Valdemar's Castle

[1] Valdemar's Castle was commissioned by King Christian IV (1588–1648) and built between 1639 and 1644 under the plans designed by architect Hans van Steenwinckel d.y.

Tåsinge, the island where Christian planned to have Valdermar's Slot built, belonged to his mother in law Ellen Marsvin.

He intended the new mansion should become the home of his son Valdemar Christian (1622–1656) whose mother was Kirstine Munk.

In 1678, the naval hero, Admiral Niels Juel (1629–1697) was given title to the castle and the land on Tåsinge after his victory over Sweden in the Battle of Køge.

As it stands close by the shore, many visitors make the trip from Svendborg using the veteran ferry Helge.