Voergaard Manor House
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Port
Skagen, Denmark
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$230
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Enjoy a coastal drive by coach, heading south of Skagen. Watch for Bangsbofort in Frederikshavn — part of a defensive complex set up by the Germans during World War II.
Continue along the coast before you reach the incredible Voergaard Manor — keeper of the scariest ghost stories in Denmark and a slightly more user-friendly private collection of French art and artifacts.
Upon arrival, step behind its yard-thick walls, meet your specialist guide and enjoy a guided tour through the castle — a rich treasure trove that reveals 16th-century life in great detail.
You will find yourself walking in the footsteps of Knights Templar, Kings of Denmark, and perhaps more than a few ghosts; your guide will point out a bloodstain that simply cannot be washed off. You'll also see a wonderful world of priceless art treasures and royal antiques — a collection of furniture, antiques, paintings, porcelain and silverware, including treasures from Louis XIV, Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette's personal effects, as well as works by Rubens, Raphael, Goya and El Greco.
Most of the castle's extensive art collection comes from the Lafitte and Oberbech-Clausen families, acquired shortly after the French Revolution.
Before leaving this gem, enjoy a glass of Lafitte wine imported from the French Vineyards of the former Count, with locally produced Danish cheese.
Time permitting, you may also visit Voer Church — the final resting place of the Manor's former owners.
Please note: Terrain includes approximately 50 steps inside Voergaard Manor. Photography is not permitted inside the manor. Wear comfortable walking shoes.