Boller Castle

Horsens, Denmark

Boller castle was first mentioned in 1350, when it was owned by Otte Limbek (Queen Margareth's trusted man). The current main building was built in 1550-1588 and reconstructed in 1759. Today it is owned by Horsens Municipality and used as a nursing home. The beautiful park and meander along the forest road through the valley to Boller water mill is open to the public.

Address

Boller Slotsvej 20, Horsens, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 1550-1588
Category: Castles and fortifications in Denmark
Historical period: Early Modern Denmark (Denmark)

More Information

thyrashm.blogspot.fi
www.visithorsens.dk

Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

tommy olesen (7 years ago)
Blomster, sommerfugle og vand med åkander. Kan klart anbefales til hele familien. Flere bænke og stole som indbyder til at sidde ned og slappe af. Selve slottet er lukket for offentligheden undtagen ved enkelte lejligheder, men den tilhørende have oase er klart et besøg værd i sommertiden. Åbent 1. April - 15. Oktober

Lachezar Asenov (7 years ago)
Nice place for tourists. Perfect to bring your kids.

Emma Kristensen (8 years ago)
If you love serenity then this place for you to sit and relax. Only 1 cafe and a beautiful garden for you to roam around.

Nicolai Hansen (8 years ago)
Ok park

seruvious raphael (8 years ago)
Really pretty place, well kept botanical garden section, and nice green area for chilling or playing.

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