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Askov Folk High School
approx. 3.5 km
A folk high school founded in 1865 in Askov, west of Vejen, as a continuation of the 1844 Rødding school. The physicist Poul la Cour, a wind-power pioneer, taught here.
Photo: Hjart, CC BY-SA 4.0
Estrup Hovedgaard: a night in a historic manor house in South Jutland
Estrup Hovedgaard is a Danish manor house (herregård) in the parish of Malt, near Brørup and Vejen in South Jutland. Its history reaches back to the 16th century, while the present main building dates from 1721 and is a protected monument. Guests can stay overnight in the countryside, with a library, café and restaurant, within reach of Ribe, Kolding and Billund.
At a glance
- Location
- Esbjergvej, Malt parish near Brørup, Vejen Municipality (South Jutland); the town of Vejen is about 5 km away
- Accommodation
- Danish manor house (herregård), described by Expedia as a castle in a rural setting; individually furnished guest rooms
- Highlights
- Library, café and restaurant, fireplace in the lobby, common living room, laundry, free Wi-Fi, free parking
- Guest rating
- 8.0/10 from 3 reviews on Expedia (as of 14 Oct 2026)
- Check-in & check-out
- Check-in 3 pm to 10 pm · check-out by 11 am
- Good to know
- Dogs and cats allowed (daily fee per pet) · breakfast at extra cost · no lift · non-smoking
Staying at Estrup Hovedgaard: a night in a Danish manor house
To stay overnight at Estrup Hovedgaard is to sleep in a real Danish herregård, the kind of country seat that once ran a large agricultural estate. The Expedia listing shows a historic main building with a central entrance flanked by two wings and a cobbled drive, and a white building with a steep gabled roof. All guest rooms are individually furnished and, according to the listing, have their own bathroom with a shower, bathrobes, a hairdryer, a desk, central heating and free Wi-Fi.
Shared spaces add to the old-house atmosphere: there is a fireplace in the lobby, a common living room, a library and a shared fridge. The property also lists a café and a restaurant, space for private picnics, romantic and proposal packages, a champagne service and private dining for couples. Multilingual staff are available, although the front desk is staffed only at certain times, so it is worth agreeing your arrival in advance.
A continental breakfast is served every day from 7.30 am to 10 am at an extra charge. Rooms are cleaned on request, and there is a laundry and luggage storage. The building has no lift, which is worth remembering if you have heavy bags or limited mobility.
Photos of Estrup Hovedgaard
The history of Estrup Hovedgaard
- 16th century – According to Danish Wikipedia, the history of the Estrup estate goes back to the 1500s.
- 1721 – The present main building is erected by Hans Bachman, a royal chief forester and master of the hunt.
- Today – The main building is a protected (fredet) monument under Danish law.
- Now – The manor receives overnight guests and offers a café, a restaurant and a library, according to the Expedia listing.
Estrup lies in Malt parish and Malt Herred, a historic district of the former Ribe County, which since 2007 has been part of Vejen Municipality. Danish manor houses like this one were centres of farming and forestry, and the title of its builder, royal chief forester and master of the hunt, points to the estate’s link with woodland and game.
Detailed accounts of the owners and the building’s interior are scarce in the sources used for this guide, so nothing more is claimed here. What is documented is the combination of an old estate, an 18th-century main building and a protected status, which is exactly what makes a night here feel different from a standard hotel.
Facilities and services at Estrup Hovedgaard
The details below come from the Expedia listing (as of 14 Oct 2026); room details may vary from room to room.
Rooms
- Individually decorated rooms and furniture
- Own bathroom with shower
- Bathrobes, hairdryer and towels
- Bed linen provided
- Desk and central heating
- Free Wi-Fi, faster than 250 Mbit/s
- Housekeeping on request
Food & drink
- Café and restaurant
- Continental breakfast daily (extra charge)
- Private picnics
- Dining for couples in private
- Champagne service
House & grounds
- Library
- Fireplace in the lobby
- Common living room
- Shared fridge
- Laundry
- Non-smoking property
- No lift
Service
- Free parking without service (limited spaces)
- Free parking just outside the grounds
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Front desk staffed at set times
- Romance and proposal packages
Where Estrup Hovedgaard is: between Vejen, Kolding and Ribe
The manor stands on the Esbjergvej road in the countryside of South Jutland, in Malt parish. The nearest town centres are Brørup, about 3 km away, and Vejen, about 5 km, a railway town between Kolding and Esbjerg. Brørup station is about 6 minutes away by car, according to Expedia.
Close by are Askov Højskole, the churches of Malt and Brørup, and the Vejen Art Museum. Expedia also mentions the Jels nature and planet trail, the golf clubs of Vejen and Holsted, the Troldepark and the Glad Zoo among the area’s highlights.
Further afield, three of Jutland’s best-known sights lie roughly 26 km away: LEGOLAND in Billund, Koldinghus castle in Kolding and the medieval town of Ribe. The Jelling stones are about 37 km away, so all of them work as day trips by car.
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Distances (as the crow flies from Estrup Hovedgaard)
| Malt Church | approx. 2.5 km |
| Brørup | approx. 3 km |
| Askov Højskole | approx. 3.5 km |
| Vejen | approx. 5.5 km |
| Billund (LEGOLAND) | approx. 26 km |
| Kolding (Koldinghus) | approx. 26 km |
| Ribe | approx. 26 km |
| Billund Airport | approx. 28 km |
| Jelling stones | approx. 37 km |
| Esbjerg | approx. 39 km |
Distances calculated as the crow flies; the drive to the station is taken from the Expedia listing.
Things to see around Estrup Hovedgaard
Vejen and its art museum
approx. 5.5 km
A railway town between Kolding and Esbjerg. Vejen Art Museum, built in 1923–24, shows Danish Symbolism and the work of sculptor and ceramicist Niels Hansen Jacobsen.
Photo: Hjart, CC BY-SA 4.0
Billund and LEGOLAND
approx. 26 km
The original LEGOLAND opened on 7 June 1968 next to the first Lego factory. According to Wikipedia it is the biggest tourist attraction in Denmark outside Copenhagen.
Photo: Kigsz, CC BY-SA 4.0
Koldinghus in Kolding
approx. 26 km
A royal castle founded in the 13th century, later a fortress, royal residence and ruin. Restored, it now houses a museum of furniture, paintings and crafts.
Photo: Hjart, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ribe
approx. 26 km
Denmark’s oldest surviving town, which celebrated 1,300 years in 2010. Its cathedral is the best-preserved Romanesque building in the country.
Photo: Hjart, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Jelling stones
approx. 37 km
Two 10th-century runestones, on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1994. One was raised by King Gorm the Old for his wife Thyra, the other by his son Harald Bluetooth.
Photo: Alicudi, CC BY-SA 3.0
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View details ›Who is Estrup Hovedgaard for?
Couples
A fireplace lobby, romantic and proposal packages, a champagne service and private dining for two make this a setting for a quiet getaway.
Heritage lovers
A protected 1721 main building on an estate with roots in the 16th century, plus Ribe, Koldinghus and the Jelling stones within a day’s drive.
Travellers with a pet
Dogs and cats are allowed according to the listing, for a daily fee per animal; assistance animals are exempt from the fee.
Jutland road-trippers
Billund, Kolding, Ribe and the North Sea coast around Esbjerg are all within about 40 km, with free parking at the house.
Good to know before booking Estrup Hovedgaard
- Check-in is from 3 pm to 10 pm and check-out is at 11 am. The front desk is staffed only at certain times.
- Dogs and cats are allowed for a fee per pet per day; assistance animals are free of charge.
- A continental breakfast is available daily from 7.30 am to 10 am at an extra charge.
- Parking is free on site without service, with limited spaces; free parking is also available just outside the grounds.
- There is no lift, and the property is non-smoking.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you stay overnight at Estrup Hovedgaard?
Yes. Estrup Hovedgaard is a manor house whose present main building dates from 1721, according to Danish Wikipedia, and it can be booked via Expedia. The listing describes it as a castle in a rural setting.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. According to Expedia, dogs and cats are allowed for a daily fee per pet, and assistance animals are exempt from the fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is possible from 3 pm to 10 pm. Check-out is at 11 am.
Is there parking at Estrup Hovedgaard?
Yes. Free parking without service is available on site, in limited numbers, and free parking is also listed just outside the grounds.
Is breakfast or a restaurant available?
A continental breakfast is served daily from 7.30 am to 10 am at an extra charge. The listing also mentions a café and a restaurant.
What is there to see near Estrup Hovedgaard?
Askov Højskole and the Vejen Art Museum are within about 5 km. LEGOLAND, Koldinghus and Ribe are around 26 km away, and the Jelling stones about 37 km.
Room photos, guest reviews and available dates are all in the Estrup Hovedgaard listing on Expedia.
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