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Castle · Odense, Dinamarca do Sul
Castelo de Egeskov (Egeskov Slot)
The 1554 Renaissance castle built on oak piles in a small lake, near Kværndrup in southern Funen, with 20 hectares of gardens, mazes and museums of vintage cars and aircraft. Open seasonally.
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About Castelo de Egeskov (Egeskov Slot)
Egeskov was built in 1554 by Frands Brockenhuus, a noble from Funen, at a time of religious wars when lords protected their houses with water. The red-brick castle, with towers and pointed roofs, stands in a lake up to 5 metres deep, on oak piles; according to tradition, an entire oak forest was needed for the foundations, hence the name "oak forest." It is one of the best-preserved water castles in Europe.
The castle still belongs to a family of counts, who live in part of it. The open rooms display furniture, portraits, hunting trophies and the Titânia dollhouse, a miniature palace. The park has 20 hectares of gardens: the Renaissance garden, the fuchsia garden, the English garden, the herb garden, the water garden and the kitchen garden, plus hedge and bamboo mazes.
In the old halls, museums show vintage cars, motorcycles, airplanes, agricultural machinery and rescue vehicles. There are also treetop walkways and play areas for children. Egeskov is open seasonally, generally from spring to autumn, with events in summer.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
3 to 5 hours for the castle, gardens and museums.
Best time
From May to September, when the gardens are in bloom. The castle generally opens from spring to autumn and closes in winter; check the calendar before you go. Weekdays are less crowded.
How to get there
It's near Kværndrup, about 30 km south of Odense and 25 km north of Svendborg. By train on the Odense–Svendborg line, get off at Kværndrup and walk 2 km or take a taxi. By car, follow road 9.
Tip
Allow almost a full day and bring a snack or have lunch at the park café. Start at the castle before the tour groups and save the museums for the afternoon. If you drive, you can continue to Svendborg at the end of the day.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Castelo de Egeskov (Egeskov Slot)
Is Egeskov open year-round?
No, it opens seasonally, usually from spring to autumn. Check the calendar.
How to get from Odense to Egeskov?
By train to Kværndrup in about 30 minutes, then 2 km on foot or by taxi. By car it's about 30 km.
Does the family still live in the castle?
Yes, a family of counts lives in part of the castle, so it is not open in its entirety.
How much time to allow?
3 to 5 hours for the castle, gardens and museums.