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Castles and Manor Houses of North Funen

Go on a tour of the pretty castles and manor houses in the countryside from Odense Fjord to the Langesø Woods

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Our beautiful mansions and castles are the pearls of the northern Funen countryside: 15 beautiful and very different mansions. Some of them you can visit, some of them you can even stay at, and ypu can also go on a nice sightseeing tour past the North Funen castles - they are also impressive to look at from the outside.

Visit the castle!

The Renaissance castle Harridslevgaard is open for special events. Or see Hofmansgave's old park at Odense Fjord and the art gallery in one of Hofmansgave's side buildings. Enjoy a nice walk along the lake in front of Dallund Castle or a nice walk at the Langesø lake and in the forests at Langesø Estate.

Hofmansgave's main building and the wide staircase in the middle
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Hofmansgave

The manor was first mentioned in 1483 and has changed name and owners many times since, before it was named Hofmansgave in 1783!

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Dallund Castle seen from the garden
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Dallund Castle by Søndersø

Dallund Castle is a beautiful building that you can admire from the road - or take a walk around the beautiful Dallund Lake with a view of the castle!

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Langesø Castle with the lawn in front
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Langesø Castle

Langesø Castle by Morud is beautifully situated in the deep forest and at the long lake that has given name to the castle ...
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Castles and Manor Houses

See the beautiful castles and manor houses! The buildings are privately owned, but you're very welcome to admire them form the road and perhaps take a #castle selfie!

Elvedgaard in autumn
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Elvedgård

Elvedgård is the old manor house just outside Veflinge and has been known since the 15th century with many owners - from Councilor of the Realm Axel Brahe to historian Vedel Simonsen.

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Gyldensteen Castle and the lake in front of the castle
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Gyldensteen Castle

The beautiful manor house surrounded by forest and park just outside Bogense is Gyldensteen Castle - a beautiful sight from the road!

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Harridslevgaard Castle
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Harridslevgaard Castle

Visit beautiful Renaissance castle Harridslevgaard which offers you a unique look behind the thick walls.

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Jerstrup Manor House on North Funen in the sunshine
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Jerstrup Manor House

The beautiful old half-timbered building by the Jerstrup woods is Jerstrup manor, which has a long history dating back to the 14th century.

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Kørup Castle behind the moat
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Kørup Castle

Kørup is a beautiful renaissance castle close to Nærå Strand and Flyvesandet with a long history and many owners behind it - from Putbus to Moltke.

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Margård Castle's main building in the summer
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Margård

Margård is a beautiful old manor house between Odense and Søndersø, and the manor estate has existed since the 14th century.

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Nislevgaard's main building
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Nislevgård

Did you know that Nislevgård near Otterup is actually a former manor house? The current school has a long history as an estate under the noble family Sehested.

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The old manor Oregård's main building
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Oregaard

Oregaard is an old manor whose history dates back more than 800 years. The building was built in the 1580s and the house has an exciting history of witchcraft and ancient livestock ...

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Rugaard Castle and the lake in front in beautiful summer weather
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Rugård

Rugård is a very old manor house on North Funen which was owned by the Danish kings for hundreds of years and has meant a lot to the royal power on Funen.

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Sandagergaard Manor with the moat in front
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Sandagergård

Sandagergård is the imposing building on the hillfort rampart next to Sandager Church on North Funen - it was once a rich manor house.

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Østruplund's main building
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Østruplund

Østruplund is a manor house not far from Otterup and Odense Fjord, and it has had a huge impact on the reclaiming of Odense Fjord!

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Stay in the castle!

Want to spend the night in a real castle? Or try a meeting or a conference in beautiful surroundings in a nice manor house? You can do that on North Funen!

Courtyard at Dallund Castle
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Dallund Castle - meeting, party and conference venue

Dallund is perfect for conferences, meetings, parties and overnight stays - book the beautiful castle with a focus on sustainability!

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Historic and charming Herregaarden Jerstrup
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Holiday, party or corporate event at Herregaarden Jerstrup

Hold your family holiday, meeting or corporate event in scenic surroundings in North Funen. 1000 m2 and 18 rooms. Book now!

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