The Castle is located near Tylstrup to the North of Aalborg. It is, built in 1645, is surrounded by a moat and is located in an old manor park.
Vraa Castle Hotel houses a cozy restaurant that has been renovated with much care and respect for its original style and design and with an exit opening up to the terrace and castle gardens.
The Great Hall is situated on the ground floor in the main wing next to the bar and lounges.
Located in Vendsyssel, 20 minutes from Aalborg Airport and a few minutes drive from the highway leading North and South, Vraa is easily accessible.
The historic salons and halls are a beautiful setting for meetings, conferences and family events.
All rooms are newly renovated with canopy beds and a view of the park and the moat. The castle houses 100 sleeping guests divided between rooms and suites.
HISTORY
In olden times in the township of Kær, a number of free farms lay outside the village community. This community was referred to as "Vraa" for the first time in 1355.
Under Skipper Clement they became part of a rebellion and was sentenced to cursory confiscation of property in 1535 making them peasants of the king.
Vraa was formed from the confiscated lands and the castle was mentioned as a royal residence for the first time in 1553.
Councillor Predbjørn Gyldenstjerne bought Vraa from the King in 1600 and created the manor as one of Northern Jutland's grandest manors.
He bred horses at the manor until 1616 when it was inherited by his daughter Jytte who married Christian Grubbe. In 1624 she sold it to the Council of the Realm.
Vraa became private property a few decades later. Ide Lindenov and Steen Beck built the main wing in 1645 and decorated the facade with their coat of arms.
In the late 1700-hundreds a secret was found on the North side of the main wing. The moat encircling the castle was constructed in 1650.
Daughter Kirsten Lindenov, married Rodsten, inherits in 1674 and owns it until her death in 1719.
Daughter Else Elisabeth Rodsten inherits and dies in 1730.
Niece Birgitte Bille inherits and marries Count Holck in 1733.
Son Burchard Georg Holck expands the main wing with a frontipiece and two side wings. He died heir-less in 1785.
Widow Mariane Dorethe, born Trappaud, is the owner of Vraa until 1808. The legend says that she still haunts the castle looking for her child who drowned in the moat.
1810 - Hans Svanholm parcels out the estate into several farms. The principal lot was Gammel Vraa.
1842 - 1848: A W Schönau, also owns Store Restrup
1853 - 1907: C F Bang and his son F S M C Bang
1977 - 2005: Chris Hillingsø converts the castle into a hotel
2005 - 2009: The castle shifts between different owners
2009 - present: The castle was bought by Vraa Castle Hotel ApS - under Sophiendal Manor, which is owned by the Lokdam family and is a part of Danske Slotshoteller.
Relief with the Beck and Lindenov family's coat of arms is still displayed at the building's foundation in 1645 and on the wall behind the fireplace in the salon.
A motto goes: "God's Good Spirit and Strong Hand Maintain Men and House From Drop and Gust From Hostile Violence".
A la carte restaurants serve delicious dishes, all made with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Superb service and attention to your needs will make your stay one to remember for a long time.
The restaurant has a new menu every day and guests can choose between first course, side dish, main course, cheese and dessert.
12.00h - 22.00h
Vraa is located in Northern Jutland by Store Vildmose, near Brønderslev and Aalborg, only 15 minutes drive from Blokhus, where you can find one of the best bathing beach in the country.
Golfing, put and take fishing or a day trip to the amusement park Fårup Sommerland are some of the popular activities in the area. Many of the attractions in North Jutland are within a short drive.
Every year, Aalborg Zoo is visited by around 375,000 guests. The zoo covers 8 hectares (20 acres), and keeps more than 1,500 animals belonging to 126 species.
It is a half-timbered (bindingsværk) castle built by King Christian III from 1539 to around 1555 initially as a fortification.
The Cathedral of St. Budolf is located on the highest point of Aalborg between the old main street Algade and Gammeltorv. The white façade gives the cathedral a noble expression even though it is the smallest cathedral in Denmark.
The Aalborg Defence and Garrison Museum is a military museum in Aalborg that covers all branches of Danish defence organizations.
You will find many good fishing spots along Limfjorden and at Aalborg Coast that will invite you to have a good experience in nature.
The chef arranges gastronomical classes, where the participants will have the possibility to learn how to cook gastronomical dishes. The duration of the classes ranges from 2 to 3 hours.
The Aalborg Golf Klub, in the Restrup meadows, is the second oldest golf club in Denmark. It was established in 1908, initially as a nine-hole course.
At Aalborg Historical Museum, plenty of exciting experiences await you and your family. Bring your children along as there is plenty of fun and activities for them and a chance to explore.
Kildeparken (locally, "Kilden") is a large public park in Aalborg. The park features a small lake with a fountain, sculptures, an open-air stage, and ”the Singing Trees” which were planted by notable artists.
Castle hotels arrange conferences and seminars. The participants are pampered with good food and great accommodation in the historical buildings, surrounded by outstanding nature.
The museum has a permanent collection of about 1,500 paintings, sculptures, contemporary art. The collection is comprised of art pieces from naturalism to abstract art as well as experimental art forms.
Nordsøen Oceanarium is a public aquarium and museum that opened in 1998 on the shores of the North Sea in Hirtshals.
Historical castle provide the perfect setting for festive occasions. The beautiful rooms and elegant banqueting halls together with delicious food and wines, will make your event memorable for a long time for you and your guests.
Wedding planner helps the future bride and groom with all wedding arrangements to ensure that the result is perfect. The wedding ceremony can take place in the nearby church or at the castle.
Wine lovers are welcome to go treasure hunting in the old wine cellars of the castles. A wine tasting contains information about the wine making process, the grape varieties used in wine-making and how to preserve optimal taste.
VRAA SLOTSHOTEL
Gammel Vråvej 669382 TylstrupDenmark