The burial chamber and its coffins
All in all, there are 46 coffins in Sønderborg Castle’s burial chamber. And every coffin contains a member of Duke Hans the Younger's lineage, including 14 of his children - he had 23 in total. Before the deceased were put to rest they were embalmed. That means, if someone opened the coffins today, you would still be able to see what the dead looked like alive. However, only members of the Royal
Family and those who work at the palace are allowed to enter the burial chamber. At the entrance portal around the door, you can see Hans the Younger, his first wife, and their 14 children. The last person buried at Sønderborg Castle was Duchess Louise Augusta in 1843.
Tip: Have a look around the chapel. It is the oldest preserved royal Lutheran chapel in Europe. It is filled with decorations and figures. You can also see pedigrees of some of those who have lived at the castle. You can also make a pedigree for your own family. It is mostly called a family tree.
Family and those who work at the palace are allowed to enter the burial chamber. At the entrance portal around the door, you can see Hans the Younger, his first wife, and their 14 children. The last person buried at Sønderborg Castle was Duchess Louise Augusta in 1843.
Tip: Have a look around the chapel. It is the oldest preserved royal Lutheran chapel in Europe. It is filled with decorations and figures. You can also see pedigrees of some of those who have lived at the castle. You can also make a pedigree for your own family. It is mostly called a family tree.
