Hvedholm Castle

Faaborg, Denmark

Hvedholm Castle near Faaborg on the island of Funen in Denmark was built in the 15th century. It was owned in turn by the Banke, Hardenberg and Brahe families until 1919, when the Danish government presented the then owners with an enormous tax demand, forcing them to sell it to the state for approximately 175,000 Danish kroner. Hvedholm Castle was later returned to the Brahe family, who were considered for generations the rightful rulers of the castle and surrounding villages.

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Founded: 1878-1882
Category: Castles and fortifications in Denmark

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Siti Wilson (8 months ago)
We booked this room for one night to experience staying at a castle. We did not get what we paid for. The lady at reception gave us a room at one of the out buildings! The building is far from the castle. When we asked for a room at the castle, she said it was all booked up for a wedding. We paid a lot and was given a sub-standard room. Do not book this hotel on a weekend! Call the hotel before you book to make sure that you get a room in the castle and it’s not all booked up by a wedding at the time of your visit. Nevertheless, we did not get our castle stay experience as we had hoped! Very disappointed and the lady was not friendly at all! She dismissed us and provided no other options or compensation! DO NOT STAY HERE!!
Svein H Bakke (9 months ago)
We loved our stay here. It felt like we had the entire castle to ourself. Everything was old and historic, just the want you want it to be. Rooms were worn but clean and huge. Could stay here again.
Rungnapa Kaewkhet (11 months ago)
Wonderful experience to stay, Complete breakfast with a lot of fruits. Service is just ok.
Henrik E (2 years ago)
Very interesting and beautiful place. It could be perfect, if they had a pool ?
Marcin Fryziel (3 years ago)
Amazing location, you can feel like prince!
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