Place to visit
Kalø Castle, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Kalø Castle is a castle ruin in Denmark (Kalø Slotsruin) (Aarhus). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 38. It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Castle ruin in Denmark · History
- Local name
- Kalø Slotsruin
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- AAL Aalborg, 99 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- 24/7
- Coordinates
- 56.27459, 10.46677
What it is and where
Kalø Castle is a castle ruin in Denmark (Kalø Slotsruin) (Aarhus). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
En af Danmarks bedst bevarede middelalderlige borgruiner, opført 1313 af Erik Menved; Gustav Vasa sad fængslet her 1518–19. Centralt i Nationalpark Mols Bjerge.
It is in Aarhus, where this site lists 314 more places to see, 21 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.27459, 10.46677; the nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL, Aalborg), 99 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Denmark. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kalø Castle is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:15
- FebBetter not9:14
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:55
- MayBest time16:05
- JunBest time17:21
- JulBest time16:49
- AugBest time14:52
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:03
- NovBetter not7:49
- DecPossible6:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Denmark
To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Denmark checklist. Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Egens VigBight in Syddjurs Municipality, Denmark1.5 km
- Bregnet ChurchChurch building in Syddjurs Municipality, Denmark2.1 km
- Egens ChurchChurch building in Syddjurs Municipality, Denmark2.9 km
- Lisa KlokGallery2.9 km
- Mols Bjerge-stien KaløetapenHiking3.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: History
- Kronborg: castle in Helsingør, Denmark
- Roskilde Cathedral: cathedral in Denmark (Church of Denmark)
- Christiansborg Palace: Palace in Copenhagen, seat of the Danish Parliament
- Rosenborg Castle: palace in Copenhagen
- Tivoli Gardens: amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Børsen: building in Copenhagen
Every Denmark place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kalø Castle?
It is a castle ruin in Denmark (Kalø Slotsruin in the local language). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kalø Castle?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 38.
How do you get to Kalø Castle?
The nearest main airport is Aalborg Airport (AAL), 99 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Egens Vig, Bregnet Church, Egens Church. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
Keep reading
- Aarhus314 places to see in and around Aarhus, Denmark: Aarhus Cathedral, Den Gamle By, ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum. Best time: May to September.
- History1205 places for history in Denmark, from Kronborg to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- DenmarkBefore travelling to Denmark: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kalø Castle on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.