Egeskov - Manor House Slotspark
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Driving along the A8 East of Fåborg the visitor will come to the old manor house of Egeskov, a Renaissance building situated on the left away from the road. It was constructed on oak piles between 1524 and 1554 and is one of the best- preserved moated houses in Europe. A semi-detached residence with two parallel roofs it has two round towers on the east end and a square tower with staircase on the west end. It is situated in a large park with beech hedges and gravel paths as well as a Baroque garden.
The garden is famous for its diverse variety of breathtakingly beautiful flowers.
The garden is famous for its diverse variety of breathtakingly beautiful flowers.
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Address:
Egeskov Slotspark, Egeskovgade 18, DK-5772 Kværndrup, Denmark
Hours:
May 1 to May 30: 10am-5pm
June 1 to June 30: 10am-6pm
July 1 to July 31: 10am-8pm
August 1 to August 31: 10am-6pm
September 1 to September 30: 10am-5pm
October 1 to October 3: 10am-5pm
Tips: Admission covers park, museums, maze and play area.
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Egeskov Castle near Fåborg built on a lake in 1554.
The garden side of Egeskov Castle near Fåborg.
Egeskov Castle.
