Dronninglund Castle
Dronninglund, North Jutland, Denmark.
Undeniably an important piece of Danish history, Dronninglund Castle (also referred to as Dronninglund Slot) began life as the Benedictine Hundsland nunnery. Indeed, references to it date from as far back as 1264 and 1268 – a time when the institution was almost certainly already of great age.
A detailed history of the existing building and the estate is far too detailed to adequately cover here, but the most notable chapters of its heritage follow its becoming Crown property after the Reformation. In fact, much of the present structure – including the corner towers – seemingly date from this time (the late 16th and early 17th centuries).
Between 1690 and 1729 the place was owned by the Danish Royal family, with Queen Charlotte Amelie (wife of King Christian V) residing here and giving it the current name of Dronninglund. Following her death the estate passed to her son, Frederick IV, who soon gave the house to his sister. Other notable Danish figures to have owned Dronninglund Castle include the explorer and trader Jacob Severin, and statesman Count Adam Gottlob Moltke.
Today, the property features 22 guest rooms and boasts a fine banqueting hall.
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A detailed history of the existing building and the estate is far too detailed to adequately cover here, but the most notable chapters of its heritage follow its becoming Crown property after the Reformation. In fact, much of the present structure – including the corner towers – seemingly date from this time (the late 16th and early 17th centuries).
Between 1690 and 1729 the place was owned by the Danish Royal family, with Queen Charlotte Amelie (wife of King Christian V) residing here and giving it the current name of Dronninglund. Following her death the estate passed to her son, Frederick IV, who soon gave the house to his sister. Other notable Danish figures to have owned Dronninglund Castle include the explorer and trader Jacob Severin, and statesman Count Adam Gottlob Moltke.
Today, the property features 22 guest rooms and boasts a fine banqueting hall.
See the Historic Hotels in Denmark index
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