Kalø Castle Ruin
Kalø Slotsruin
The ruins of a 13th-century castle on a small island in the bay, reached on foot along a 500-metre stone causeway. Swedish King Gustav I was once imprisoned here.
Kalø Castle was built by Danish King Eric VI in 1313, and tall brick tower walls still survive. The castle sits on a small island in Kalø Bay, reached on foot along a stone causeway about 500 metres long, with wide sea views along the way. Gustav Vasa, who later became King of Sweden, was held here in his youth. Entry is free. It is about 30 minutes' drive from Aarhus and can be combined with Mols Bjerge.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Mols Bjerge National Park
- Frigate Jylland
- The Iceberg (Isbjerget)
- Aarhus Harbour Bath
- Ree Park Safari
- Dokk1
- Aarhus Cathedral
- Latin Quarter