Discover Vordingborg through different highlights: the history of the former castle, a signposted historic city walk and urban green spaces. As you plan your visit, consider whether you would like to spend more time exploring cultural history, taking walks, or both. The view from the harbour also offers a different perspective on the city.

Castle grounds, tower and historic routes

At the foot of the Goose Tower is Danmarks Borgcenter, an interactive experience centre for the whole family. The 36-metre-high tower is the only surviving tower of the former castle in Vordingborg. Visitors can climb it and enjoy the view. A digital audio guide lets you tailor your visit to your interests.

Danmarks Borgcenter offers children creative activities such as drawing, painting and mural art. Outside, they can try walking on stilts, dressing up and building. The family activities therefore include both things to do inside the centre and outdoor activities, so you don’t have to limit your visit to just one way of exploring.

At the castle ruins, history meets a place for walks and picnics. The underground remains of St Andrew’s Church have been reconstructed above ground to show their structure, and visitors can walk around the reconstruction. Near the restored walls, you can look out over the water towards the Oringe Peninsula.

If you would like to plan a walk around Vordingborg, Gåsegangen is a signposted historic city walk covering 1.3 kilometres. The circular route starts and ends at Slotstorvet. Its stated length clearly distinguishes it from a visit focused mainly on exploring the tower and ruins.

Green spaces and routes in Vordingborg

Kirkeskoven is an old deciduous forest in the middle of Vordingborg. It offers year-round opportunities for walking and running, along with informal footpaths and trails. From the forest, you can walk from the ruins to the station. A specific walking route is also provided for getting to Danmarks Borgcenter: from Vordingborg St. station, it takes ten minutes to reach the centre.

In 2022, a total of twelve hectares in Kirkeskoven and Kirkeengen were protected; the areas remain open to the public. This brings nature recreation and protected landscapes together in the city. There is also a dedicated nature playground in Rådhusparken. So if you’re looking for a nature playground, there are two different options in the city: one in Kirkeskoven and one in Rådhusparken.

Another place with its own history is the Historic Botanical Garden. It was established in 1921 and designed by G. N. Brandt. As Denmark’s first garden of its kind, it adds a garden-history dimension to Vordingborg’s cultural heritage. Alongside the castle grounds and green spaces, it offers a range of themes to explore, without every visit having to focus on the same things.

Harbour views from a different angle

Vordingborg North Harbour is a natural harbour. From there, you can look out at the Farø Bridges and Danmarks Borgcenter with the Goose Tower. This offers a different viewpoint from the historic surroundings of the ruins. You can make the harbour a separate stop and decide how much time to spend there alongside the castle grounds, city walk and green spaces.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Skaverup, Klintholm Havn, Bakkebølle, Kindvig, Kalvehave, Næs, Bønsvig, Sønderby.

For the overview of the wider area: Vordingborg Municipality.