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.

Paintings Collection

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

The exhibition

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

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.

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.

New season Gavnø Castle and Castle Park

SATURDAY APRIL 1th

New season begins on 1 April. Team Gavnø is thrilled to be welcoming our guest to extraordinary experiences and new events.

New season Gavnø Go Fly

SATURDAY APRIL 1nd

Are you ready for fun challenges and thrilling ziplines? Gavnø Go Fly season 2023 begins on 1 April.

Denmark’s largest Tulip Festival

APRIL & MAY

Experience Denmarks largest Tulip Festival in the Castle Park at Gavnø.

Easter on Gavnø

APRIL 1th – 10th

Get into the Easter spirit during Easter on Gavnø from 9 – 18 April. Enjoy a stroll in the castle park surrounded by crisp spring flowers and half a millennium of history.

Flower Festival

MAY – SEPTEMBER

Discover thousands of rhododendrons, peonies, roses and dahlias.

Horse Carriage Ride

APRIL 24th – MAY 15th

In the period from 23 April to 15 May one may enjoy some fun and take a horse carriage ride in the historic castle park.

Tulip Event Day

ULTIMO MAY – DATE TBA

Dig up the tulip bulbs and take them home to your own garden.

Spring Days at Gavnø

APRIL 23th – 24th

Can’t wait for spring gardening or refreshing your home? Visit Spring Days at Gavnø in april.

Gavnø Classic Autojumble

SUNDAY JUNE 11th

Experience up to 1,200 classic cars in Gavnø Castle Park.

The Rose Garden in bloom

AUGUST – OCTOBER

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

Event – Autumn Days at Gavnø

SEPTEMBER 3th – 4th

Can’t wait for spring gardening or refreshing your home? Are you impatiently waiting to bring new life to your greenhouse?

School Holidays

JUNE 25th – AUGUST 7th

Try your skill on our family-friendly Treetop Adventure Park Gavnø Go Fly during the schools’ summer holidays.

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.

I LOVE COMING TO GAVNØ CASTLE WITH MY FAMILY

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.

Meetings

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

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.

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.