Frederikshøj Kro

Frederikshøj Kro, also known as Den Gamle Grænsekro or Grænsekroen, is a historic Danish inn (kro) located in Southern Jutland, roughly 2 km south of Taps and 3 km north of Christiansfeld. It sits in Taps Parish, about 150 metres north of the boundary with Tyrstrup Parish — a parish line that became the Danish-German border after Denmark's defeat in the war of 1864. The inn's location near that old border explains its popular name, 'the old border inn'. The site historically included a doctor's residence, a veterinarian's residence and a border station. The inn is closely tied to the Danish reunification story. After the 1920 reunification, King Christian X mounted his white horse about 800 metres north of the inn on 10 July 1920 to ride into Southern Jutland. A memorial stone was raised at that spot on 23 October 1921, and another memorial stone was placed where the king, after riding about 1,000 metres past Grænsekroen and across the old border, met the people of Southern Jutland. On 13 June 2021 a bronze sculpture was inaugurated on the old border itself. Across the road, the Reunification and Border Museum (Genforenings- og Grænsemuseet) opened on 10 July 1995 in a former smallholder's farm, with the royal family attending. Today the inn operates as a traditional Danish kro with a restaurant, guest rooms and function rooms. Its website presents it as a classic Danish inn near the border, welcoming guests for mini-breaks, weekend stays, golf breaks and other visits. The restaurant, Krostuen, is described as having old-fashioned intimate cosiness, and the inn offers event spaces of various sizes for parties, meetings and conferences. The menu features classic Danish kro dishes such as Wienerschnitzel with peas, sautéed potatoes and butter sauce; bacon cheeseburger; 'Stjerneskud' (steamed and fried plaice fillet with shrimp); beef stroganoff; fried plaice fillets with potato cubes, onion, mushroom, capers and cucumber; tenderloin steak with vegetables, boiled potatoes and mushroom sauce; half grilled chicken; and a children's menu with nuggets or fish fillet and fries. Take-away is also offered, with orders before 16:00 recommended during busy periods. The inn is a small, privately run hospitality business rather than a chain or listed company. Its enduring identity rests on its role as a borderland landmark, its traditional Danish kro cuisine and its proximity to the Reunification and Border Museum and the historic 1920 route of King Christian X.

Frederikshøj Kro is a historic inn in Southern Jutland, Denmark, situated about 2 km south of Taps and 3 km north of Christiansfeld. It belongs to Taps Parish and lies about 150 metres north of the boundary with Tyrstrup Parish. That parish boundary became the border between Denmark and Germany after Denmark's defeat in the war of 1864, which is why the inn became known as Den Gamle Grænsekro ('the old border inn') or simply Grænsekroen. In the border period, the site included a doctor's residence, a veterinarian's residence and a border station. The inn's historical significance is closely linked to the Danish reunification of 1920. After the reunification, King Christian X mounted his white horse about 800 metres north of the inn on 10 July 1920 to ride into Southern Jutland. A memorial stone was raised at that spot on 23 October 1921, bearing an inscription commemorating the king mounting the white horse on the reunification day, 10 July 1920. After riding about 1,000 metres past Grænsekroen and across the old border, the king met the people of Southern Jutland, and another memorial stone was raised there. On 13 June 2021, a bronze sculpture was inaugurated on the old border itself. Across the road from the inn, the Reunification and Border Museum (Genforenings- og Grænsemuseet) was established in a former smallholder's farm. The museum was inaugurated on 10 July 1995 with the participation of the royal family. The museum and the inn together form a small heritage cluster at this historic border location. In the present day, Frederikshøj Kro operates as a traditional Danish kro. Its official website presents it as a classic Danish inn near the border, welcoming guests for mini-breaks, weekend stays, golf breaks and other visits. The restaurant, Krostuen, is described as offering old-fashioned intimate cosiness, and the inn provides event rooms of various sizes for parties, meetings and conferences. The menu features classic Danish kro dishes, including Wienerschnitzel with peas, sautéed potatoes and butter sauce; bacon cheeseburger; Stjerneskud (steamed and fried plaice fillet with shrimp); beef stroganoff; fried plaice fillets with potato cubes, onion, mushroom, capers and cucumber; tenderloin steak with vegetables, boiled potatoes and mushroom sauce; half grilled chicken; and a children's menu. Take-away is available, with orders before 16:00 recommended during busy periods. The inn remains a small, privately run hospitality business and a landmark of the Danish-German borderland.

• 2021

  On 13 June, a bronze sculpture is inaugurated on the old border itself.

• 1995

  On 10 July, the Reunification and Border Museum opens across the road in a former smallholder's farm, with the royal family attending.

• 1921

  On 23 October, a memorial stone is raised at the spot where the king mounted his horse.

• 1920

  On 10 July, King Christian X mounts his white horse about 800 metres north of the inn to ride into Southern Jutland after the reunification.

• 1864

  After Denmark's defeat in the war, the parish boundary near the inn becomes the border between Denmark and Germany.

Traditional, cosy Danish inn near the historic Danish-German border, offering classic kro food, lodging and event facilities.

• Wienerschnitzel with peas, sautéed potatoes and butter sauce

• Bacon cheeseburger with beef, salsa, cheddar and bacon, served with fries and aioli

• Stjerneskud (steamed and fried plaice fillet with shrimp)

• Beef stroganoff with beef tenderloin, fries and green salad (minimum 2 couverts)

• Fried plaice fillets with potato cubes, onion, mushroom, capers and cucumber

• Tenderloin steak with vegetables, boiled potatoes and mushroom sauce

• Half grilled chicken with boiled potatoes, vegetables and gravy

• Children's menu: nuggets or fish fillet with fries

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2. 2Frederikshøj Kro - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Frederikshøj Kro - Wikipedia (Danish)da.wikipedia.org