Vittskovle Castle
A four-winged moated Renaissance castle of the 1550s in eastern Skane, private but visible from the avenue.
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Jens Brahe built Vittskovle from 1553, when this was Danish territory, and it is the largest surviving Renaissance castle in Skane - four ranges round a courtyard, brick with sandstone dressings, stepped gables, a round tower at one corner and a water-filled moat all round. It has never been substantially rebuilt, which is what makes it worth the detour. The house remains a private family home and is not open, so what a visitor gets is the approach along the avenue, the outside from the bridge and the park. Occasional garden days and events open more of it. The village church nearby holds Brahe family monuments.
What you actually see
- Four ranges round a courtyard - brick with sandstone dressings.
- A water-filled moat - crossed by the entrance bridge.
- Stepped gables and a corner tower - the 1550s Renaissance work.
- An avenue approach - the standard view of the house.
When to go
May to September. An hour.
Honest expectations
The house is private and closed - this is an exterior visit. Park access can be restricted. There are no facilities on site. It suits a stop, not a day.
Nearby
Degeberga and its waterfall are close; Ahus is on the coast.
What to pack for Vittskovle Castle
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
