Egeskov Castle – the most beautiful Renaissance water castle in Europe | Denmark
Egeskov Castle (Egeskov Slot) is located in Denmark and is considered the best preserved and also the most beautiful Renaissance water castle in Europe. This cultural and historical monument is the second most visited place in the island of Funen. The castle is situated in the southern part of the island, between Svendborg and Odense cities.
Egeskov Castle was built in 1544 on oak stilts in the middle of the water.
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The castle is still inhabited so only few room are available to the tourists. Old family history is often completely in contrast with modern times. In addition to a painting of modern art which hangs above the old stone fireplace, but also in one of the rooms, you can find the superman costume (the original costume from the first Hollywood film) right next to grandfather’s armor. It is hard to overlook also a collection of dolls with the faces of some female members of the royal family. Among them are the first and second wife of the current landowner. Dolls have a beautiful house, which was designed by a retired soldier for his granddaughter. It took him 7 years. Everything is invented in the greatest detail.
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The water area is surrounded by a beautiful park with a labyrinth. There is a beautiful herb garden waiting for lovers of spices and herbs. You will find a lot of museums here, café, gift shop and other traders who want to capitalize on tourism.
You can stay overnight in the camping that is just near the castle. It is only available for tents and is completely free.
Egeskov Castle is open daily from May to September (from 10:00am to 5:00pm, during the summer even longer) and basic admission is €21.
For further details see the official website of Egeskov Castle.
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GOD! Look at that castle! Man, I love that.
Next year, I’ll sort my time off to visit one of them