Story and significance
About
Situated on an island in the city of Schleswig, Gottorf Castle is the historic residence of the dukes of Schleswig-Holstein and a premier cultural monument.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
Gottorf Castle served for centuries as the power seat of the ruling dukes. Today, it houses the State Museums of Schleswig-Holstein, featuring priceless archaeological and art collections. Explore its layout directly on the local Map.
The famous bog bodies (Moorleichen) and the massive Baroque Gottorf Globe exhibited here attract history enthusiasts from all over Deutschland. The reconstructed Baroque garden stands as a masterpiece of European landscape architecture.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
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- Historic sites
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- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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