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Dragsholm Slot

Dragsholm Slot

Price
Price on request
Capacity
80 guests
Bedrooms
41

Rising from the rolling landscape of West Zealand an hour from Copenhagen, Dragsholm Slot carries eight centuries of history in its walls — a castle chapel for ceremonies, a Knight's Hall for 80 dinner guests, 41 distinctive rooms and its own kitchens.

The story

Eight centuries of hospitality, one extraordinary kitchen

Dragsholm Slot has stood in the Zealand countryside since the 13th century, weathering the kind of history that fills novels: royal prisoners, noble feuds, the Baroque restoration of its small castle church in 1730. Today it is a Relais & Châteaux member and one of Denmark's most serious food destinations, with three distinct restaurants on the property and a kitchen philosophy rooted in the surrounding landscape — the estate's own vineyards, kitchen garden and larder feeding a cooking style that has attracted considerable attention.

For weddings, the castle offers what most venues cannot replicate at any price: genuine age, genuine provenance, a Knight's Hall that has seen centuries of celebrations, and a chapel that predates most modern concepts of the word. The Gourmet kitchen builds bespoke menus for each wedding; the bridal suite looks out over the Herb Garden; and the 41 rooms in the castle and manor house mean that the people you love can wake up the next morning in the same place, surrounded by the same countryside, before the day is over.

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The details

Everything your planner asks first.

Pricing & packages

Price
Price on request
Late dietary notification surcharge
199 DKK per person (notifications arriving fewer than 14 days before event)

What's includedBespoke menus tailored to the event; dietary accommodations (14 days notice required); dedicated events team coordination

Capacity & stay

Capacity
Knight's Hall seats up to 80 for dinner; celebrations for up to 120 across multiple spaces; intimate salons for 10–30
Accommodation
41 distinctive rooms across castle and manor house; rooms bookable from the day before the event

Location & experiences

Region
Hørve, Odsherred, Denmark
Nearest airport
Nearest international hub
Best season
Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter packages available; year-round
Experiences
  • Baroque castle chapel for ceremonies (connection to Fårevejle Parish or castle stays required)
  • Outdoor park ceremony option
  • Award-winning bespoke wedding menus from Gourmet restaurant kitchen
  • Wine cellar and cocktail bar on-site
  • 9 meeting rooms for additional breakout space
  • Dedicated events team with florals, photography, music and fireworks coordination

Planning & policies

Catering
Award-winning kitchen creates bespoke menus; dietary restrictions communicated at least 14 days in advance; 199 DKK/person surcharge for late notifications
Planner
Dedicated events team coordinating florals, photography, music, fireworks and decorations; booking lead time of 1–2 years recommended
Address
Dragsholm Allé 1, 4534 Hørve, Denmark
Contact
info@dragsholm-slot.dk | +45 59 65 33 00
Booking lead time
1–2 years recommended
Chapel
Baroque, late-15th-century; parish connection or exclusive castle stay required
Frequently asked

Good to know.

Can we marry in the castle chapel?

The Baroque chapel (restored 1730) is primarily a parish church for Fårevejle residents. In exceptional cases, chapel weddings can be arranged through the castle, provided the wedding celebration is held there.

How many guests can be seated for dinner?

The Knight's Hall seats up to 80 for a wedding dinner. Celebrations for up to 120 guests can be accommodated across multiple spaces.

How far in advance should we book?

The venue recommends booking 1–2 years in advance for weddings.

How many rooms are available on-site?

41 distinctive rooms across the castle and manor house, bookable from the day before the event.

Are dietary requirements catered for?

Yes — all dietary restrictions must be communicated at least 14 days before the event. A supplement of 199 DKK per person applies for late notifications.

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