Overview
Built in 1554, Egeskov is one of Europe's best-preserved Renaissance moat castles, about 30 minutes south of Odense. Its foundation rests on thousands of oak pilings driven into the lake (its name means 'oak forest'), and a noble family still lives there today. The 30-hectare grounds feature a hedge maze, bamboo forest, and rose garden, while the castle itself houses a vintage car collection and treetop playground that draw families.
Opening Hours
10:00-17:00 (10:00-19:00 in July-August; closed November-April).
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Kids love the maze and the treetop walk. It's about 30 minutes by bus from Odense.
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Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Odense, Denmark from Seoul (ICN).
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Attractions near Egeskov Castle
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Hollufgård
A historic manor in southeastern Odense with an outdoor sculpture park and archaeology exhibits.
📍 21.1km away
Odense Zoo
One of Denmark's leading zoos along the Odense River, famous for its Arctic exhibit.
📍 24.4km away
Danish Railway Museum (Jernbanemuseet)
Scandinavia's largest railway museum, opened in 1975.
📍 25.0km away
Odense River Boat
Small boats along the Odense River offer scenic views of the countryside Andersen loved.
📍 25.3km away
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Sankt Hans Kirke
A red-brick Odense church first mentioned in 1295, home to an altarpiece by Carl Bloch.
📍 25.4km away
Møntergården
Odense's city history museum, housed in a 17th-century Renaissance-style courtyard mansion.
📍 25.4km away
Andersen's Birthplace
The small yellow house where Andersen was born, offering a glimpse of his childhood.
📍 25.8km away
Things to Do in Odense
Andersen's Fairy-Tale Trail Walk
Self-guided walk from the Andersen Museum to his birthplace and the fairy-tale character statues. Free (museum entry about DKK 145)
Egeskov Castle Day Trip
Day trip to the Renaissance moat castle 30 minutes by bus from Odense. Includes maze, treetop walk, vintage cars. Admission about DKK 245 (EUR 33)
Odense River Boat Tour
Small boats running about 40 minutes along the Odense River between downtown, the zoo, and Funen Village. May-September only. One-way about DKK 60 (EUR 8)