A beautiful castle in a beautiful town

Schackenborg Castle

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  • Local time

    24. April 2026 16:11

When you enter the castle square at Schackenborg Castle or take a walk in the beautiful castle park, you walk in footsteps that stretch back a thousand years in time and maybe even longer. Here once was the powerful Ribebisp at the first castle, Møgeltønderhus, and here a national war hero built his castle.

For 11 generations, his descendants, the distinguished and influential Schack family, Schackenborg lived before the castle returned in 1978 to the Danish royal house.

All year round, unique experiences await at Schackenborg Castle. Explore the history of the centuries, take a guided tour of the beautiful castle park or pass the old horse stable where an exciting visitor center is erected. Schackenborg's program offers both classical concerts, lectures, debate events and more.

The south wing of the castle was formerly a private residence for Prince Joachim and Princess Marie and their children, when the Prince comes home to Schackenborg Castle then the royal flag flags high.

The beautiful Baroque castle was built in the early 1660s by the warlord and war hero Hans Schack.

Entrance to Schackenborg Castle – WITHOUT GUIDE

Experience royal stories at your own pace at Schackenborg Castle. Without a guide, you can explore the beautiful, stately rooms, usually reserved for special guests. Explore the distinguished salons, enjoy the elegant details and the impressive stucco ceilings. Each room exudes a royal atmosphere and tells its own part of the castle's history. Photography and filming are not permitted due to the preservation of the historic interiors, and the castle is video-surveilled during the visit.

It is the middle section of the castle that is open. Other parts serve as private residences for HRH Prince Joachim and his family.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 12:00 – 15:00 (Last admission 14:30)

Tickets are sold on the day in the café Herskabsstalden in Slotshaven.

Closing days may occur due to events - stay updated here on the page: 👉Currently closed on August 2, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16.

https://schackenborg.dk/arrangementer/

FACILITIES

  • Restaurant / Cafe
  • Parking space for buses
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Accommodation options
  • Museum shop

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Handicap accessibility

Full accesseslightly

Level-free access, lift etc., which enable wheelchairs to get around.

Partially available

There are rooms/areas where wheelchair users cannot enter, but it is still possible to have a good experience.

Available with a helper or some walking function.

There is a step or other that means you need help in order to participate/enter.

Not available.

There is no lift, ramps or anything else that prevents wheelchairs from entering.

The accessibility assessment is based on a normal-sized wheelchair. If you use an extra-wide electric wheelchair or electric crosser, please contact the desired place of visit yourself. Likewise, there may be circumstances which mean that the availability for a period is not as described by us. A good idea is to always search for information on the website of the desired place to visit.