Vallø Castle

Vallø Castle is located on the Danish island of Zealand, 7 km south of Køge.

The story of Vallø can be traced back to the 13th century, around 1285 it was first mentioned. From this early development, however, find only remnants. The southern and western wing in the present form and the two distinctive towers were built in 1586 by Mette Rosenkrantz, while the other wing in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Several Danish nobility (eg Falk, Krage, Rosenkrantz and Skeel ) were owners of the castle over time. Acquired in 1708 King Frederick IV Vallø for his wife on the left hand and later Queen, Anna Sophie Reventlow. His son Christian VI. transferred ownership in 1737 to his wife Sophie Magdalene of Brandenburg- Kulmbach, the woman there a pin for unmarried noble daughters founded, which existed until 1976. Since then, the revenue from the large estates ( 4300 acres ) are used for charitable purposes. In 1976, the castle served as the " Borresholm " as a backdrop for the film " Olsen bands these Rødt " ( The Olsen Gang Sees Red ).