Vordingborg

Travel Guide

Bring the family to Vordingborg to experience Danish history first hand.

A holiday in Vordingborg features a well-preserved Medieval tower from what was one of the biggest castles in the country and lots of activities for all ages. The town sits next to the shores of the Storstrøm sound, where there are also lots of opportunities for outdoor activities.

Vordingborg is in the south of Zealand and is believed to have been founded in the early 1100s. But one thing that Vordingborg is known for is that Valdemar the Great built a castle in the townin the 1160s. Because of its location, the town has played a prominent role in Danish history because of commerce and its strategic location during times of war.

Explore the history of Denmark by visiting the ruins of the former Vordingborg Slot and take a closer look at the remaining part of the Gåsetårnet, the town’s landmark. If you follow the outline of the moat, you come to Vor Frue Kirke, dating back to the mid-1400s, with an impressive pulpit. Alongside the castle ruins is the lovely historical botanic garden, founded in 1921 and designed according to the oldest Danish garden book from 1647.

If travelling to Vordingborg with the family, there are lots of fun, family-friendly activities. Danmarks Borgcenter is a fun and informative digital historical centre where visitors can learn about the Middle Ages and all that it entails in terms of kings, battles and power struggles. If you’ve got small kids with you, spend a couple of hours at Farmorhuset, where they can play while you enjoy a cup of coffee.

Getting to Vordingborg by train is easy regardless of which direction you come from, although you may have to change trains. There are also excellent motorway links and a good bus service.

Spend a holiday or weekend holiday in Vordingborg for a range of sporting activities on the sea or in the surrounding countryside. Come in the middle of July and take part in the Vordingborg Festuge, a week of fun and entertainment with lots of free concerts.

Hotel Kong Valdemar

Hotel Kong Valdemar

3 out of 5
Algade 101, Vordingborg
The price is P7,088 per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
P7,088
P8,860 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Vordingborg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Vordingborg Slots Ruiner and Gaasetaarnet ...
6.4/10 (441 reviews)
great location but very dated
"hotel was very dated, but the hotel manager was exceptional, very kind, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for him."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

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Hotel Kirstine

Hotel Kirstine

4 out of 5
Købmagergade 20, Naestved
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The price is P8,833 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
P8,833
P11,042 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
includes taxes & fees
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
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Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Hotel Kirstine
Hotel Menstrup Kro

Hotel Menstrup Kro

3 out of 5
Menstrup Bygade 29, Naestved
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Naestved. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Marvede Church and Hyllinge Kirke ...
6.6/10 (566 reviews)
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Reviewed on May 30, 2025

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4 Person Holiday Home in Vordingborg-by Traum

2 out of 5
Vordingborg
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3.5 out of 5
Søndergårdsvej 44, Faxe
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4 Person Holiday Home on a Holiday Park in Karrebaeksminde

2 out of 5
Karrebæksminde
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