The history of Koldinghus
Koldinghus – from foretress to royal castle – from greatness to ruin
Highlights of this tour
Take a fascinating tour of the catle with an experienced and engaging guide who will give you unique insights into the more than 750-year-long history of the castle.
Koldinghus has undergone great changes and dramatic events during its existence. On this tour of the castle, the guide will tell you about the first building to be erected on the castle mound, the renovations undertaken by varying kings over the centuries and the traces they left behind.
Wars and fires left their mark on the castle, culminating in the catastrophic fire in 1808, when the building burnt down. What remained now was a ruin, which took on a whole new role during the 19th century, when ruins were considered a beautiful and picturesque element in the cultural landscape. However, the castle rose from the ashes and entered a period of new greatness as a large and unique museum.
This tour takes the guests into selected rooms where the story of the Koldinghus and the kings associated with the castle is told. The guests will also hear the masons’ story, told in the large courtyard with the rare and original paving.
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