Holckenhavn
Castle is one of the most prominent and well preserved properties
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a real Nobility and live like Aristocrats Here’s a chance of a lifetime to become a Countess & Count - Duchess & Duke - Baroness & Baron or Lady & Lord before others - and receive royal treatment - and live the same lifestyle as many |
| aristocrats and noble privileged in the past at medieval Holckenhavn Castle from 1559. The possibilities to make your event or vacation successful and the opportunity to experience this world before the next is unique at this picturesque and majestic venue - as the castle has great potential for fulfilling any events - recreational requirements and leisure activities - and can additionally accommodate 36 guests and has a capacity of serving between 10 to 200 people. |
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the entire castle Rent the entire castle and enjoy one of Denmark’s former exclusive Baronial properties with its patrician historical past and the surrounding country-style English landscape park that ends at |
the waterfront of Holckenhavn Fjord - where fairy tales and fantasy for generations have met the 21 century – with a splendid view towards beautiful Nyborg Fjord and the Great Belt between Sealand and Funen. Holckenhavn Castle is a noble and enchanted home where royalties and many honourable’s have called these stately premises their home - and was responsible for many great adventures and involved in countless stories with classical dramas and elements like power - romance - war and peace – happiness – jealousy - passion - friendship – marriage - betrayal - entertainment and even mystery for more than three centuries. The castle offers the best from both worlds - and all types of modern facilities together with spacious luxury accommodation and amenities in noticeable renaissance splendour - as the Grand Banqueting Hall – the Great Dance Hall and the adjoined romantic Baroque-style Church - plus 128 other rooms and quarters that are at the renter’s disposal throughout – whether its for an indoor or outdoor arrangement or event as: |
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brief history of Holckenhavn Castle The first castle on the present premises was built in 1579 by the noble Ulfeldt family and named Ulfeldtsholm. Later – one of Denmark’s most historical and legendary figures Ellen Marsvin |
| (1572 – 1649) acquire the castle in 1616 and renamed it Ellensborg. Her position in the aristocratic circles was - that she became the mother-in law to King Christian IV (1577-1648 – ruled Denmark and Norway 1588-1648) and best known as the great builder and architect of Copenhagen – who married Ellen Marsvin’s daughter and only child – Kirsten Munck. When Ellen Marsvin died – Kirsten Munk inherited Ellensborg – but was later exclude and dishonoured from the Danish court. When Kirsten Munk dies in 1658 - the castle is taken over by King Christian IVs favourite daughter – Princess Leonora Christine (1621–1698) – who later together with her husband the Councilor of State and Governor of Copenhagen - Corfitz Ulfeldt (1606-1664) were convicted and jailed for treason. The story of the two noble ladies ended very tragically and led to an awful destiny for both. The castle was then left empty and uninhabited for the following 10 years. |
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Castle and the present owner In 1672 the Castle was taken over by the Kings commandant at Kronborg Castle Eiler Baron Holck and was renamed as - Holckenhavn Castle – and became at the same time a barony with an |
| administrative reign over Holckenhavn county. This triumphantly castle has since belonged to the same family. During the ownership of Ellen Marsvin the western and southern wings of the castle was constructed and completed in 1634 - including the beautiful and preserved Ellen Marsvin Chapel with the most excellent carved wood decorations that is considered to be state-of-the-art craftsmanship and the finest in Europe. The bridal suite at the castle is named after the former owner Ellen Marsvin – who had her sleeping quarters in these historical rooms – while she resided here. The present owner - Christina Hou Holck - is the 12th generation of the Holck family and the first female to take possession of the castle. She will tell you much more about the exciting and captivating history of the castle upon arrival and during the fascinating tour of the entire property – including the imposing renaissance style courtyard and the pretty 18th century English landscaped park and gardens areas. |
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to Denmark Come to Denmark. Land in Copenhagen and let our tour team from Inbound Travel Service take good care of you all the way to the beautiful island of Funen and Holckenhavn Castle - where the |
| honourable Castle Owner and 12th generation of the baronial Holck family together with the entire staff will be waiting to give you a warm welcome and unforgettable stay - whether it is for your daughter's wedding - or your business conference - or just for a cosy and comfortable recreation at this prominent property and renaissance castle – where you will soak up centuries of history and feel plentiful of regal atmosphere. Everyone employed will ensure that all guests receive impeccable service and complete privacy while staying at Holckenhavn Castle. |
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- Conferences - Events - Recreation etc. Whatever type of arrangement you select as a host – we can trust that all of your expectations will be fulfilled at Holckenhavn Castle. Entrust all of your concerns to our event team from Inbound Travel |
| Service and the properties highly motivated staff - while we plan and organize your dream wedding - business conference - celebrations or any other occasion that requires a professional touch from start to finish with a final "All-inclusive" offer. At Holckenhavn Castle you will meet Danish hospitality and friendliness wrapped in the ancient history of Danish cultural heritage that will give some memorable moments to all present at the event and an experience for a lifetime. Minimum stay with full board at the Holckenhavn property is for 3 days - no matter if the party only consist of 2 or 36 people. |
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of the Castle The interior of the enchanted home and medieval Holckenhavn Castle has still kept its renaissance and Gothic style ambience and environment - even after being remodelled and refurnished several times |
| since the castles establishment for over three centuries. The rooms and halls stand majestic and completely original as a monument to history and ancient culture - as well as the unique architectural character and charm of each quarter that has been carefully maintained - in spite of all the modern day amenities. |
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and Sleeping Chambers There are 15 guest bedrooms in historical suroundings some with en suite facilities that consist of - 1 bridal suite with double en-suite drawing room and separate bathroom – 14 double rooms with en-suite |
| drawing rooms and separate bathrooms. All rooms and sleeping chambers are spacious and have the same proportion as suites - some suites and bedrooms have poster beds and are lavishly furnished and decorated individually by Christina Baroness Holck - with a tasteful design that blends with the nostalgic and antique surroundings. There is cable TV – mini-bar and high speed internet access in every room - and some chambers can be extended as family compartments. |
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Country Kitchen & Culinary Experiences Whether you prefer recipes and menus from the old Danish country kitchen and a taste of Danish food culture or a more exclusive culinary experiences with selected wines as well as buffet style |
| food - the multi talented and multi awarded Master Chef Thomas Pasfall and his passionate kitchen crew will create - prepare and serve any type of exquisite cuisine or customized gourmet meals for your dining or dinner party - offering a wide variety of dishes with a broad selection of local ingredients – which makes each meal an occasion to remember and beautiful to the eye as well as delectable to the palate. The ambitious gourmet Chef at Holckenhavn Castle has satisfied many food and wine lovers during the past with his special imagination and flair for traditional and culinary creations. |
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& Tours around the countryside The Island of Funen offer hundreds of attractions and historical venues plus castles & manor houses as well as ancient market towns and medieval cities placed like a string of peals around the coastline |
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Funen - together with idyllic fishing villages – historical
places and preserved windmills – monasteries and primeval
churches - amusement parks and green oases that are spread all
over the landscape of this isle – that is placed in a sandwich
between the peninsular of Jutland and the island
of Sealand. From Holckenhavn Castle there is
a short distance to all interesting sightseeing places like –
Hans Christian Andersen’s home in Odense
– The Castle of Egeskov with it fabulous
Park and Veteran Car Museum – The maritime isle
of Ærø – where the time has stood
still for some time and where a passionate sailor filled 1700
bottles with ships – The beautiful Svendborgsund
Fjord – Valdemar Castle and Tranekjær
Castle on the isle of Tåsinge and Langeland - and
a very sad but true story about to lovers that are buried at the
old cemetery at Landet church from 1618. The Blooming Garden of Denmark Funen is called “the blooming garden of Denmark” - and this fairytale isle is filled with a variety of meadows and pastures – plains and woodlands – beautiful countryside and white sandy beaches that surround Funen. You name it – and Funen has it. The Inbound Travel Service Team provides sightseeing tours around Funen in connection with a stay at Holckenhavn Castle. |
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