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    Frederiksborg Slot

    4.7 (27 reviews)
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    Dani S.

    I absolutely LOVED this castle, it's is sooo beautiful and GIGANTIC! This is the palace for the Danish royal family for many many years. The grounds are huge, the palace is huge and does take alot of time to go through. From Central Station by train, it does take about an hour to get here and a 15min walk to get to the castle. Admission is included in the Copenhagen card which is convenient. The castle has a huge collection of art work, artifacts and beautiful wall and ceiling paintings that are well preserved. Lot of portraits of previous kings, queens, princes, and princesses. It gives a really good idea of how the royal family lived back in the days. Truly a beatiful piece of architecture, and a must visit if you are in Copenhagen.

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    Scott L.

    This is a review for a castle visit on May 19, 2017. Took a 40+ minute train ride from Copenhagen Central to the Hillerod station where you can hop on the 301 or 302 bus to get to the castle. It was clear when we left Copenhagen and drizzling when we arrived in Hiilerod, thus jumped on the bus. Train ride and castle entrance fee covered by the Copenhagen Card. Boat ride on the lake is also free with the card. Frederiksborg Slot is an impressive castle with walled fortications including a drawbridge over the requisite moat, courtyard with a masculine fountain of strength in the center, tall spires, intimate chapel, large garden with a flowing canal down the center and of course, a Grand Ballroom. This castle fits all of the pre-requisites for your Hollywood reinforced image of what a castle should be. LOL. Honestly, this is an impressive castle and if you visit only one castle outside of Central Copenhagen, visit Frederiksborg since it is home to the National Museum. Tapestries, paintings, furniture, statues, weapons, globes, etc.. abound in this castle. Castle was rebuilt by the Carlsburg Brewery family. Kudos to their benevolence.

    The church inside
    Vince V.

    A great palace as far as palaces go. There's the gold, check; the opulence, check; the tragic stories, check; and the fire, check; and the beautiful courtyard, check. Oh, and the gift shop. And of course, there's the gold covered church to make sure no gets past the eye of the needle, LOL. 5 stars.

    Chris S.

    Are you super interested in big drafty castles where people pretty out-of-touch with any sense of reality played dress up and had parties? This is the place for you! There's a lot of really great artwork inside and that's worth the visit for those of us who roll our eyes at the whole royalty thing. As with everywhere else in Denmark, there's no place in here where you can find a frosty beverage to sip on while you take it all in and they probably wouldn't let you stroll through sipping one of the lukewarm sodas that you can get to drink. I guess I sound like a curmudgeon here but I honestly really enjoy seeing things of historical significance but I lean way harder toward significant world history than I do toward lifestyles of the dead rich and famous.

    Breath taking!
    Zynette C.

    Take advantage of The Copenhagen Card because the train to here and the admission to the castle are free (to all the castles, train and metro.) This palace is absolutely breath taking. Every floor and the garden are stunning and so grand. I felt so regal. Highly recommend this place!

    Broseidon, is that you??
    Cindy W.

    Rosenborg, Christianborg...then Frederiksborg Sløt, and that's the order of impressiveness, by Frederiksborg wins by far. It's a wonderful day trip, be sure to take note of my protip later. TRAVELING Take the train to Hillerød (depending on where you are, you are traveling a lot of zones. Up until they stop circulating the clipcards, or klipkorts, get the 10-clip 5-zone passes). We started at central and got on. You get out of the station, go straight, pass a cemetary, take a right, and then left when the road forks. Continue on and then you'll come into a little cutesy town square. Walk down it until you hit the lake, and then circle right and wind towards the castle. Admission is 60DKK for students, 75DKK for adults. There's a national history museum inside with regards to the royal family with tons of portraits, and various artifacts (the most beautiful ones are the clocks and astrological globes...HNNGGG). Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothes, because there are pebbles and cobblestones everywhere. PROTIP Always check weather first. Pack a lunch and sit on the amazing grass after winding through the gardens and looking at the lake. Bonus if you pack cards, booze, and a mini speakerbox. This was one of the reasons why I began to like Copenhagen.

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    Nathan D.

    Yes it burned down, yes it was restored by a beer baron, yes it is one of the most spectacular sights that you can see in Denmark. Truly one of the most over the top and fantastical castles in all of Europe, Frederiksborg will not disappoint. From one of the nicest private chapels in Europe to a garden that will simply take your breath away, take care to spend time at this museum as a rush tour will only leave you wanting more. At only 1/2 hour from the heart of Copenhagen it's an easy trip and we'll worth the time and money spent to get there.

    The beautiful church.

    I'm a sucker for old castles. One of the huge perks of moving to Europe for me is getting to see all of these incredible castles. Frederiksborg Slot was first on my list to visit since moving to DK and I was not disappointed. First, definitely take into account the weather like another reviewer mentioned. It was bright and sunny when we left central CPH but cloudy and gloomy when we got to Hillerød. My husband and I ended up getting rained out so we weren't able to tour the gardens but that just means we get to visit again later this year! (And when the garden is in full bloom!) Also, another tip: walk through the town to the castle instead of taking the bus (unless it's raining of course). The shopping area was cute and quaint and provided a great front view of the entire castle. Now, to the actual Frederiksborg Slot... we didn't take the guided tour because we arrived a little later in the day so I can't really comment on it, but we thoroughly enjoyed the castle without it. There are rooms upon rooms of beautiful portraits both big and small of the Royal family and various historic Danes. You could literally spend all day (or maybe even a few days) looking at every single painting not to mention the beautifully painted/carved ceilings. The furniture is also very well preserved with some clocks even still operating! But the two highlights for me and I am sure, most people, were the Chapel and Great Hall. These were just two completely stunning rooms that took you back in time. I could stay in the Great Hall all day imagining all of the special dances that used to take place there. They have done a marvelous job retaining the beauty of Frederiksborg Slot. It's well worth the ~hour long train ride... and I haven't even explored the beautiful gardens yet! Just go! It's definitely a must-see.

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    Lots to see. The castle is very elaborate and ornate. Of you're in a Copenhagen, you should definitely visit.

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    Amazingly beautiful! I really recommend the gardens. Filled with wildlife and beautiful art.

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    It's a very amazing plays everybody who is eating then I have to come here. You were going to field a lot of enjoy.

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    Kronborg Slot

    Kronborg Slot

    4.3(59 reviews)
    23.0 km

    I am a lover of Shakespeare; Macbeth, Othello( Denzel and Jake this year), The Merchant of Venice…read more(saw 2x on Broadway, Al Pacino playing Sherlock and also Dustin Hoffman) and of course Shakespeare in the park. Thus, visiting Kronborg Castle was a highlight. First a little history, Frederick 2nd became King and married his 14 year old cousin, Sophie. Scandal, nah, not in those days.He wanted to build a castle that would be the envy of Europe and thus he did, Kronborg. Now, there are no historical facts that confirm that Shakespeare visited this castle. It is believed, the actors who performed in his plays did visit this castle and regaled William with stories and that is how Hamlet was conceived. Next, the castle...absolutely stunning ( I would like to believe that somehow I had relatives born in this era and the castle is in my blood). There are specific points where visitors can visit: Cannon Tower( 145 steps to the beautiful scenic views and you can see Sweden from here), Castle Kitchen,Chapel, Dance Hall. There are 45 minute tours that a guide will give you an overview of Castle and a 15 minute talk about how the Castle came to be started in the 1420's. I participated in the 15 minute overview and the staff member really gave a great history; I didn't know that Sweden and Denmark were at war with each other for centuries. The grounds are magnificent; there are steps to climb to get the scenic view of the sea. There are cafes, galleries and gift shops you can visit. I spent a pretty krone on some beautiful mementos. The entire staff were wonderful, knowledgeable and kind. Thank you! I highly recommend visiting Kronborg Castle when you visit Denmark. How to get here: Fly to Denmark, take Regional Train to Helsinor station then catch bus outside station. The bus ride is 5 minutes (1st stop). Or you can walk to the Castle, around 10 minutes. Myself being a Princess, took my carriage ( Bus 353) to said castle. Cheers!

    TO BE OR NOT TO BE... Alright, let's dive in!…read more We visited this magical place during our trip to Copenhagen, and it left us in awe. Purchasing tickets online was a breeze, and checking in when we arrived was seamless. From the stunning bridges to the breathtaking interiors, every part of this place was beautiful. Navigating inside was straightforward, and we were amazed by the architecture and how well the castle has been preserved. One of our favorite parts was the underground area--it was such a fascinating and unique spot to explore. The gift shop was also impressive, offering a wide variety of souvenirs to take home. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience that I'd highly recommend!

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