Valdemars Slot
Troense, Denmark
A 17th-century manor on Tåsinge built by Christian IV for his son, facing the Svendborg Sound. The nearby village of Troense has some of Denmark’s prettiest thatched houses.
Valdemars Slot is a manor house on the island of Tåsinge near Svendborg in southern Denmark. King Christian IV had it built from 1639 to 1644, to plans by Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger, for his son Valdemar Christian. The prince never lived there; he was killed in Poland in 1656. Tåsinge had previously belonged to Christian's mother-in-law, Ellen Marsvin.
In 1678 Admiral Niels Juel received the castle and estate as payment for Swedish ships captured after his victory at the Battle of Køge Bay (1677). It has been open to the public since 1974. You can see a large chapel, a toy museum, a hunting-trophy collection and a maritime museum; VisitDenmark also describes the house today as an art venue combining historic collections with contemporary art. Many visitors come from Svendborg on the veteran ship Helge.
Opening times are time-sensitive: VisitDenmark gives 1 May to 30 September, Wikipedia "typically May to October and on public holidays". Please check the castle's website in advance (as of October 2026).
- Nearest town
- Troense, Denmark
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 55.0363, 10.6553
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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All campsites in Denmark · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Valdemars Slot?
Valdemars Slot is in Troense, Denmark, at GPS 55.0363, 10.6553. It is about 4 km from Svendborg.
Can you camp near Valdemars Slot?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Carlsberg Camping, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 49 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Valdemars Slot?
Valdemars Slot is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Funen and the islands of the South Funen Sea.
What is there to see near Valdemars Slot?
Places worth a stop nearby: Egeskov Castle (19 km), H.C. Andersen’s House (44 km), Goose Tower (80 km) and Koldinghus (90 km).
When is the best time to visit Valdemars Slot?
The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)