The castle was the home of the governor of the borough (and later the county), who took care of the king's (or in Southern Jutland, the duke's) possessions, in and around the city. In the city castle, the taxes, duties, and fines were paid here. Haderslevhus was located in the eastern part of the city, which was surrounded by a moat at the time.
The castle served as the governor's residence, overseeing the king's (or duke's) possessions within the city. Taxes, duties, and fines were collected at the castle, located in the eastern part of the city, which was surrounded by a moat.