by Emma Bendorf | Oct 25, 2022 | Gods
Nyborg Castle ✖ Denmark’s first consti-tution was adopted at Nyborg Castle In the Middle Ages, the country’s most important decisions were taken at Nyborg Castle. Once a year, the most prominent men in the realm met at the danehof to decide court cases, adopt laws...
by Emma Bendorf | Oct 25, 2022 | Gods
Odense Castle ✖ At the age of 38, Frederik VII enjoyed the happiest month of his life in Odense Crown Prince Frederik wanted to keep his commoner sweetheart close to him. In Odense, they could finally be together – and the Crown Prince had never been happier. Louise...
by Emma Bendorf | Oct 21, 2022 | Gods
Skovsgaard ✖ Eight surprising facts about Skovsgaard Manor Located in the south of Langeland, Skovsgaard is a potpourri of stories that neatly illustrate the rich, multifaceted history of Danish manor houses; tales of wars, ghosts, busybody peasant farmers and...
by Emma Bendorf | Oct 21, 2022 | Gods
Søbygaard ✖ Complex inheritance rules spelled chaos for Ærø Random chance shaped the fate of Ærø, which initially became its own little duchy before being split into four; resulting in absolute chaos. Back in the 1600s, Ærø enjoyed 11 good years as its own little...
by Emma Bendorf | Oct 20, 2022 | Gods
Tranekær ✖ The Ahlefeldts came into possession of Tranekær Castle through an abduction The current owners of Tranekær Castle are the 13th generation of the same family. The path to ownership of the castle involved the richest heiress in the country at that time – and...
by hjodense | Jul 24, 2022 | Gods
HverringEEstate ✖ Beautiful woodland and a headless coachman Christian IV abducts the Crown Prince’s lady friend Christian IV needs a scapegoat for his son’s incompetence, and the lady of Hverringe fits the bill. This quickly leads to abduction, imprisonment,...
