Haraldskær, manor house in Vejle Municipality, Denmark

Haraldskær is a manor house in Vejle, Denmark, built across multiple phases and set within the Vejle River valley landscape. The main wing dates to 1536, a western wing was added in 1590 with a vaulted cellar and tower, a banqueting hall arrived in 1912, and a modern wing with hotel rooms was added during the 1970s.

The manor was first recorded in 1434 under the ownership of Niels Friis, whose family held it for over 150 years. It experienced multiple fires and rebuilding throughout the 17th century, then underwent restoration by C.M. Hess in 1916 before being taken over in 1969 by the Danish Union of Teachers to serve as a conference center.

The name Haraldskær comes from Old Norse roots reflecting the region's early settlers. Today the manor functions as a hotel and conference space where guests can stay in historic rooms and experience firsthand the architectural styles layered across different centuries.

The grounds cover about 41 acres with parking available nearby and are open for visitors to explore on foot or by bicycle. The surrounding river valley trails and open spaces work well for casual exploration and relaxation without strict schedules or set routes.

A supporting beam in the stairwell is said to come from an old ship mast from when the Vejle River valley was a vital shipping route. This tangible link to the region's maritime past makes the manor a physical record of how the river once connected communities to trade networks.

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• Website: https://sinatur.dk/haraldskaer
• GPS coordinates: 55.70271,9.43923
• Latest update: February 9, 2026 08:20