Egholm Palace

Kirke Hyllinge, Denmark

The first written record of Egholm estate dates back to 1405, but the oldest building (today a magazine) dates from the 1200s. It was probably a keep built to the highest part. The current neo-classical main building was constructed in 1841 by Wolfgang von Haffner. Today Egholm is a museum.

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Founded: 1841
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Denmark

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www.egholmslot.dk

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Alison Gibbins (3 years ago)
The best WW2 museum in Denmark! A massive collection of artifacts from Denmark and beyond - all set up in detailed displays with some English explanations. It’s amazing that it was all amassed by a private collector and they have shared it with the public. Take note of the regular opening days and hours on their website.
Adela Mala (3 years ago)
Lots of things worth seeing. Free coffee with the ticket. Parking in front of the building.
Amal Jayamanne (3 years ago)
A very nice museum to visit. I got a doc printed in English that explains or describes exhibits.
Maria Rasmussen (4 years ago)
What a splendid experience. The museum is sort of out of the way, but absolutely worth the trip. The historical importance of this museums WWII exhibition is definitely something that should not be forgotten. We used a little over 2 hours and enjoyed the audio guide (in Danish) which we received without extra expense. There is complimentary coffee at the end of the tour. We will definitely visit the museum again.
Jesper Trasborg (4 years ago)
Amazing collection! Collected by one passionate man over a period of 60 years.
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