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Koldinghus was built in the middle of the 13th century. The oldest existing building is the north wing, dating from the 1440'es. The west wing was added about 1500. In the 1540'es and 1550'es Christian III had the medieval fortifications dismantled, and he built new wings to the south and east. About 1600, King Christian IV. added a huge, square tower topped by the four classical heroes Hannibal, Hector, Hercules and Scipio. In 1808, a fire destroyed the castle, and it was left a ruin until 1890.
Today, Koldinghus is a museum, but it is also famous for the modern restoration carried out during the 1970's and 1980's.
Situated in Kolding, East Jutland.
Renaissance castle with medieval remains, modern restoration Former royal residence Open: All days 10-17, closed 24., 25. and 31. December and 1. January Collections of medieval church sculpture, Danish furniture and paintings from the 16th c onwards. Applied arts, especially Danish silver from the renaissance until the present day Permanent and temporary exhibitions
