Vordingborg Castle
Vordingborg Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Vordingborg, Denmark.
Vordingborg Castle is a castle ruin featuring a 26-meter-tall Goose Tower and sections of an 800-meter defensive wall. The grounds include a botanical garden, archaeological excavation sites, and a museum with artifacts from ongoing research on the site.
King Valdemar I built the castle in 1175 as a military base for operations against Slavic tribes along the Baltic coast. The fortress served as an important center of royal power in the region for centuries afterward.
The castle tells the story of queens who shaped Denmark during medieval times through exhibitions about royal authority. These displays help visitors understand how power was demonstrated and what life at court meant for the kingdom.
The site is easy to explore on foot with clear paths through the ruins and surrounding garden areas. Information signs are placed throughout to help visitors understand the different sections of the grounds.
The Goose Tower has been topped with a golden goose statue since 1871, making it instantly recognizable. This sculpture is Denmark's only surviving medieval defense tower and has become a symbol of the area.
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