Castles & Forts in Denmark map & data
There are 125 castles and forts mapped in Denmark, spread over 5 regions. The most are in Syddanmark (50), Hovedstaden (28) and Midtjylland (22) - Syddanmark alone holds 40% of them. 96% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Jægerspris Slot, Visborggård and Bygholm.
Castles & Forts by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Syddanmark | 50 | 40% |
| Hovedstaden | 28 | 22% |
| Midtjylland | 22 | 18% |
| Sjælland | 16 | 13% |
| Nordjylland | 7 | 5.6% |
Notable castles and forts in Denmark
- Jægerspris SlotHovedstaden · castle
- VisborggårdNordjylland · castle
- BygholmMidtjylland · castle
- Gjorslev SlotSjælland · castle
- Gram SlotSyddanmark · events venue
- Skansinfort
- BadstueslottetHovedstaden · castle
- AalborghusNordjylland · castle
- Rosenholm SlotMidtjylland · castle
- Vallø SlotSjælland · castle
- Harridslevgaard SlotSyddanmark · events venue
- Bernstorff SlotHovedstaden · castle
- Dronninglund SlotNordjylland · castle
- BarritskovMidtjylland · castle
- Vindeholme SlotSjælland · castle
- HofmansgaveSyddanmark · castle
- EremitageslottetHovedstaden · castle
- OxholmNordjylland · castle
- Boller SlotMidtjylland · castle
- Liselund Gammel SlotSjælland · castle
- SøbygårdSyddanmark · castle
- KronborgHovedstaden · castle
- Sæbygaard slotNordjylland · castle
- FrijsenborgMidtjylland · castle
- Valdemars SlotSyddanmark · castle
- WillestrupNordjylland · castle
- Gammel RyomgårdMidtjylland · castle
- Nordborg SlotSyddanmark · castle
- JensgaardMidtjylland · castle
- KatholmMidtjylland · castle
- Marselisborg SlotMidtjylland · castle
- PalsgårdMidtjylland · castle
- RathlousdalMidtjylland · castle
- RohdenMidtjylland · castle
- SkaføgaardMidtjylland · castle
- SkerrildgaardMidtjylland · castle
- Sostrup SlotMidtjylland · castle
- StøvringgårdMidtjylland · castle
- VilhelmsborgMidtjylland · castle
- WilliamsborgMidtjylland · castle
What's in this layer
Every castle in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Castles, palaces and forts.
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles and forts are there in Denmark?
This layer holds 125 castles and forts in Denmark, the most of them in Syddanmark. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each castle?
The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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