Vordingborg, Denmark Tourism

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which falls steeply away to the south. This castle formed part of the fortifications erected by the Danes on the coasts of the Baltic as protection against the Wends. In addition, Vordingborg was important because it was situated at the place where the ferry crossed to Falster. In the Middle Ages Danish kings often resided in the castle and until the end of the 13th century the Danish Court held its meetings in Vordingborg.

The town later lost much of its importance and in 1658 the Swedish King Gustav took Vordingborg after his unopposed landing on Zealand. It is now a garrison town.