Glücksburg Castle | picturesque moated castle on the Baltic Sea

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Schloss Glücksburg mit Wasser zum Sonnenuntergang

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Between 1582 and 1587, Duke John the Younger of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg had the moated castle of Glücksburg built on the site of the former Rude monastery. The monastery also served as a source of building materials, as the granite blocks from the old monastery church were used in the castle's foundations and the bricks were used for the white plastered brick building. Schloss Glücksburg has been open to the public as a museum since 1925 and houses magnificent treasures.

Glücksburg Castle owes its name to Duke Johann the Younger's motto "God grant happiness with peace". Above the entrance portal of Glücksburg moated castle you will find this motto together with the coat of arms and the abbreviation: GGGMF.

The castle can be visited Monday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 (last admission at 16:00).
Admission prices: Adults 11 € | Children 7 € | Family ticket from 15 €

Prunkvoller Innenraum im Schloss Glücksburg

Feel transported back to another time: Glücksburg Palace is home to art-historical treasures and a collection of porcelain and silverware. Stroll through the magnificent corridors and salons and admire the paintings of the crowned heads of the European aristocracy, unique tapestries and baroque leather wallpaper.

You can also visit the former prison, the kitchen, the old storerooms at Glücksburg Castle and the chapel, which was extended by Duke Philip Ernst in 1717 and features a pulpit altar typical of northern Germany.

In addition to regular events, exhibitions, concerts and lectures also take place at Glücksburg moated castle. Tickets are available in advance from Glücksburg Castle.

Regular guided tour "Four centuries of Glücksburg Castle"

January - March | no guided tour

April | Sunday at 14:30

May - October | Saturday and Sunday at 2:00 pm

November | Sunday 14:30

The regular guided tour of Glücksburg Castle is offered at a price of €14.00 including admission per adult.

Guided tours for groups are possible at any time by telephone arrangement.

Guided tours in German: € 59.00
Guided tours in Danish, Spanish and English: € 69.00 plus € 6.50 admission per participant from 10 people, under 10 people € 11.00

Guided tours outside regular opening hours: € 15.00 surcharge

Special tours 2025

The story of King Christian IX (1818-1906), his family and his marriage policy.

59.00 € for guided tours in German
69.00 € for guided tours in Danish, English or Spanish
plus 6.50 € admission per person from 10 persons, otherwise plus 11.00 € admission per person
plus 15.00 € outside regular opening hours
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Guided tour bookable at any time on request

Champagne reception, festive table and themed tour of your choice.

39.00 per person incl. admission, guided tour, sparkling wine, coffee and cake
Bookable from 15 persons up to a maximum of 30 persons
Duration: approx. 3 hours
Coffee table bookable at any time on request

Behind the successful duke was usually a strong woman. Find out more about the clever and strong women behind the ruler of the time.

59.00 € for guided tours in German
plus € 6.50 admission per person from 10 persons, otherwise plus € 11.00 admission per person
plus € 15.00 outside regular opening hours
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Guided tour bookable at any time on request

A guided tour about love and the marriages of the nobility at Glücksburg Castle.

59.00 € for guided tours in German
plus € 6.50 admission per person from 10 persons, otherwise plus € 11.00 admission per person
plus € 15.00 outside regular opening hours
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Guided tour bookable at any time on request

A night tour for adults with exciting stories awaits you in the castle.

October, November and January to March
€22.50 (incl. a glass of sparkling wine)
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Tickets are available from the Glücksburg Castle online store
Guided tours can also be booked for groups of 15 or more on request

Due to the high demand and popularity of the guided tours, we recommend that you register early.

Conferences & celebrations at Glücksburg Castle

The special atmosphere at Glücksburg Castle is also available for conferences and celebrations. Use the royal halls of the castle for your event, from a glittering wedding reception to an exciting conference including catering, many things are possible. The castle park and courtyard or the orangery are also available. Please enquire directly at Glücksburg Castle!