I am a lover of Shakespeare; Macbeth, Othello( Denzel and Jake this year), The Merchant of Venice (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! read more

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE... Alright, let's dive in! 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! read more

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One of the must see castles while in Denmark. Beautiful big castle. We enjoyed learning about the history and the people who lived here before. Views are certainly stunning. Certainly a tourist attraction worth visiting. read more

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Kronborg was the highlight of our trip. I learned so much about Scandanavian history in such a (relatively) short time. We started with a 15 minute overview with Sophie who was EXCELLENT and personable and everytime we saw her around the castle was able to ask a ton of questions. We also did the Shakespeare tour which was good but really just went over what the free 15 minute tour did. All of the docents were BEYOND passionate and smart and able to answer questions. Really big grounds and logs to explore so might need more time here than you think you do. VERY easy to get to from copenhagen (1 train and about a 5 minute walk) worth the day trip. read more

This is HAMLET'S CASTLE! And it's amazing. And I never use the word "amazing". But this is 500 years of Denmark's incredible history. Holger Danske slumbers peacefully here, ready to spring into action if Denmark experiences distress. Cannons still point across the bay towards Sweden - just keepin' an eye on you guys! The castle itself is impressive. So many years of people living here, it's hard to imagine the opulence it contained in it's day. You can climb something like 8 million steps up to the cannon tower, and be rewarded with an impressive 360 view - cool to see Sweden across the bay! Very enjoyable day trip from Copenhagen! Easy to get tickets, and it's a quick and enjoyable train ride from Copenhagen. The town itself is charming, and worth a quick stop for lunch or a drink after exploring the castle. read more

Pretty cool that it has a moat around it. Visited this on the Copenhagen Card pass and was worth the visit (easy train ride too). Like climbing to the top of one of the towers. read more

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It was honestly pretty underwhelming and it seemed like a decent amount of the castle was only accessible via more expensive tours. That said, the views from the top of the castle and around it were lovely, and I definitely don't regret visiting if only because it brought me up to Helsingor for the day. read more

Was one of the more enjoyable castles that we visited while in Denmark. The kids had a great time here because they were allowed to touch things and they made it very interactive between the history and the visitors. There are stations throughout the castle were people can play chess, play cards, use a hand fan at the backup table, do some sowing, write with ink and feather pen, sit on furniture for social media posts and more. The castle sits on the waters edge guarding the North Sea Strait from enemies between Denmark and Sweden. From the castle, you can see Helsingborg, Sweden (you can catch a ferry in town that takes you to Helsingborg, Sweden. To get to Kronborg Castle we took about an 45 minute train ride to Helsingør and a 15-20 minute walk to the castle. This castle is definitely recommended as one to visit when in Denmark. FYI: there are quite a few stairs that you have to climb to get to all the parts of the castle, so if you have mobility issues, you will be limited on what parts of the castle you will be able to tour. read more

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Situated north of Copenaghen it is at least a half day trip to go see this old fortress. It is worth the trip. If you get there first thing in the morning that is when it is the least crowded. If you have the Copenhagen card it is free but you do still need to stop at the ticket office to get your ticket. Castle has a lot of good history that is on display. The little coffee shop had delicious cardamom buns that is a perfect little snack in the afternoon. The tunnels underneath are fun to explore but it is dark so make sure you have your phone handy. Make sure you leave time to walk along the shore outside the castle as well. You will get some good views of the castle and the ocean from here read more

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A must-see for tourists! Not only is this castle incredibly beautiful, but it's right on the seaside. read more

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Excellent renaissance fortress, immortalized by Shakespeare. Plenty of Danish history . You can sit on a throne for photo op.

We decided to get out of Copenhagen proper for the day and settled on Helsingor for another castle and some museums. It is about a 40ish minute, simple (no transfers) train ride from Copenhagen...that is, as long as the train you are on doesn't break down and suddenly the trip takes twice the time and you have to change trains 3 times...but that isn't normal. The train this far out and entry to the castle and museums are included with the Copenhagen card. Having the transportation and attractions included on the card absolutely help encourage people to explore a little more. And I wish I had been able to do more of that! Live a little, explore. Kronborg, also known as the Hamlet castle, seems to be the main draw of the town. You don't need to worry about finding it when you get to town. You can see it from the train station and it is an easy 10 minute walk to get there. I really liked the castle and would have liked it more if it hadn't been raining...since there is a lot of outside stuff here. But it is still pretty great and worth a visit! The castle has a lovely chapel, and aside from that the rooms are more simple and austere than at other castles. It was a pretty cool difference. The coolest part of the castle, in my opinion, is the casemates. The underground rooms built around the castle support pillars where a huge number of soldiers would live for weeks at a time when defense of the castle was necessary. They are dark and cool and you get to roam around them with your phone-flashlight to lead your way. It *looked* like there were supposed to be more things on the walls...pictures or exhibit-y things...there were explanation paragraphs that had nothing going along with them. And it is too dark down there to read them anyway...but still, it is pretty awesome! If the weather had been better, I could have spent more time walking along the water outside and around the castle. The self-guided castle exploration was great. I would recommend a visit from Copenhagen to any traveler. I think it is a more interesting and cool place than Amalienborg in the city. And there are plenty of other museums and attractions to see during your visit to Helsingor. Go to there! read more

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This is "Hamlet's castle" as the fictitious character in Shakespeare's play. This castle was built as a resident of a king who converted it from an old fortress so he can look over the strait which divides Denmark with Sweden. Then it was converted back to a fortress and all the royal furnitures removed. So it's really just an empty shell with large empty rooms. It's cool to read about the history and the historical significance of this castle but it just lacks the interior decor to make it beautiful. Still cool to see but if you are tight on time, I would prioritize other castles in the area before this one. Admission is included in the Copenhagen card. read more

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Nice day trip from Central Copenhagen. Take a 40 minute train ride from Copenhagen Central Station to the last stop in Helsingoer and then a short 10-15 minute walk along the waterfront to Kronborg Slot, setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet. Dress in layers as you'll be walking along the wide-open waterfront. Train ride and Kronborg entry free (90DKK) with the Copenhagen Card. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 2017 is the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, thus there are theatrical presentations throughout the day by Shakespearean actors / actresses. Castle is located on a promontory between Helsingoer, Denmark and Helsingborg, Sweden with both cities controlled by Denmark in the past. Shipping fees through the passage to the Baltic were collected in the 1500's and used to build this castle. Beautiful grounds, views of Sweden, large moat, fortifications with cannons, castemates, and large rooms showcase Kronborg Castle. The only things missing are royal furnishings, thus you'll be looking at a lot of empty or sparsely decorated rooms. Expect to climb a lot of stairs. read more

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Came here with my host parents and host sister while I was studying abroad in Copenhagen for four months - hands down one of the coolest castles I've been to! The photos are just show one great tidbit, if you go on a beautifully clear day, you can really enjoy the grounds. Even better if you go with a Dane that can tell you all about the history (with no guided tour required!). read more

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"To be, or not to be -- that is the question: Whether 'Ti's nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune Or to take arms against a sea of troubles And by opposing end them..." Kronborg is known as Hamlet's Castle in all the bus tour pamphlets because Shakespeare set his classic tragedy here and called it Elsinore. And as you approach it from the parking lot and walk through the expansive courtyard, you do get a foreboding sense of drama and the echoes of the Bard's words. I decided to take a half-day tour of the castle which turned out to be mostly the drive out to Helsingør where you pass by the tonier suburbs of Copenhagen. These gated enclaves are where local celebrities and blue-bloods reside in their elaborate coastal estates. Interestingly, there is no guide on the bus, just a recording that the driver stops and starts depending on where he is on the route. It was raining hard when we arrived at the castle, and there is a long walk around the perimeter in order to get to the entrance. Admission is 95 DKK (Danish krone) or about $17. Once inside, we were given about an hour to stroll the halls and get back to the bus. As you would expect, there are long hallways with ornate fixtures and some unusual features like holograms that portray life in the 17th century when King Frederick II had the medieval fortress radically transformed into a magnificent Renaissance castle. I sprinted through the castle rather quickly since there wasn't that much in the way of furnishings or historical explanation, at least without a guide telling me what to appreciate about what I was looking at. There is a chapel worth visiting as well as a row of cannons aimed seaward toward Sweden just 4 km across the Øresund, the closest point between the two Scandinavian countries. Apparently, there have been several stagings of Hamlet in the courtyard, so that would be worthwhile to seek out to coincide with your visit if possible. On the way back to the bus, I stopped in the charming cafe, which looks like it was once a horse stable. During a break in the rain, I bought their house-made Apple Trifle and ate it in the back patio (see photo). It was a delicious and unexpected treat in an idyllic setting. We were immediately trundled off to see the entrance to the stately Fredensborg Palace where the Danish royal family holds their state dinners. Walking up to the gate was all we could do there given our limited time, hardly worth the stop. In hindsight, I should have thrown more caution to the wind and taken the train to Kronborg, so I could have stopped en route at the very serene-looking modern art museum, Louisiana. Oh well, Hamlet had to suffer the slings and arrows of more outrageous fortune than a boring tour bus ride. read more

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To go or not to go: that is the question. I'd say the answer is...to go! Especially if you have the Copenhagen card (it's included). Kronborg, or Hamlet's Castle, is a good 45 min north of Copenhagen. The walk from the station is a good 20 min, but it's an enjoyable one as you go right by the water. You can actually get pretty far without actually paying for a ticket (basically right up to the castle). The castle itself is pretty cool, particularly the great hall. The underground is honestly a bit creepy with not too much to see. There's one place where you go up a bunch of stairs (it really showed me how out of shape I was...) and you end up on a roof area with a great view. They have people randomly reenacting scenes from Hamlet which was interesting. read more

Excellent castle. It's not too expensive compared to other places in Denmark. The inside of it is interesting, there's a tower you can climb up and the dungeons are super creepy. Definitely a good stop, I would recommend it! read more

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A must-visit tourist attraction if you're a Shakespeare fan, or if you just want to hear some really cool history about Denmark / Sweden. I completely loved the Hamlet tour where you are guided around (and up and down) the castle by "Horatio" who retells you the story of Hamlet but "on location" in the various places. It was really neat to imagine the play in a new way with new backdrops to anything you might have seen before. Absolutely worth the money and a TOTAL blast! Once you've taken the Shakespeare tour, grab the other tour to go through the castle and hear more about the history, the taxes that the kings put across the 3 mile stretch of water between Denmark and Sweden, and about the ridiculous materials used to make Kronborg. It's beautiful, and has a lot of fascinating information to learn. Worth the trip! read more

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I visited Kronborg as a day trip from Copenhagen. It was an easy 45min or so metro ride, then a quick walk to the castle. You can see the castle in the close distance when you get off the platform so it's easy to get to. You pass the Maritime Museum on your way there (both included in the CPH Pass). I really liked the castle. Climbing your way up to the top of the cannon is a little tough but the views are amazing and the climb keeps a lot of people away so I was up alone for a few minutes. I went to Kronborg in July so Hamlet Live was being performed all over the castle- that was funny and somewhat interactive. Cool for Hamlet fans. read more

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The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune...ah, who hasn't quoted Shakespeare in his review of this Hamlet-inspiring castle? Worth the cheap and fast train ride up from Copenhagen to this otherwise sleepy town by the sea - especially if you can swing the time to hop across to Malmo, Sweden! The day we visited the castle there was a live performance of Hamlet going on and the ticket price included this "deal" as obligatory. That had us a bit sad because we hate the theater. Just kidding, we don't actually hate the theater BUT we do hate feeling pressure to stop in a crowd to watch players shouting at random groups of people with cameras and iPhones doing selfies and generally not giving a sh&t about the performance. We also hate being "part of the show" and talked to or grabbed in some passionate soliloquy or call and response situation. Full disclosure: we got there on the first train ahead of open, anticipated the annoyance and hightailed it around the entire castle practically people-free keeping one step ahead of the players and the tourist swarm. read more

What a magnificent palace! A twenty minute walk from the station, and quite worth it. You can walk all the way around the palace and right up to the water without a ticket. The ticket price takes you inside the palace, where you'll see scenes from Hamlet performed in various areas, and you have the option of a guided tour. Copenhagen Card is accepted as well! I do wish more of the items once inside the place were still there, but obviously that cannot be helped. On your way out as your reward for having done so much walking, stop for some ice cream at the little shop just outside the exterior. It's some good stuff. read more

Kronborg Slot is not the best castle we have ever visited, but I still really liked the place. Many folks call it Hamlets Castle. I believe it served as inspiration for Shakespeare's Hamlet. So if you are a Shakespeare fan, then you should visit Kronborg. Actually, everyone should visit here once. It is located in the quiet town of Helsingor close to Sweden. About a 45 minute relaxing train ride from central Copenhagen. When you walk out of Helsingor station, it is about a 15 minute walk along the beautiful water side. The outside of Kronborg Slot is so very impressive!! It looks like a castle from a fairy tale. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! While we were there, a few folks were dressed as characters from Hamlet. It was part of the festivities of the Annual Shakespeare Festival at Hamlet's Castle. Inside the various rooms at Kronborg Castle, things were less impressive. No "Wow" factor. I thought the castle would be more elaborate, elegant, and grand. Instead it was simply okay inside. Maybe if we had taken one of their guided tours, it would have been nicer. Still a memorable experience that my wife and I both enjoyed. Highly recommend dropping by Kronborg Castle when you are in Denmark! read more

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Wanting to ensure we arrived in time for the English tour, my sister and I checked the website before our visit to confirm the time. We arrived with plenty of time before the tour was to begin, only to discover, too late, that the tour had already started, half an hour before the posted time! We asked why the time had changed and were told that they change the tour times in April. That's fine, but it was April 3, and we pointed out that the website had not been updated with the new times. We were incredibly unimpressed and pissed off--not wanting to waste time, as we had other things we wanted to do that day, we had specifically timed our arrival at the castle to catch the English tour, but now we were in the very situation we had tried to avoid--having to wait for quite some time for the next tour. Because we now had nearly hour until the casemates tour at 12:30pm, we decided to grab some lunch. We went into a small cafe on the castle grounds, and it was a very strange, almost uncomfortable, experience. We entered the cafe, and at first we weren't sure if it was even open--no one appeared to be in there, and we exited and then entered again, and finally, after 5 to 10 minutes, a woman came out of what I presume to be the kitchen. The woman was quite odd and despite being able to speak and understand English, she was having difficulty answering simple questions such as, "What kind of meat is in the soup?" We both ordered the soups on offer (I ordered the potato soup, as she couldn't give me a definite answer about the kind of meat in the other soup), and while the soup was good, it took well over 20 minutes for her to serve the soup. We were the only customers in the cafe, and perhaps the long wait was because they had just opened and didn't have the soup heated up, I don't know, but it was a ridiculously long wait for soup. The wait was so long that despite having more than enough time for a quick lunch, we didn't have enough time to finish our meal, and we were nearly late for the casemates tour! The tour guide hosting the casemates tour was absolutely terrible, and we couldn't understand a word he was saying because he was such a mumbly mush mouth, and sounded like a recovering stroke victim. So after wasting our time waiting an hour for this tour we left after five minutes, and decided to skip the castle tour, which is the tour we had originally come for. I would have given the castle four or five stars, but the lying website and terrible tour guide really soured the experience. (If the castle grounds weren't so beautiful, I would actually give this review two stars!) I do recommend visiting the castle, but don't trust the website for tour times, and don't waste your time going on the tour. read more

It's awesome that you can visit a very well-kept castle from 500 years ago. If you can spare some extra time while you're in Copenhagen, you should come up here. One warning though, the city of Helsingor is not exciting, so don't plan on staying for anything fun. When we were there, the inside of the castle was closed. It looks interesting from the pictures. we walked around the park and the interior courtyard all the way out to the Sea. The rock beach on seaside has a stellar view of Helsingborg that you'll share with dozens of people fishing in the cold water. read more

Kronborg Slot - Part of the castle seen from the sea - Museums Near Me - Helsingør, 85

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Overall a standard castle, nothing especially spectacular as far the interior is concerned. Be prepared for a long bus ride from Copenhagen to get to the castle if taking a coach tour. The castle grounds are loved by the local and you will see lots of families having picnics in the summer. Tip: be prepared to climb lots of stairs. read more

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This is palace that was the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet. My favorite part is the moat around it, the drawbridge and the pitch-black dungeon; where I would have likely been placed at the time, with the kind of ideas that I have, LOL. To visit or not to visit? The answer to the question is yes. 5 stars. read more

Kronborg Slot - To be or not to be... - Museums Near Me - Helsingør, 85

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The main problem with Kronberg is that I also went to a variety of other palaces and castles during my stay in Denmark. Once you take those into account, Kronberg doesn't compare once you get inside. Outside its magnificent - the grounds, the setting. We were lucky enough to visit on a warm day and so we saw it pretty much as the best it could be. But once inside we wanted to hear all about the real Hamlet. So naturally he didn't get a mention on any of the signs describing the rooms. But there were plenty of random Shakespeare related goods for sale as you exited via the gift shop (although some were labelled as Tudor gifts). All Kronberg had to do in order to be better was to throw some random Hamlet mentions in - after all, that was the whole point of coming up from Copenhagen. read more

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The majestic setting coupled with a visit on a warm sunny day pushed this review from 4 stars to 5. Keep in mind with this review that I did not visit Frederiksborg castle. Only had time for one day trip outside the city and a choice had to be made. You could make this a 1/2 day trip if you start early in the day, however I'd suggest allocating nearly 3/4 of a day (particularly if you roam into town after the castle). It's about a 45 minute train ride from Copenhagen's central station. When you exit the train station in Helsingør, the castle is off to the right and you can't miss it. Probably a five munutes walk from the castle. The castle was built right on the water overlooking the strait separating Denmark and Sweden. Roaming the grounds of the castle is free, however there is a paid admission to get inside the castle. There are beautiful tapestries on display, a grand ballroom, and dank casemates. Have your cell phone flashlight handy in the basement. It gets pretty dark down there and you'll wonder how anyone could live in such dark conditions. A couple of things: *There is free wi-fi at the castle. *Download a QR code reader if you don't have one already. Once inside, scan the codes on your phone and it serves as a high tech audio guide full of information *Castle is open on Mondays when many attractions are closed in Copenhagen *Give yourself some time on the way back to the train station to take a detour through town. There is a main pedestrian street which is littered with shops and cafes. A worthwhile detour. read more

Kronborg Slot - Walk behind the castle along the beach. Great views and opportunity to enjoy the beautiful weather (if you get it). - Museums Near Me - Helsingør, 85

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This was my favorite attraction that I visited with my Copenhagen card. It helped that the weather was amazing and that I arrived early in the day so as to avoid many crowds. I took the train so that I would arrive before the castle actually opened at 11. I enjoyed the ships in the harbor on the walk from the train station, and marveled at the look of the castle on the walk. I was pleased to see that so much of the area could actually be visited without admission to the castle and that many were enjoyed the sunshine to walk in the park or fish in the sound. I showed my card at the ticket office to get my pass. In the ticket office, they've also got guidebooks for purchase in many languages and a posted schedule of the tours (in which languages) for the day. When I inquired about the tours, they advised me to go to the castle gift shop once inside. At the entrance to the castle are a couple of employees checking your receipt of your ticket. I walked inside and immediately headed to the gift shop to check on the tours. I got my bracelet for the tour with the Mistress of the Robes and instructions for when and where the other tours would be starting. Then the woman in the gift shop advised to climb the tower, as that's not part of any tour. So I did. The staircase isn't too narrow or steep for a stone spiral staircase from the 1500s, and it was early enough in the day that I had the space practically to myself. The view of the sound and the harbor are amazing, definitely worth the climb. At 11:30, we met the Mistress of the Robes in the courtyard. Dressed in attire from 1528 and acting as Beate Bille who managed the movement and preparation of the castle for the royal court, our tour guide gave us the history of the building and information about what life would've been like at the time. The building isn't as lavishly decorated as what many people expect when they hear "castle" but Beate explained that the furniture moved with the court, and that guests had to provide their own furniture. Furthermore, there is less in the artwork and ornamentation of the building, as most walls were hung with ornate tapestries, so there was no need for the rooms to be elegant in and of themselves. The tour walked us through the rooms that can be viewed on your own, many of which have plaques in Danish and English explaining the items in the room, history, and life in the times. The most lavish room is probably the chapel, where the tour ends. After my tour, I walked out to the picnic area to enjoy a snack. They have picnic tables and a trash can up the embankment behind the ticket building. I showed my receipt to enter again and headed for the entrance to the casements where the tour was beginning. They have a vending machine with torches (flashlights) if you want to explore the casements, but there are no informative signs or plaques, just arrows that point the way. I appreciated getting the tour (from the same woman who'd given the tour as Beate) since she provided the information about Holger/Ogier Danske, the lives of the soldiers who were stationed in the casements, and the prison that would've been there. All in all, a wonderful experience! read more

Kronborg Castle, a must see for Danish and tourists. A huge castle, where Shakespeare's Hamlet has been played many times by all the biggies like Lawrence Olivier, Michael Cane etc. It has the biggest courtyard you've ever seen and for real the biggest ballroom in northern Europe. The tour inside the castle can be done solo or guided, I always go solo. The route speaks for itself although later we later noticed that we had missed an important piece. Hmm. In the vast amount of vast rooms there's an enormous quantity of huge tapestries on the walls. Really impressive. You can walk around the castle that was an important strategic point in warfare and commerce in the old days. The batteries of canons speak of a violent past. Many ships must have been sunken out there in the Sont. It's a fantastic walk, along the walls with the sound of the waves, the gulls and the fishing boats. Very nicely assorted museum shop with insane prices again btw. A small knitted elf or gnome for €30,- wowzers. Very friendly staff and supposts in the castle. 3 stars iso 4 because overall the experience was a bit tame. After the many castles that I visited in Scotland and Wales this one didn't give me that much of a historic feeling. Probably because this whole castle is restored into the original state about 90 years ago, which makes it look newly old, if you get my drift. And why showing me an empty kitchen of the castle? If you stay in Kopenhagen this is a very good visit combined with the Louisiana museum in Humlebæk. The same train brings you to both. And both are included in the Kopenhagen Card! As well as the train. read more

We had a great time touring the castle. The grounds and views are alone worth the trip. We had the Copenhagen Card, which gave us free admission. My favorite part was the casemates, basically the basement of the castle. Our kids were extremely scared, which made the experience pretty funny for us. Make sure you tour this part! read more

Nice day trip from Copenhagen. If you hit the trains properly, it only takes about 45 minutes to get up there from the center of the city. The Castle itself is a 10 ish minute walk from the train station, but is well marked. Along the way, we saw some fun public art as we walked along the water. The castle opened at 11 am and the English tour was at 11:30, so we went through a bit on our own. Unfortunately, there aren't any signs in English (or at all really), so you have to use your imagination if your phones don't work in Denmark (which ours did not). The tour took about 30 minutes and was decent. The guide was enthusiastic, had a few issues of doing translations in her head. There are a lot of pretty pieces of art work, cannons, and the church is beautiful (still active). The basement was super cool. Nice flashlight art in there if you looked closely (bring one, they sell some in a vending machine if you don't have one). Totally echoy down there, so try to avoid it when a school group is in there too. We scared the crap out of one group, which was amusing. Not a lot of food options, they had already sold out of most of their lunch options by the time we were out of the castle at 1/1:30. So plan maybe to have just a snack and then eat back in the city. Definitely worth a visit! read more

We got to visit Kronborg Castle during a day long castle tour during our trip in Copenhagen. A castle tour has always been on my bucket list so I was very excited to visit. This was one of two castles we were able to go inside of and it did not disappoint. It is truly majestic. Our tour guide did a very good job of walking us around and giving us the background of the castle and its former inhabitants. My favorite highlights included visiting the chapel, walking through the ballroom, and just standing in the courtyard imagining what life must have been like for those who entered Kronborg 500 years ago. read more

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Pretty awesome castle in northern Denmark. Definitely worth the visit if you're in Copenhagen as it's only a short hour train ride north. The castle is within easy walking distance of the train station and close to the gågade. It only takes about 1-1.5 hours to explore the whole castle. read more

Highly highly recommended. If you love castles this is a place to go. Make sure to take advantage of The Copehagen Card (free admissions to all the castles, metro, trains). Loved every place of this palace and especially loved the dungeons (sorry no dragons). Take advantage of the 30 mins guided tour as well. You come out having bit more knowledge than the rest of those that walk on their own! If you're a fan of Shakespeare and Hamlet, this is a castle to go to. read more

Yes I was sucked into the historic significance of this place and it's status as a medieval castle. When you've seen Fredriksborg Palace nothing else in the area compares. However to be on the edge of Sweden facing out into the sea, you can imagine the things that happened back in the day. I took a tour around the site but didnt go in as I was here after closing. Though it was closed, some of the groundskeeper left some of the doors on the north east side open and I suck in making like I was a lost tourist to see some of the things you'd not see :) strangely, no one came to yell or shoo me away. So I got a glimpse of some of the inner workings you'd only have if you worked there. The best part of the trip however happened right outside of the bridge. I encountered a man named Lund. He grew up in Jutland and then moved to Helsingor to become a sailor. He'd done it for 45 years until he retired. As I was celebrating my my birthday that very day, he was turning 90 shortly after. He'd been sailing longer than I'd been alive. We talked architecture, art, food, history, politics you name it. Im always impressed with the Danish fluency of English compared to many of the other EU countries and also the level of education. Our talk made my trip to Helsingor that much more interesting. So if you ever head up to an historic place like Kronborg, talk to a local that can recite you some of their own history around the place. It's local knowledge you wont find in a web search. read more

My favorite of the castles that we saw in Denmark. This castle is included in the Copenhagen Card. The castle really towers over the small town and commands a great view over the area, into Sweden. I believe that there are different levels of paid admission if you only wanted to see the main rooms, or you can pay more to see the underground, the chapel, etc. The card covers everything though, and the castle is kept up very well. Lots of rooms to discover and viewpoints to take in. Keep in mind that you will need light for the underground catacombs level where the Holger statue is. I just used my phone but they sold flashlights there. read more

A great way for a Shakespeare enthusiast to spend a cold winters afternoon! We went took a trip to Helsingør on a whim with no particular plans. We discovered the castle (Kronberg Castle), which was the inspiration for Shakespeare's Hamlet. We took the guided Hamlet tour, which did not disappoint! We enjoyed the day so much, and plan to visit again when the weather isn't quite so chilly :-) read more

Absolutely spectacular place. There's a lot of cool history here, plus you can see another country (!which, to this American, is strange and exotic). I won't belabor all the history about the castle, its position, etc, but I will say that the museum is well worth the admission. For 75 kroner you're allowed to tour the entire museum, including cathedral and the castle's magazines where Holger Danske sleeps. The museum is very well done - nice clear labels with lots of information for everything, including some magnificent paintings and tapestries, both indicating important moments in Danish history as well as some more allegorical paintings. The ballroom in particular is truly awe inspiring. This was also the first museum (maybe I need to go to more) where they just told you to connect your cell phone to a local WiFi access point to download the audio guided tour - two or three minute snippets for the more important rooms with great information. But the real win here was the Hamlet tour. For another 25 kroner I caught the 45 minute guided tour, which is delivered (at least in my case) by a very enthusiastic Horatio. The tour takes you through the castle, to places where you otherwise cannot go, and includes both an outstanding recap of Hamlet, with each scene recounted at the spot in the castle where it occurred in play, as well as more information about the castle and its association with Shakespeare. If every synopsis of a piece of literature was as engaging as this tour, more people would be better read, that's for sure. It's only the first real day of my vacation, but I'm not sure if I'll spend a better $5 for the rest of the trip. I'd give the museum four stars, but the tour gets it five. It's definitely something I'll remember fondly. read more