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The Five Halder consist of castle ruins and a manor house set in one of Denmark’s most beautiful natural landscapes, between the Dollerup Hills and Lake Hald.

The area encompasses more than 800 years of history shaped by power – from the Middle Ages and the Reformation to modern times.

The name refers to the five historic sites that can still be experienced at 'De fem Halder': Gammel Hald, Valdemars Skanse, Hald Castle, Daas Manor and Hald Manor House.

Explore the landscape on foot and experience newly renovated ruins, a baroque garden, the impressive Hald Manor House and much more. Families can explore the historic playground, and discover stories of power, conflict and everyday life through the centuries.

The area is open to visitors all year round. By the main car park, Viborg Museum presents an exhibition in the Hald Barn, where the site’s 800-year history is brought to life through information panels, an animated film and drone footage. The animated film is available in English, and admission to the exhibition is free.

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Hald Barn

Start your visit at the Hald Barn, where you can enjoy a free exhibition about 800 years of Danish history – told through information panels and films. Opening hours: April–October: 8:00 am–8:00 pm.

Besøgende nyder en madpakke ved ruinerne af Hald Slot nær Viborg. Foto: Foto Jesper Maagaard

Hald Castle

The ruins of Hald Castle bear witness to Bishop Jørgen Friis’s artillery‑resistant fortress from the 1520s. Explore the remains, enjoy the view from the tower, and delve into the dramatic power struggles of the Reformation era.

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Children’s Hald

Play, imagination, and history come together at Children’s Hald. Here, children can explore the nature playground, swim in the lake during the summer, and find the storytelling bench in the forest.

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Hald Manor House

Hald Manor House was built around 1787 as a gatehouse to Daas Manor. Look for traces of the old carriage entrance and enjoy the atmospheric building and the pavilions in the historic garden.

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The baroque Garden

The manor house, built by Gregers Daa in the 18th century, no longer exists, but visitors can still experience the impressive baroque garden with its terraces sloping down toward Lake Hald – a vivid testament to the grandeur of the past.

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Valdemar’s Sconce

Valdemar’s Sconce was established by King Valdemar Atterdag in 1372 as part of the siege of Hald. From here, he fought against rebellious noblemen – and reclaimed the stronghold for the Crown.

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The romantic garden

The romantic garden from the 19th century features winding paths, beech trees, and a contemplative atmosphere. Find the storytelling bench in the corner and read Thøger Jensen’s circular text, which has neither beginning nor end.”

De fem Halder - Gammel Hald, Morten Dueholm

Old Hald

Gammel Hald was never completed, but the extensive earthworks and remains of a hot‑air heating system bear witness to an ambitious medieval castle. Explore the mystery of the stronghold that was never fully realized.