hillerød
- Egeskov SlotCastles & Palaces · Kværndrup
- KoldinghusCastles & Palaces · Kolding
- Sønderborg SlotHistory · Sønderborg
- Spøttrup BorgCastles & Palaces · Spøttrup
- Jægerspris SlotCastles & Palaces · Jægerspris
Børglum KlosterCastles & Palaces · Vrå
Voergaard SlotCastles & Palaces · Dronninglund
Kunstmuseet Brundlund SlotArt · Aabenraa
Wheelchair-accessible castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark
Castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark with the highest published visitor numbers
By region
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Denmark?
Our directory currently lists 25 castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark across 24 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark?
Some of the best known are Kronborg, Rosenborg Slot, Frederiksborg Slot, Egeskov Slot, and Koldinghus.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Hammershus Besøgscenter.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 12 are open, such as Kronborg, Rosenborg Slot, and Frederiksborg Slot.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Amalienborgmuseet, Gl. Holtegaard, and Hammershus Besøgscenter. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Denmark?
A regular adult ticket costs DKK 110 at the median, with prices ranging from DKK 50 to DKK 225. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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