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Castles and manors

Perched in the landscape around Vejle are magnificent castles and manors with estates, forests and tree-lined avenues. Each has an exciting story to tell. They are open to the public during events.

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Fairytale castles full of history

Do you feel inspired to explore and visit beautiful old castles, estates and manor houses? See the list here for your journey around the area.

Brandbjerg Manor's facade with light falling through the trees on a beautifully freshly mowed green lawn.
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Brandbjerg Manor

Near Grejsdalen lies the white manor house Brandbjerg, beautifully surrounded by forest, valley, park, and lake. Today, the manor is part of the folk high school Brandbjerg Højskole.
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Engelsholm Castle and moat seen from the outside
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Engelsholm Castle

Experience the French-inspired Renaissance castle beautifully situated in Nørup by the shore of Engelsholm Lake.
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Haraldskær Manor with a beautiful grassy field with purple flowers in it.
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Haraldskær Manor

Haraldskær Hovedgård, which today houses a hotel and restaurant, is beautifully situated in the Vejle River Valley. The old manor holds an exciting and dramatic history.
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Tirsbæk Gods summer
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Tirsbæk Castle

Go for a lovely walk and experience Tirsbæk Manor, an old castle with a moat and a Renaissance garden, located close to water and forest.
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Drone photo of Kellers Minde
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The Keller institutions

Discover the history of De Kellerske Anstalter – one of Northern Europe’s largest former institutional sites for people with intellectual disabilities, beautifully located by Vejle Fjord and surrounded by forest and nature.
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Ghosts of the past at the castles

Which castles and manor houses are said to be haunted? And what other ghost stories are hidden in the area’s churches and buildings? Read about the darker side of Vejle in the article below.

Last updated April 2026.