Gråsten Palace
Gråsten Slot
The Danish royal family's summer palace, a white Baroque palace beside the lake; when the royals are away, the gardens and chapel are open to the public.
Gråsten Palace was built in the 18th century and has served as the Danish royal family's summer residence since 1935, where royal family members spend their summer holidays. The palace itself is not open to the public. However, when the royals are away, you can visit the palace gardens for free. They were designed by the late Queen Ingrid and include a rose garden and lakeside lawns, as well as the Baroque palace chapel, which is open only during set hours. When the royals are in residence, guard changing ceremonies are often held and can be watched. The palace is about 15 km from Sønderborg, in the town of Gråsten on the Flensburg Fjord, and can be reached by train.
Opening hours
Gardens approx. 08:00–17:00 (closed during royal residences; check official announcements)
Nearby sights
- Gendarmstien
- Cathrinesminde Brickworks
- Broager Church
- History Centre Dybbøl Banke
- Dybbøl Mill
- Sønderborg Castle
- Sønderborg Harbourfront & Kongevej
- Nordborg Castle