Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Local bus 482 (Dkr23) makes the six-minute trip from Kerteminde to Ladby (you'll
have to walk the Vikingevej section) but it operates only on school days, so hiring a bike is
a better summertime option.
Egeskov Slot
Whatever you do, don't miss a day exploring Egeskov Slot, squarely aimed at families but
with plenty of thrills for all ages.
Sights
Egeskov Slot
CASTLE
(
www.egeskov.dk
; Egeskov Gade 18, Kværndrup; adult/child castle & grounds Dkr210/130, grounds
only Dkr180/110; 10am-7pm Jul-mid-Aug, to 5pm mid-Apr-Jun & mid-Aug-mid-Oct)
Egeskov Castle, complete with moat and drawbridge, is a magnificent example of the lav-
ish constructions that sprang up during Denmark's 'Golden Age'. It was built in 1554 on a
foundation of thousands of upright oak trunks.
There are enough sights and activities in the grounds to keep anyone happily occupied
for a day. Inside the castle itself, 12 rooms plus the attic are open to visitors. These are full
of antique furnishings, grand period paintings and an abundance of macabre hunting
trophies.
In the attic is a beautiful collection of old toys, and a model train set from the early 20th
century. The castle's pride and joy is
Titania's Palace
. This jaw-dropping doll's house was
commissioned by English officer Sir Nevile Wilkinson, who filled it with miniature works
of art over a 15-year period. This is Downton Abbey, rendered in miniature (and far
grander). You could study its marvels - including handcarved mahogany furniture, tiny
tapestries, glass mosaic windows, a miniature chess set, an illustrated Bible no bigger than
a thumbnail - for hours.
The Grounds
Designed in the 18th century, the castle's expansive 15-hectare park contains century-
old privet hedges, a herd of deer, space-age sculptures and manicured English-style gar-
dens. Visitor attractions include a handful of first-class museums displaying outstanding
