Kragerup, Manor house near Høng, Denmark
Kragerup is a three-winged manor house near Høng in Denmark, with whitewashed walls and a red tile roof. A moat runs around the main structure, and the surrounding grounds extend into woodland, with additional buildings used as part of the hotel today.
The estate was first recorded under the name Krakæthorp in 1327, when it was held by the nobleman Matheaus Jakobsen Taa. A major expansion in the 17th century gave the buildings much of the shape they still have today.
Kragerup still holds period furniture from earlier centuries inside its rooms, including an octagonal game table and a carved cupboard from the 17th century. These pieces give visitors a direct sense of how the people who once lived here furnished their daily lives.
The manor is located in the Danish countryside, so getting there by car is the most practical option since public transport links are limited. Visitors who plan to explore both the building and the outdoor grounds should allow enough time for a full visit.
Among the trees on the grounds, there is a Go High extreme sport course built at around 80 feet (25 meters) above the ground, along with a paragliding track equipped with a lift. It is rare to find this kind of outdoor adventure setup on the grounds of a historic manor.
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