Rosenholm Castle, Gammel Estrup Manor & Gardens

Delve into Danish history by exploring a private castle that has been in the Rosenkrantz family since the mid-16th century and a manor home that’s even older. Rosenholm Castle rises from an island in the middle of a lake, a location that offered natural protection over the centuries. Once inside, you will behold an elaborate interior beautifully furnished in the Rococo style. Tapestries embellish many of the rooms, all of which are decorated with period furniture. Still, the most striking piece is the portrait in the Great Hall of Frederik V, known as the Winter King. It is the work of C.G. Pilo, the official painter to the Danish Royal Court in the 18th century. Not far off, you will find the Renaissance estate Gammel Estrup Manor, which has been a museum for nearly 100 years. Completed in 1460, it presents a window into the lives of Denmark’s nobility and their servants.