Frederiksborg Castle
Frederiksborg Slot
The largest Renaissance castle in Northern Europe, set on islands in a lake, housing the Museum of National History of Denmark.
Built in the early 17th century under Christian IV, the castle's red-brick and sandstone façade is mirrored in the lake around it, making it Denmark's most photogenic castle. Inside is the Museum of National History. The Knights' Hall and the Coronation Chapel are dazzling with gold, and the collection includes many royal portraits. The Baroque garden behind the castle is free to enter. Admission to the castle is about DKK 100. Opening hours are 10:00 to 17:00 in summer and 11:00 to 15:00 in winter. From Copenhagen Central Station, take the S-tog A line to Hillerød, about 40 minutes, then walk about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (11:00–15:00 in winter)
Nearby sights
- North Zealand Coast (Gilleleje)
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
- Bakken & Jægersborg Dyrehave
- Grundtvig's Church
- Kronborg Castle
- Home of Carlsberg
- Viking Ship Museum, Roskilde
- Roskilde Cathedral