Egeskov Castle
Egeskov Slot
A Renaissance water castle built in 1554, widely regarded as the best-preserved of its kind in Europe, with gardens, a maze and a rich collection of vintage cars.
Egeskov Castle lies about 30 km south of Odense. It is built on oak piles in a lake, and its reflection on the water is picture-perfect. The castle is still home to the count’s family. The open rooms display hunting trophies, antique furniture and the famous Titania’s Palace dollhouse. The roughly 20 hectares of surrounding gardens include a bamboo maze, a rose garden and a treetop walkway. There are also museums of vintage cars, motorcycles and aircraft, so plan to spend a full day. Admission is about 260 Danish kroner. It is about a 35-minute drive, or you can take a train to Kværndrup and walk about 2 km.
Opening hours
May–September 10:00 AM–5:00 PM (extended in July–August)
Nearby sights
- The Funen Village
- Odense Zoo
- Munke Mose & Odense River Boats
- H.C. Andersen's Childhood Home
- St. Canute's Cathedral
- H.C. Andersen House
- Hans Jensens Stræde (Andersen Quarter)
- Brandts