Skanderborg Castle Church

Skanderborg, Denmark

The Skanderborg chapel is the only remaining part of the former Skanderborg castle which was definitively demolished in 1770. In 1562-63 King Frederick II rebuilt the medieval castle on Slotsholmen (an elevation in the ground that used to be a small island) to a modern fortress. Because of the financial difficulties of the Kingdom of Denmark the king chose to take up residence in Skanderborg.

Hence in 1572 a chapel was constructed in the newly established royal wing which at the same time was increased with two storeys. The castle functioned as a residence for the royal family for several years and among other things it could be mentioned that Christian IV learned seamanship as well as horsemanship in Skanderborg.

The present church consists of a long nave with a round tower with a conical, copper spire. The tower was originally one of the castle’s corner towers.Below the church in the castle’s old wine cellar a crypt has been established with four glass mosaics by the sculptor V. Foersom Hegndal. A variety of the original furniture in noble renaissance can still be seen in the church. The baptismal font from 1850 has been made after a drawing by Bindesbøll.

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Founded: 1572
Category: Religious sites in Denmark
Historical period: Early Modern Denmark (Denmark)

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www.visitdenmark.fr

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Manu Ela (WorldCalling4Me) (11 months ago)
Been there when it was already closed, so I cannot really say anything about the church itself. But the view is great and gardens are beautiful.
M.P. T.M. (13 months ago)
History tells that this church was part of Skanderborg Castle. Located on a hill the views are incredible. The tower is under renovation, but the building can be visited internally from another door on the left side. It maintains the daily decoration of Lutheran churches with some nuances. Very beautiful place.
Søren Ottesen (3 years ago)
Very nice church. ?
pike86ful (3 years ago)
A very beautiful two-hundred-year-old church, surrounded on both sides by lakes
Monty King (3 years ago)
Beautiful cozy church
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