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It is one of the most important secular buildings in Schleswig-Holstein, and has been rebuilt and expanded several times in its over eight hundred years of history, changing from a medieval castle to a Renaissance fortress to a Baroque palace.
The main seat of the dukes was Gottorf Castle in the city of Schleswig in the duchy of Schleswig. It is also the name of the ducal house, which ascended to several thrones. For this reason, genealogists and historians sometimes use the name of Holstein-Gottorp for related dynasties of other countries.
Gottorf Castle is the ancestral home of the Holstein-Gottorp branch of the House of Oldenburg. It was first settled as an estate in 1161 as the residence of Bishop Occo of Schleswig when his former residence was destroyed.
- Schloßinsel 1, Schleswig, Germany
It is the ancestral home of the Holstein-Gottorp branch of the House of Oldenburg, from which emerged in the 18th century, among other things, four Swedish kings and several Russian...
Schloss Gottorf. 208 reviews. #2 of 25 things to do in Schleswig. Castles. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Museum Island ” Aug 2023. ... city with excellent access from the Autobahn and ample free parking in front of the Castle and the Visitor Center. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. All photos (211)
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The admission ticket entitles you to visit the museums on the castle island - including the special exhibitions with works by Matthias Mansen, Anja Schindler and the video installation by Henrik Lund Jørgensen.
Dec. Gottorf Castle (German: Schloss Gottorf, Danish: Gottorp Slot, Low German: Gottorp) is a castle and estate in the city of Schleswig, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It is the ancestral home of the Holstein-Gottorp branch of the House of Oldenburg.
