Baltic 2025
Cruise to the Baltic 2025 on board Arcadia Skagen First stop Skagen and a trip to the Renaissance castle at Voergaard. Built originally in 1481, Voergaard sits behind its moat. The renaissance expansion completed in 1591 took place under the guidance of Ingeborg Skeel. Voergaard is a two-winged, L-shaped castle built in red brick in the Renaissance style. The east wing is flanked by two octagonal corner towers and penetrated by a gateway. Its sandstone portal was a gift from King Frederick II and originally created for Frederiksborg Castle. All castles must have a dungeon and Voergaard is no exception. Inside, the castle is an eclectic mix of art and furnishings. The chandeliers are from Murano. This is a portrait of the last owner Ejnar Oberbech-Clausen. "The idiot" by Reubens. It was one of two paintings by Peter Paul Rubens and Goya that were stolen in 2008 and were returned safely to their walls in Denmark’s Voergaard Castle. The thieves were caught and have ...