Rosenholm Castle

Hornslet, Denmark

Rosenholm Castle is Denmark's oldest family-owned castle, and is one of the best-preserved complexes from the golden age of the manor house – from 1550 to 1630. Rosenholm Castle is founded in 1559 by the Danish nobleman Jørgen Rosenkrantz. His family are among the oldest and most famous in the Danish history. Shakespeare chose to use the name in the play Hamlet. Later extended, standing complete in 1607 with four wings, clearly influenced by the Italian Renaissance style. The castle interior was modernised in the 1740s in the baroque style, at which time a large baroque garden was laid out, covering an area of 5 ha., with avenues of limetrees and hedgerows of beech. Rosenholm is fully furnished, with hundreds of items of furniture, paintings and tapestries.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Rosenholmvej 119, Hornslet, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 1559
Category: Castles and fortifications in Denmark
Historical period: Early Modern Denmark (Denmark)

More Information

english.rosenholm.dk
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Valther Troelsen (3 years ago)
Beautiful from the outside. Could get inside. I think it is only for tours.

Amalie Lange (4 years ago)
The guided tour was an amazing experience! The tour guide was very well informed. Beautiful place

Annette Dane (5 years ago)
Beautiful castlegrounds and interior. Very knowledgeable guide. Well worth a visit.

Thomas Niggemann (5 years ago)
Beautiful old castle with water around and nice buildings and park behind.

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