Moated fortress hideaway
Cobblestone paths cross the moat into an 800-year-old fortress, opening to tranquil parkland and quiet Nordic hospitality.
“Dragsholm Castle, a 800-year-old fortress turned Relais & Châteaux-member hotel with an encircling moat and views of the Sejerø Bay.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
An 800-year-old fortified palace and former noble prison, complete with original stone dungeons and an encircling moat.
Remarkable
Deeply rooted in the reclaimed Lammefjord polder, showcasing Odsherred terroir through coastal herbs, estate vineyards, and farm partnerships.
Notable
Continuously welcoming guests and hosting milestones since 1937, with legendary ghost tours and time-honored Danish hospitality traditions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
An 800-year-old castle within the UNESCO-listed Geopark Odsherred on Denmark’s Odsherred Peninsula is the setting for one of the country’s most unique hotels.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The surrounding UNESCO Geopark Odsherred offers rolling glacial hills, coastal waters along Sejerø Bay, and the rich farmland of the Lammefjord polder.
The rooms
Rooms across the main castle and estate stables pair thick stone walls and antique pieces with pared-back Scandinavian furnishings.
The gym
- Gym
- Outdoor gym and estate walking trails across the grounds and vineyards.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Dragsholm Slot Bistro
Casual Nordic dishes come from an open kitchen framed by glass, with tables set under modern crystal chandeliers.
Restaurant
Dragsholm Slot Gourmet
Michelin-starred tasting menus draw on Lammefjord vegetables and coastal herbs, served down in the vaulted stone cellar.
At the table
Tables and filigree chairs line the castle terrace along the crenelated parapet for open-air dining.
How it began
Built around 1215 by the Bishop of Roskilde, the fortress once imprisoned James Hepburn, the third husband of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Good to know
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.