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430+Years of history
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55.000+Visitors p.a.
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200+Weddings p.a.
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150+Children's birthdays p.a.
God grant happiness with peace
Where history comes alive:
Glücksburg Castle
Visit the majestic castle in Glücksburg on the Flensburg Fjord and immerse yourself in the fascinating world of its 439-year history.
"God grant happiness with peace"
Glücksburg Castle was built between 1582 and 1587. Today it belongs to the Glücksburg Castle Foundation, a foundation of our family, whose purpose is to preserve and present this unique cultural asset to the public. Traditionally, we want to show a living and inhabited house so that we can convey an understanding of history and aesthetics, especially to the younger generation. This is one of our family's main concerns. Friedrich Ferdinand Prince of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg has been the Chairman of the Glücksburg Castle Foundation since 2023.
Prince Friedrich Ferdinand
to Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glücksburg
My task is to preserve the cultural heritage in a time of change. Glücksburg Castle should be a symbol of stability, peace and cultural diversity.
A place that preserves history, connects people and shapes the future. The castle is not just a building, but an authentic setting where history can also be experienced with all the senses in the future.
Susanne Ascheron
Museum Director of the Glücksburg Castle Foundation
A place full of stories and impressive architecture
Guided Tours of Glücksburg Castle
- Four Centuries of Glücksburg Castle
- A Night at the Castle – A Night Tour by…
- The cradle of European royal families
- Cupid at Glücksburg Castle – Encounters…
- Strong Women at Glücksburg Castle
- The princely coffee table at Glücksburg…
- Fairy Tale Tour
- A Castle for Kids
- The Fates of Princesses - Forbidden…
Four Centuries of Glücksburg Castle
Join us on a fascinating journey through time, spanning four centuries of the castle’s history. Learn how Glücksburg Castle came to be and discover the mark the ducal family left on European history. Explore the art treasures on display here. Let yourself be captivated by the living history of the House of Glücksburg.
Times & Dates:
Bookable anytime upon request
Price: €59.00 (German), €69.00 (Danish, English, Spanish)
plus admission fee of €7.50 per person for groups of 10 or more; otherwise €12.50 per person
Outside regular opening hours: plus €15
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Registration: info@
schloss-gluecksburg.de
Monthly dates
April: Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
May & June: Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
July & August: Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
September & October: Saturdays & Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
November: Sundays at 2:30 p.m.
Price: €15.50 (including admission)
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Registration: no registration required
A Night at the Castle – A Night Tour by Candlelight
Experience Glücksburg Castle on a unique evening tour. Explore parts of the 400-year-old castle by candlelight. We’ll take you on a journey through time with true stories presented by our staff in period costumes. Afterward, we’ll serve you a glass of sparkling wine or a non-alcoholic alternative.
Dates & Times: October, November, and January through April.
Guided tours can be booked upon request (
info@schloss-gluecksburg.de) for groups of 15 or more. Price: €22.50 (includes a glass of sparkling wine).
Duration: approx. 120 minutes.
Registration: You can find dates and purchase tickets in our online shop.
The cradle of European royal families
Group
Tour Discover the history of King Christian IX of Denmark and the House of Glücksburg. This themed tour explains how the house came to be known as the “cradle of European royalty” through strategic marriages. An exciting look into the intricate web of noble lineages and political alliances.
Times & Dates:
Bookable anytime upon request
Price: €7.50 for groups of 10 or more; €12.50 per person for groups of
fewer than 10 Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Registration: info@schloss-gluecksburg.de
Cupid at Glücksburg Castle – Encounters with Love
Group Tour
: Discover the romantic side of the nobility. This tour explores courtly marriage politics, tender feelings, and thrilling love stories. Let yourself be enchanted by these tales and learn how ladies, without the internet or smartphones, were able to communicate romantically using a fan as a secret language.
Times & Dates:
Bookable anytime upon request
Price: €59.00 (German tour)
plus admission of €7.50 per person for groups of 10 or more; €12.50 per person for groups of
fewer than 10 Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Registration: info@schloss-gluecksburg.de
Strong Women at Glücksburg Castle
Group Tour
: Meet the influential women who pulled the strings behind the scenes. This tour tells the stories of duchesses, princesses, and wise women who shaped the power and prestige of the House of Glücksburg.
Times & Dates:
Bookable at any time upon request
Price: €59.00 (German tour)
plus admission of €7.50 per person for groups of 10 or more; for groups of fewer than 10, €12.50 per person
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Registration: info@schloss-gluecksburg.de
The princely coffee table at Glücksburg Castle
Group Tour
Treat yourself to a three-hour personalized royal and culinary experience for a special occasion. You can look forward to an exciting castle tour and a delightful coffee and cake spread featuring your choice of cakes and pastries. Of course, we’ll also serve a glass of sparkling wine and hot beverages.
Afterward, the princely coffee table invites you to linger and enjoy the moment. Look forward to coffee and a selection of specialty cakes from the Marien-Café Flensburg—served in the castle’s elegant atmosphere.
Times & Dates: Bookable anytime upon request
Price: €39.00 (includes admission, guided tour, sparkling wine, coffee, and cake) Bookable for groups of 15 to a
maximum of 30 people Duration: approx. 3 hours
Registration: info@schloss-gluecksburg.de
Fairy Tale Tour
Group Tour
A magical experience for children. We take the children to a fairy-tale tower where the Brothers Grimm come to life. Dressed in costumes, the children step into the roles of their fairy-tale heroes and live out their adventures.
Times & Dates: Bookable at any time upon request
Price: €59.00 plus €3.50 admission per child
Bookable for groups of 10 to a maximum of 25 children, with 2 adult chaperones per group; free of charge
outside regular opening hours: plus €15
Duration: approx. 120 minutes
Registration: info@schloss-gluecksburg.de
We also love to host children’s birthday parties in our fairy-tale world.
A Castle for Kids
A highlight for kids ages 6 and up. Every Monday at 11 a.m. in July and August, you’ll discover the castle’s fascinating history on an exciting guided tour. If you’d like, your parents are welcome to come along.
Times & Dates: July and August: every Monday at 11 a.m.
Price: €7.50 admission per child aged 6 and older; one accompanying adult per child is permitted (adults pay the regular castle admission fee)
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Registration: no advance registration required
The Fates of Princesses - Forbidden Love, Loss, Exile
Being a princess wasn't easy, and on the rare occasions it did involve crowns, castles, and luxury, it was only a small part of the story. This guided tour explores the lives of some of the princesses you'll encounter as you make your way through the castle.
Times & Dates:
Bookable at any time upon request
Price: €59.00 (German tour)
plus admission of €7.50 per person for groups of 10 or more; for groups of fewer than 10, €12.50 per person
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Registration: info@schloss-gluecksburg.de
Monthly dates
in July & August: Thursdays at 3:00 PM
Price: €15.50 (including admission)
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
Registration: no registration required
| Admission prices 2026 | Admission price |
|---|---|
| Adults aged 18 and over and senior citizens | 12,50 € |
| Children from 6 years up to and including 17 years | 3,50 € |
| Reduced admission (trainees, students, severely disabled persons) | 7,50 € |
| Short guided tour at 2 pm on specified days | plus € 3.00 to the admission price |
Online tickets incl. € 1.00 service fee | |
Group prices
| Adult groups of 10 persons or more | 7,50 € |
| Children/youth groups from 10 persons + 2 accompanying adults free of charge | 3,50 € |
| Audio guides German/Danish/English (subject to availability) | free of charge |
Guided tours for groups
(are possible at any time by telephone arrangement)
| Guided tours in German | 59,00 € plus entrance fee |
| Guided tours in other languages | 69,00 € plus entrance fee |
| Themed tours (also fairytale tours) | 59,00 € plus entrance fee |
| We charge an additional fee of € 15.00 for guided tours outside the castle's opening hours. | |
All prices are valid from January 01, 2026
Getting here and parking
Our paid parking lot with a view of the castle is available for your use. The fee is €3.50 for 3 hours and can be conveniently paid via the EasyPark app or at the machine by card. Free parking is available in the surrounding streets, from where you can reach the castle after a short walk.
Accessibility
There are two designated parking spaces for authorized persons directly in the castle courtyard. From there, the castle is accessible via a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
There is a barrier-free toilet on the ground floor. Visitors can also watch a 15-minute film there.
The upper floors of the castle are only accessible via spiral staircases and are therefore not barrier-free.
The chapel is only accessible via steps. For weddings, we offer the alternative option of attending the ceremony in the church room by arrangement.
Severely disabled persons (with a degree of disability of 50% or more and a valid severely disabled person's pass) receive a reduced admission price. An accompanying person has free admission to the castle.
Note: Animals in the castle
As much as we like animals, unfortunately they are not allowed in the castle. Thank you for your understanding.
