Søborg Castle

The remains of Søborg Castle stand upon what was once an island within a fjord, surrounded by defensive walls and a wide moat system.

Archbishop Eskil constructed the first fortification in the 1100s, which later became one of Denmark's strongest medieval strongholds and served as a royal prison.

Queen Margaret I of Denmark was born within these castle walls, where her father King Valdemar Atterdag maintained a royal residence during the medieval period.

Visitors can access the castle ruins through Cycling Route No. 33, connecting Gilleleje to Hillerød, with parking facilities available near Bygaden in Søborg.

The surrounding Søborg Lake, drained in the 1800s, will return in 2023 through a restoration project, allowing the castle ruins to reflect in the water.

Location: Gribskov Municipality

GPS coordinates: 56.09078,12.31016

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:56