There is a long and interesting history behind Koldinghus.
It has a very unique look to it because a lot of the original ruins have been left alone instead of being completely restored. This was a deliberate choice by the architects in charge of the restoration as they felt that it would take away from the original historical "wisdom". To some it might seem unfinished or confusing, but I really liked the character and authenticity of it.
It has a very unique look to it because a lot of the original ruins have been left alone instead of being completely restored. This was a deliberate choice by the architects in charge of the restoration as they felt that it would take away from the original historical "wisdom". To some it might seem unfinished or confusing, but I really liked the character and authenticity of it.
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| Koldinghus - the wooden "patch" is the restoration |
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| Dean and I in the courtyard |
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| Originally a chapel in the castle during the reign of King Christian III, who saw Martin Luther, became very impressed by him, and introduced Danes to Lutheranism in the mid 1500's. Currently a two-storey lecture hall. |
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| Children's play area built around the ruins |
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| The pea, from the Princess and the Pea fairy tale. Dean wouldn't believe me. He laughed and said it looks fake. |
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| The Library Reading Room - original use and layout of this room is unknown - pieces of the Danish National Library were transferred here in 1915-17 |
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| I just loved the carvings on this |
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| just another cool old cabinet |
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| a royal suitcase |
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| interior castle walls |
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| not part of Koldinghus, just beautiful doors that we passed by on the way home |
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