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Gurre Castle (Danish: Gurre Slot) was a royal castle situated in North Zealand, Denmark. Its ruins lie on the outskirts of Helsingør, close to the town of Tikøb on lake Gurre Sø at Gurre. The ruins have been excavated and are now restored. [1] History. The castle was built in the 12th century.
Kvistgård, Denmark. Gurre Castle was a royal castle built in the 12th century. Four towers and a perimeter wall were added in the 1350s; it was excavated in the 19th century (from 1835) and is now restored. It is first mentioned in court chronicles in 1364, when Pope Urban V sent a gift of relics to its chapel.
- Gurrevej 412, Kvistgård, Denmark
Directions. View photos. Gurre Castle (Gurre Slot) are the ruins of a royal castle situated on the outskirts of Helsingør, close to the town of Tikøb on lake Gurre Sø at Gurre. Situated north of the road between Gurre and Tikøb.
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Facts. Ghostly King on his nightly gallop. By Vivian Etting, Museumsinspektør og seniorforsker på Nationalmuseet (28 stories) Today, Gurre Castle is a romantic ruin near Gurre Lake in North Zealand. The large central tower was built sometime in the 13th century on a small island in the swamp between two lakes.
At the south-west end of Lake Gurre lie the ruins of the once so impressive Gurre Castle. Maybe you will sense the presence of King Valdemar IV Atterdag. Legend has it that every night, he haunts the forest of Gurre Vang on his black horse – as a punishment for favouring Gurre to the Kingdom of God.
16 Photos. Gurre Schloss (Ruine) Hiking Highlight. Recommended by 9 hikers. This Highlight is in a protected area. Please check local regulations for: Nationalpark Kongernes Nordsjælland. Tips. Hans Uwe Petersen. Gurre Castle was probably built at the end of the 12th century as a defense tower on a small island in Lake Gurre.
Gurre is a village located five kilometres west of Helsingør and 42 kilometres north of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located on the east side of Gurre Lake and is almost surrounded by woodland. As of 1 January 2023, its population was 393. It is most known for the ruin of Gurre Castle.
