European Ghosts Denmark

The Ghostly White Lady

The fairytale-like Egeskov Castle sits on Funen, the third-largest island of Denmark, after Zealand and Vendsyssel-Thy.

Legend has it that the daughter, Rigborg, of the builder of the castle, Frantz Brockenhuus, haunts the castle. She killed herself due to unrequited love. Now her ghostly apparition can be seen walking the corridors wearing the white dress in which she died. Many visitors report strange occurrences, such as unexplained noises and sightings, enhancing the castle's reputation as a haunted site.

The Ghost of the Cruel Countess

Situated in Southern Jutland is the haunted Gram Castle. Built in the 15th century, it is considered one of Denmark's most haunted locations, attracting those intrigued by the supernatural.

Legend has it that once the dark of night falls, the ghost of Countess Anne Sophie Schack appears. She was a prominent Danish noblewoman and estate manager, known for her role as the administrator of Schackenborg after her husband's death. She was often referred to as 'the wicked countess' due to her assertive management style and involvement in local affairs. In life she would slap and yell at servants and one time pushed a maid into the fireplace, where she burned to death. Now the ghost of this cruel countess continues to wander around the castle, looking for her next victim.

Ghostly Happenings

In North Zealand you’ll find the most famous castle in Denmark, Kronborg Castle. This impressive Renaissance castle was the setting for Shakespeare's play "Hamlet."

Legend has it that the mighty knight Ogier the Dane, also known as Holger Danske, a fictional character and legendary knight of Charlemagne, sleeps in the catacombs beneath the castle and is ready to wake up and defend when Denmark needs him.

Within the castle ghosts light up candles in the middle of the night, doors are unlocked, and other happenings make things go bump in the dark of night.

The Ghostly Cat

In the heart of the capital, Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle is home not only to the crown jewels but also to the ghost of a cat. It was once home to the kings of Denmark and Norway, Christian IV. Today it is inhabited by the Royal Life Guard, an infantry regiment of the Danish Army, established in 1658 by King Frederik III. It serves dual roles as both a ceremonial guard for the Danish monarchy and a frontline combat unit.

In life the cat belonged to a guard who was killed in a shooting accident. Since then until his death, the cat remained at the castle. Now his ghost lurks around after dark and has been seen by the guards, sometimes frightening them by his sudden appearance. The ghost cat is said to roam the castle, particularly in the royal halls.

Restless Ghosts

Lovely Rosenholm Castle is situated on Djursland, a hilly lowland peninsula at the entrance to the Baltic Sea between Denmark and Sweden. The castle has a long and dark history. Built in 1559, the castle belonged to the noble Danish Rosenkrantz family.

Among the ghostly spirits here is that of a noblewoman who fell in love with a steward. She was punished by being bricked up inside the wall of the Tower Room, alive and the steward had his head chopped off. Now at midnight you can see a lady dressed in white and a headless steward roaming the grounds.

The Ghost of Ingeborg Skeel

Situated in North Jutland, the lovely Renaissance castle Voergaard Castle is haunted by the former owner, Ingeborg Skeel. She was a Danish noblewoman, a major landowner, and a county sheriff and died in 1604.

At the end of the 16th century, Ingeborg was known to be a bit of a tyrant. After her death she decided to stay in her castle, and today visitors can hear moans and groans. Doors slam on their own and candles get blown out.