Danehofslottet - Nyborg Castle
Nyborg Slot is a royal castle built towards the end of the 12th century as part of the defence which the Danish kings established against the Wends.
Nyborg Castle
Photo: Nyborg Slot
Nyborg Castle was built around 1200 by Valdemar the Victorious. Originally, the castle had four wings, but today only the King's Wing remains. The castle is currently undergoing restoration and expansion.
The castle is currently undergoing extensive restoration, which is necessary to ensure that it can continue to stand and tell future generations about a piece of fantastic Danish history. In addition to the restoration of the old castle, a new, modern extension will be added to the castle. The new castle building will be an extension of the original castle. The castle's reopening has not yet been determined.
Restoration and expansion of Nyborg Castle
The new part of the castle is designed to be in harmony with the original expression of the castle, but with a new interpretation of context and idea. The new extension means that it is possible to exhibit even more at Nyborg Castle. The restoration and the modern extension also mean that the castle becomes more accessible to people with disabilities, which was not something that was considered much when the castle was built around 1200. It will also be possible to exhibit more delicate objects in the extension, as it is designed so that the climate can be regulated without damaging old, fragile objects.
You can read more about the historical castle project here.
New Narratives for Nyborg Castle
In the meantime, Østfyns Museer is working to rethink the narrative and communication about Nyborg Castle and the city's history as a cultural and political landmark. In conjunction with the reconstruction, the history is given new life and meaning. The new exhibitions and user experiences are developed in close collaboration with the Moesgaard Museum.
Photo:VisitNyborg
The Old Royal City
In 1525, Nyborg was designated as the residence of Frederick I because the market town was located in the middle of the kingdom, making it a practical place for a king to live. Nyborg thus became Denmark's first capital and served as the residence for both Frederick I and his son Christian IV. Nyborg still bears the marks of its great history, and you can still experience the city's historical role as a royal residence with Nyborg Castle and its fortifications as landmarks in modern Nyborg. The castle plays an important role in Danish history.
Photo:Østfyns Museer
The Cradle of Danish Democracy
Denmark's first constitution was signed by Erik Klipping at Nyborg Castle in 1282. Nyborg Castle served for 200 years as the medieval equivalent of Christiansborg Palace - the Danish Parliament. Here, the major political decisions were made when the king invited the realm's most important men to Nyborg. In doing so, he created the Danehof - the parliament of medieval times - and thus initiated democracy in Denmark. Every year, the Danehof is brought to life and recreated in modern-day Nyborg as the medieval festival Danehof.
