The King of Denmark built this castle in the 13C for defensive reasons. In the Middle Ages a fortified town stood here, but nothing remains of it: the oldest parts date from the 15C. When it became a royal residence in the 16C, it lost its fortific..

This fine arts museum , nestled in gardens overlooking a fjord, is dedicated to Danish painting, sculpture (works by Anna Ancher and Richard Mortensen), decorative arts and design of the 20C. The collection of Danish furniture housed in the baseme..

These botanical gardens on the edge of the town contain more than 2 000 plant species from all over the world. The remarkable rose garden and bamboo copse are each the largest of their kind in northern Europe. There are activities catering to childre..