Top 16 Castles in Faaborg-Midtfyn

Schloss Ulriksholm is an idyllic Renaissance manor house just a few kilometers from Kerteminde. It is picturesquely situated at the foot of the Kerteminde Nor bay and is considered one of the most historic places in the region. The castle was named after one of Christian IV's illegitimate sons. The castle is privately owned today and is not regularly open to the public. An exception is made for occasional garden events and the "Herregårdsspil" performances (Danish open-air summer theatre), where visitors are allowed to enter the grounds. You can find out when these performances take place via Facebook.

The castle has been rebuilt several times since the end of the 13th century. Its current appearance dates back to the 18th century. The castle is not accessible.

Odense Castle is located in the city center and has shaped its surroundings for over 500 years. Originally built in the late 13th century as a monastery for the Knights of St. John, the building changed hands and functions after the Reformation. In 1575, King Frederik II transformed the old monastery into a royal palace. The current complex has been renovated several times. At the beginning of the 18th century, Frederik IV desired a modern residence. The architect Johan Cornelius Krieger designed a new main wing in the Baroque style and laid out a symmetrical castle garden in the 1720s – today's Royal Garden. The castle was further expanded in 1837 when the architect Jørgen Hansen Koch added an additional wing, giving the building its present form.

Broholm Castle is located in the beautiful landscape of South Funen. With its towers, moat, and park, it seems to have stepped straight out of a fairytale. Broholm's history can be dated back to 1326. Over time, the castle changed owners several times, finally coming into the possession of the Sehested family in 1730, to whom it now belongs in the 13th generation. The castle gave its name to a rare Danish dog breed, the Broholmer. Chamberlain N.F.B. Sehested bred this breed until 1850, thus ensuring its spread in Denmark. The castle also gave its name to the apple variety Broholm Æblet, also called Broholm Rosenæble. The mother tree, whose age could be traced back to 1866, stood in the castle park. Today, several of these apple trees can be found in the park and meadows around the castle. The small, juicy apples are used, among other things, to make apple brandy, which is available at the castle. https://www.visitfyn.de/fyn/reise-ideen/schloss-broholm

Ulriksholm is a privately owned castle that formerly belonged to the king's illegitimate son, Ulrik Christian Gyldenløve. In 1616, King Christian IV bought the main estate Skinnerup at the foot of Kerteminde Nor. In 1632, the king decided to erect new, stately buildings, which were to serve as a residence for the king's then two-year-old illegitimate son, Ulrik Christian Gyldenløve. Therefore, the name of the castle was changed to Ulriksholm. After the death of Christian IV, his mistress and mother of Ulrik Christian Gyldenløve, Vibeke Kruse, fell into disgrace. After her death, Vibeke Kruse was buried on a poor farm outside the city walls of Copenhagen. Ulrik Christian Gyldenløve, however, ensured that his mother's body was brought to the Kølstrup Church. He himself died at the age of only 28 after a brave engagement in the Swedish War. The castle is privately owned today. There is no public access to the castle or garden, except during the castle's open garden events and when the castle is visited as part of the Herregårdsspil. https://www.visitkerteminde.de/kerteminde/reiseplanung/ulriksholm-schloss-gdk613635

Egeskov Castle is a major tourist attraction in Denmark because it is the most beautiful and best-preserved moated castle in all of Europe. For over 450 years, Egeskov has been situated in a scenic setting in the south of the island of Funen. The main building, completely surrounded by water, was built by Frands Brockenhuus and completed in 1554. He was a wealthy landowner and needed a fortress that was difficult to conquer to protect against raids, so he had it built in the middle of a marshy area. To fortify the foundation, an entire oak forest was felled, and the piles were driven into the lake bed. The castle is surrounded by a unique and award-winning park that immediately captivates every visitor. https://www.medienwerkstatt-online.de/lws_wissen/vorlagen/showcard.php?id=21736

The picturesque Odense Castle is a historic gem amidst modern urbanity. Originally built in the 15th century, the castle served as a royal residence for many years and is deeply intertwined with Danish history. Designed in the Renaissance style, the building boasts an impressive façade and is surrounded by a charming park. The castle has been rebuilt and renovated several times over the centuries, while its original character has been carefully preserved.

Schloss Egeskov is a very worthwhile moated castle in Kværndrup on the Danish island of Funen. The structure, still characterized by the Middle Ages, transformed over the course of its history from an externally late Gothic, internally already Renaissance-style moated castle into a comfortable country palace. The building is surrounded by extensive gardens (the largest historical garden complex in Denmark) and several museums are located on the castle grounds. The castle was built by the imperial marshal Frands Brockenhuus (1518–1569) and completed in 1554. The most important part of the museum facilities is the Renaissance castle itself. Inside, about ten magnificent rooms on two floors and an exhibition area in the attic can be visited. A large number of exotic hunting trophies bear witness to the hunting passion of a former lord of the castle. Furniture, paintings, musical instruments, porcelain, and many other art objects document the long history of the house, whose owners