Meilgaard Castle

Meilgaard is a manor house in Glesborg Parish in Norddjurs situated on a substantial estate with farmland and forest. The castle contains residential apartments within its main structure and makes use of former agricultural buildings for contemporary functions.

The manor was first documented as Medelgård in 1345 and took its current form around 1573. Substantial rebuilding work occurred in the late 1800s to reinforce and modernize the existing structure.

The estate bears a name tied to its founding family and shows how traditional manor lands maintain their historical character through contemporary adaptation. Visitors can observe how the main building connects with practical spaces like a restaurant established in a converted farm structure.

The property is located between two coastal areas in a wooded region with substantial grounds extending across the landscape. Visitors should expect the site to cover considerable distance and plan accordingly for exploration of different areas.

The nearby forest zone of Nederskov contains archaeological remains that were studied through one of the earliest systematic excavation projects by Danish researchers. These investigations contributed significantly to the development of modern archaeological practices.

GPS coordinates: 56.50316,10.65850

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05