The Goosetower - a living relic of Vordingborg Castle

On the southern coast of Zealand, well hidden behind the Oringe peninsula, lies the ruins of Denmark’s mightiest medieval castles, Vordingborg.

In the Middle Ages, Vordingborg Castle was the centre of Danish foreign policy from its foundation by King Valdemar the Great in 1160 until the death of King Valdemar Atterdag in 1375. During these 200 years, Vordingborg Castle grew from a smallish wooden fortress to a mighty castle with nine towers and twelve half-towers, linked together by an almost 800 metres long wall. The last tower, which was built in 1365, namely the Goosetower is the last living relic of the castle today, apart from the ruins on the castle grounds.

In 1673, Prince Jørgen, the son of King Frederik III, built a grand mansion among the ruins of the old castle. Today, only a staff wing of the mansion remains.

As portrayed above, this 300 years old half-timbered house as well as the Goosetower constitute the Danish Castle Centre and its current exhibitions.