Denmark part 6 — Egeskov Castle
On my last full day at Odense I drove to Kværndrup, nearly 20 miles to the south. Close by is Egeskov Castle (“eye-ers-coe”). I arrived just as it was opening, beating the crowds and the midday heat.
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This is a real picture-postcard moated edifice, like a cross between Leeds Castle and a French château. It’s a real castle, built for defence in the 16th century and resting on oak piles. Indeed, the castle’s name means “oak forest”, which legend says was needed for its construction.
I didn’t go inside (apparently it’s Victorian-looking) but, with Jenny, spent three enjoyable hours wandering about the grounds and outbuildings. I visited various types of garden and a maze, walked past a (roe) deer enclosure and admired some topiary. I also wandered around several museums — on agricultural implements (including, indoors and touchable, five friendly horses), rescue tenders and equipment, vintage cars and aeroplanes, vintage motorbikes and a restored corner shop, stocked better than it would ever have been in reality.
Some of the exhibits in the motorcycle museum have a button in front. Press it and you hear a recording of how that machine sounded in action. Perfect for small boys of any age.
That’s all I’ll say, except to recommend it if you’re in the area. The pictures say the rest. (I’ve worked out how to display a set neatly.)
I really like the look of Egeskov castle…so tranquil. It goes to show what a difference it can make when you are lucky enough to look around and photograph a beautiful spot without the tourists! Who is the ‘Rapunzel’ looking down? Explaining my own lack of comments on this blog: it can be daunting commenting on a piece of writing so informed, carefully composed and thorough…there’s not much I can add to, but plenty I can appreciate. So thank you for sharing all the wonderful places you’re exploring here. I hope you’re well, Charlotte x
You know I’m always susceptible to flattery. 8-)
I assume ‘Rapunzel’ was an employee. She wasn’t close enough to talk to, being about 100 yards away and on the other side of a moat!
I’m very well, thanks. How was your foreign jaunt?
Roger