The fairytale starts here

The foundation was established more than 600 years ago. Today, Gavnø Castle is preserved with the heart in the right place by the Reedtz-Thott family, which means that the gates in more than one sense are open for those who wishes to witness half a millennium of history with their own eyes.

The fairytale begins at Gavnø

Gavnø offers a wide range of adventures and activities throughout the season.

Maleri fra samlingen på Gavnø

Paintings Collection

Gavnø Castle houses Northern Europe’s largest private painting collection of approx. 1,000 paintings, including Denmark’s largest portrait collection.

Historiske stuer på Gavnø Slot

The exhibition

Explore the fairytale Rococo Castle and discover the eight newly restored rooms designed by the Baroness.

Tulipaner i slotsparken på Gavnø

The Castle Park

Discover one of Denmarks best known and most beautiful gardens, which displays the seasons most beautiful flowers and bulbs in full bloom.

Legeplads for børn i Næstved

For Children

Let the little pirates explore the Pirate Land and join a treasure hunt. Free-flying butterflies in the House of Butterflies are a sure hit!

GAVNØ GO FLY

DESIGNED FOR FAMILIES

The adventure course Gavnø Go Fly offers entertainment and challenges for the whole family. Children from the age of 3 years can participate. Gavnø Go Fly consists of 7 different courses of varying height and difficulty.

Event Calendar

Gavnø Castle offers some of Denmark’s biggest events during the season. Experience Denmark’s largest Tulip Festival, Denmark’s largest Classic Car Show and Denmark’s largest Christmas Market and much more.

Smukke blomster hele sæsonen

Flower Festival

MAY – SEPTEMBER

Discover thousands of rhododendrons, peonies, roses and dahlias.

Roser i slotsparken på Gavnø

The Rose Garden in bloom

AUGUST – OCTOBER

Explore living collections of colorful roses in the fragrant Rose Garden, including the rose maze.

Halloween på Gavnø

Halloween on Gavnø

OCTOBER 14th – 22nd

Enjoy a full day of play and experiences at Gavnø.

Liljefestival på Gavnø liljer

Lily Festival

AUGUST & SEPTEMBER

Experience thousands of colorful lilies in the beautiful Castle Park at Gavnø.

Jul på Gavnø - Danmarks største Julemarked

Christmas at Gavnø Castle

NOVEMBER 3-5 & 10-12

Christmas at Gavnø – an evocative exhibition in the historic buildings.

Seasonpass

BUY YOUR SEASON PASS NOW!

With a personal Season Pass in hand, you have access to many adventures and discounts on Gavnø and a large number of other attractions.

MEETINGS IN HISTORIC SURROUNDINGS

Gavnø offers a wide range of opportunities for executing half-day and all-day meetings, courses and conferences. We are certified “Meetovators” and are ready to help guide you in any way.

Gavnø at every occasion

Adventures in remarkable surroundings. Activities for all age groups.

Unikke mødefaciliteter på Gavnø Slot

Meetings

Gavnø offers a range of opportunities for executing half-day and all-day meetings.

Busture til Gavnø Slot

Tour Operators and Associations

Gavnø is the ideal excursion destination for group events of any kind, and for this reason thousands of guests are visiting Gavnø each year.

Teambuilding arrangement på Gavnø Slot

Corporate Events

With a location just 1 hour from Copenhagen, Gavnø is the perfect location for your next corporate event. We receive both small and large companies.

GAVNØ CASTLE

THE FAIRYTALE BEGINS AT GAVNØ

Imaging passing the small stone bridge to the island of Gavnø and seeing the castle reveal itself as the most beautiful backdrop.

Play Video about Lejeboliger ved Gavnø Slot

THE CASTLE BREWERY

OUR SPECIAL BEER

Our beer is brewed according to our own recipes with exquisite and preferably raw ingredients from Gavnø’s grounds. Just as it was done during Queen Margrete the 1st.