Catastrophic fire, international politics and Spanish troops
Did the Spanish troops burn down the castle? Are there many descendants of Spanish soldiers in Kolding? Were the Spanish soldiers planning to murder Marshal Bernadotte? All these questions and many others are covered on this tour.
Highlights of this tour
During the early hours of 30 March 1808, a catastrophic fire broke out at Koldinghus that reduced the proud old royal castle to smouldering ruins.
Hear the dramatic story of international intrigue, an amusing cultural encounter and true heroism, as one of the castle guides shows you the places at the castle where the dramatic events unfolded.
Among other stories, you can hear the fascinating tale of a time when Koldinghus was a pawn in the Napoleonic Wars in the contest for political power in Europe and about the dramatic events at Koldinghus on the night of the big fire.
The story involves powerful personality at the centre of events, including one of Napoleon's most talented field marshals, a romantic young maiden and a colonel's wife with pluck and nerve.
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