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The castle ruins are the ultimate tourist attraction on the island of Bornholm. We were lucky that it was quieter there during the off-season. The view from the ruins is very beautiful, and the hiking trails surrounding them are also not to be missed.

Make a point to explore Hammershus Castle, the largest medieval fortress in Northern Europe. These impressive ruins sit above the Bornholm Coastal Path and are well worth the detour. Offering you breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding landscape as you walk through the remains of the old walls and towers, you can almost imagine the castle in its prime. It served as a symbol of power and was a key part of the island's history. The panoramic vistas from here are perfect for a moment of quiet reflection.

Always worth a visit

The castle itself cannot be visited, but the castle park and the castle church are freely accessible

The whitewashed building consists of three wings enclosing a courtyard. Among the sights worth seeing are the preserved Baroque castle church (Danish: Gråsten Slotskirke) from 1699 and the castle park, laid out in 1700. The chapel and the castle park can be visited from April to October, when the royal family is away. Margrethe II and her family usually stay at Gravenstein Castle between mid-June and early August. Traditionally, the royal family arrives on the yacht Dannebrog, which is moored in front of Sønderborg Castle during the holiday weeks.

Gravenstein Castle, once the queen's magnificent summer residence, impresses with its impressive architecture and beautiful gardens. Visitors can explore the opulent sites and immerse themselves in history. A truly magical place that combines history and nature.

A visit to the Hammershus castle ruins is highly recommended. The castle ruins offer a magnificent view. The Cafe Brohuset with its magnificent terrace opposite the castle ruins is also an absolute highlight.

Augustenborg (German Augustenburg) is a town in the municipality of Sønderborg, Region Syddanmark, Denmark. It is located on the island of Als (German Alsen). On January 1, 2023, the town had a population of 3,160. Until December 31, 2006, Augustenborg was an independent municipality in what was then Sønderjyllands Amt. Due to a municipal reform, various municipalities in Denmark and the offices were merged into the regions. In 1651, Duke Ernst Günther, who had the title of duke but no fiefdom of his own, bought several estates on Alsen from the Danish king. He had most of them demolished, but on the site of the most beautiful in the village of Stavensböl, Augustenborg Castle was built from 1661 (renovated from 1770 to 1776) and named after Ernst Günther's wife, Auguste von Sonderburg-Glücksburg. From then on, the castle was the headquarters of the ducal family of Augustenborg until 1852. The castle features stucco work by the Italian Michelangelo Taddei. The castle is not open to the public.