Hvidkilde Castle, Svendborg, Denmark

The earliest reference of Hvidkilde Castle is from 1480 when it was owned by Claus Rønnow. The present Baroque main building consists of three wings around a courtyard. It was originally built in 1550 and enlarged in 1742 by Johan Lehn.

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Karen Bagger (6 months ago)
Nice to see the property from the inside, as I have driven past it thousands of times. The new cycle path is simply beautiful and the only one in Denmark.

jens olesen (11 months ago)
Great surroundings, a place worth driving for

Poul Vig (3 years ago)
An incredible experience in religious, artistic, historical and not least musical environment with beautiful hymns and choral singing at the old castle's Christmas fair 2022.

N. C . Raun (3 years ago)
Smuk og velholdt Gods der kan opleves på tæt hold.

Jens Erik Nielsen (4 years ago)
The estate and its surroundings are truly some of the most beautiful in Denmark. Drive quietly around the small, narrow roads. It's a postcard view all the way.

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