Gram Castle

Gram, Denmark

The east wing of Gram Castle was built in the beginning of the 16th century. The builder is unknown, but was probably one of the Reventlow family, who owned Gram from about the middle of the 15th century until 1560. The south wing was built by the Commander Hans Schack (1609 - 1676) a few years after he bought the manor in 1664. The west wing of the manor was built 1752 by Countess Anna Sophie Schack (1689 - 1760). Today it is a conference center.

References:

Visit Ribe

Address

Slotsvej 54, Gram, Denmark

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Details

Founded: 16th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Denmark
Historical period: Kalmar Union (Denmark)

More Information

www.gramslot.dk
www.visitnordic.com

Rating

4.1/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Gram Church (1 km)
Fole Church (5,3 km)

Old Town Hall (19 km)
Ribe Cathedral (19 km)
St. Nicholas Church (34 km)
St. Nicolai Church (54,8 km)
Jelling Church (56,2 km)
Jelling Runestones (56,2 km)
Koldinghus Castle (34,2 km)
Glücksburg Castle (60,1 km)
St. Catherine's Priory (18,8 km)

User Reviews

Kangwa K Petersen (9 months ago)
Had to postpone a private booking due to a death in the immediate family. The venue deliberately didn't respond to mails and calls weren't answered because they were moving to another place or something. Then they refused to postpone the booking because it's a new venue, and had to receive full payment with no service. They didn't even claim part of the responsibility.

Karen Beebe KRISTENSEN (10 months ago)
It's private no tours.

Lars Jørgensen (11 months ago)
Fine town to visit if you are driving through or are in the area

Ju Me (2 years ago)
beautiful location, nice people, delicious local food and great wine.

Costel dragoi (2 years ago)
Nice and quiet place to have a good rest

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