Voergaard Slot

About the museum

The origins of Voergaard go back to the late Middle Ages; the oldest part of the complex is dated to 1481. In 1510, the estate passed to Stygge Krumpen, the last Catholic bishop of Børglum. During the Count's Feud, peasants under Skipper Clement seized the estate, and with the Reformation it fell to the Crown.

In 1578, King Frederik II transferred Voergaard to Karen Krabbe. Her daughter Ingeborg Skeel had the Renaissance house built, which was completed in 1588; the sandstone portal is said to have originally been intended for Frederiksborg Castle. Ingeborg Skeel was regarded by her tenants as a harsh mistress and lives on to this day as the castle ghost in the stories of the house. Later, Voergaard belonged to, among others, the Scavenius family, including foreign minister Erik Scavenius.

In 1955, the Danish-French count Ejnar Oberbech-Clausen bought the castle and brought an extensive collection of French furniture, paintings, and art objects from his wife's families. After his death in 1963, Voergaard passed to a family foundation, which has maintained the castle ever since and has been restoring it extensively for some years. Visitors experience the halls and salons on guided tours; the park and castle cellar are freely accessible during opening hours.

Highlights

• Renaissance castle from 1588 with one of the widest moats in Denmark
• French art and antiques collection of Count Oberbech-Clausen
• Sandstone portal of Ingeborg Skeel
• Stories about Stygge Krumpen and the ghost of Ingeborg Skeel
• Free access to the park and castle cellar
• Medieval days in July and Christmas market in the castle courtyard

Founded

1588

Operated by

Den grevelige Oberbech-Clausen-Péanske Familiefond

Admission & discounts

The price applies to the regular castle tour. Tickets online or in the shop in the riding hall. Park and castle cellar free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The tour covers the ground floor and second floor with several staircases and is very strenuous for people with severe walking difficulties; wheelchairs, strollers, and buggies cannot be taken along, but a small walker usually can. Dogs are not allowed in the castle but are welcome in the park.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Stroller-friendly: not available

Children's and family tour "Voergaards Vogter" for 5- to 10-year-olds (approx. 45 minutes) during the holidays; children only when accompanied by adults. The evening candlelight tour is recommended only from age 12. Strollers are not allowed in the castle.

Getting there & parking

The path from the riding hall to the castle is uneven and very dark in the evening.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Shop and castle café in the riding hall at the parking lot (11:00–16:00 on open days) with wines from Bordeaux, local delicacies, books, and crafts; accessible without a ticket.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events
• Weddings / ceremonies

Up to 300 guests.

Rental of the restored riding hall (1943, approx. 200 m from the castle) from January to September for 60–300 people at tables on 150–450 m², with a professional kitchen; complete packages for weddings and company events through a partner.

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