Rosenholm Castle in Hornslet, 25 minutes by car from Aarhus, can host company dinners, festive lunches, meetings and weddings for up to 120 guests in its Knights' Hall, called Riddersalen. The castle is a Renaissance manor surrounded by a moat, and it has been owned by the Rosenkrantz family since 1559. A booking covers the castle as a whole, in every season.
Seminars and company events
Companies use the castle for dinners, festive lunches and day meetings. Riddersalen seats up to 120 guests at dinner. Three smaller rooms, Vinterstuen, Rokoko-stuen and Havestuen, suit smaller gatherings, although the site gives no capacity for them. The castle courtyard, the park and the historic entrance can also be part of an event. Larger groups can set up festival tents on the park lawn.
A meeting package covers morning coffee and pastries, a choice of lunch and an afternoon snack. A party package covers a welcome drink with snacks, dinner, selected wines, beer, juice and water, then coffee and tea. Add-ons include a cocktail course, a wine tasting, a blind tasting, team building, live music, a DJ, flower decoration and extra hours.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are a core use of the castle. The party runs from 18:00 to 02:00 in Riddersalen, which holds up to 120 guests, with smaller reception rooms for smaller weddings. The ceremony can take place in the castle chapel or outdoors in the park. Couples bring their own priest or registrar. The castle can arrange drone photo and video, a professional photographer, music and decorations, and it organises a personal tour before a decision. Birthdays and other private parties are also held here.
Rooms and capacities
Riddersalen is the main room, with dinners for up to 120 guests. Vinterstuen, Rokoko-stuen and Havestuen serve smaller groups. Outside, the courtyard and the park lawn extend the space for receptions and tented events. The castle team helps plan the day and can recommend suppliers.
Accommodation
The baroness's residence, Enkesædet, has five bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, for up to 10 guests. It is available from Friday 15:00 to Sunday 15:00. Other guests stay in hotels and inns in the surrounding area. Aarhus city centre is about 26 km away.
Catering
Food and service come from MIB, the team of Martin Ib, with a professional chef. Hiring the castle means ordering a cover for each guest, and the menu options can be chosen freely. The party formula includes a sparkling welcome drink, an appetizer, a four-course menu or social dining, drinks, sweets, a four-hour cocktail bar and late-night food.
History and setting
Jørgen Ottesen Rosenkrantz built the castle in an early Renaissance style between 1559 and 1610. The site describes about 450 years of history. A moat surrounds the building, and a Baroque park lies around it. The estate is still run by the family line that built it.
Getting there
The castle stands at Rosenholmvej 119, 8543 Hornslet, about 25 minutes by car from Aarhus and 26 km from the city centre. Guided tours and a personal visit before booking can be arranged through the castle office.
