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Despite its grand location, there is nothing pretentious about Madkælderen at Koldinghus. Guests are welcomed with warmth and enthusiasm.
Taste the history of Koldinghus You might expect a restaurant located in the grand setting of the royal castle of Koldinghus to have a slight air of superiority. Nothing, however, could be further from the truth at Madkælderen at Koldinghus. Located in the castle’s rustic basement, the restaurant and its staff welcome guests with enthusiasm, good food, and a wealth of stories about the castle and its produce. By Signe Hansen
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Photos: Madkælderen Koldinghus
Built more than 700 years ago, Koldinghus has been the home of numerous big and small historic events. In 1808, the castle was partly destroyed by a great fire, and today it serves as a museum – but the story continues. Grand weddings, romantic dinners and relaxed lunches still take place inside the old castle walls, where Madkælderen combines new and old, modern and historic. 66 |
Issue 101
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June 2017
During the day, the restaurant serves a classic Danish lunch buffet and in the evening (Thursday to Saturday only) guests can indulge in a four-course gourmet dinner. Both lunch and dinner are inspired by the history and produce of the castle and its surrounding area. “Our restaurant is part of the castle, and we use the history of the place and its beautiful setting in our work; yet it’s done in
an authentic and down-to-earth manner – there’s no pretentiousness. There is just so much we want to share, and we love to tell people stories, so we create a menu that helps us do that. But it has to be real and come from the heart, and that’s only possible if you know the area, the people and the stories,” stresses restaurateur Rasmus Iversen, who grew up in Kolding.
A tasty history One historic fact many guests will learn and taste the significance of when visiting Madkælderen is that the first pheasants ever introduced to Denmark were put out at Koldinghus. Guests are also likely to taste apples from the castle’s ap-