1606 in Denmark
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Incumbents
- Monarch – Christian IV[1]
Events
- 20 March – Sorø Pharmacy is established in Sorø.[2]
Undated
- The first part of Rosenborg Castle is constructed.
- Christian IV's 2nd Greenland Expedition is sent to Greenland under the command of Godske Lindenov.
- Christian IV embarks on a comprehensive upgrade of Copenhagen's fortifications which will last 20 years.
- The main building of Trods Katholm is constructed.
Births
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- 27 March – Hans Svane, statesman (died 1668)
- 10 July Corfitz Ulfeldt, statesman, and one of the most notorious traitors in Danish history (died 1664)
Full date missing
- Karen Sehested, court official and landowner (died 1672)
- Henrik Thott, fiefholder, army officer and government official (died c. 1676)