Kronborg Castle
Kronborg Slot
The castle that inspired Elsinore in Shakespeare's Hamlet, a UNESCO-listed Renaissance fortress guarding the Øresund strait.
Kronborg stands on the headland at Helsingør, separated from Helsingborg in Sweden by a strait only 4 km wide. Historically it grew wealthy by levying tolls on passing ships, and it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000. Visitors can tour the royal bedchambers, the grand ballroom, and the dim underground casemates, where a statue of the sleeping Danish hero Holger awaits. In summer, actors often perform scenes from Hamlet for visitors. Admission is about DKK 145 to 195. From Copenhagen, take the coastal train about 45 minutes to Helsingør. It can be combined with the Louisiana Museum for a day trip.
Opening hours
10:00–17:00 (shorter in winter; may close Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
- Bakken & Jægersborg Dyrehave
- North Zealand Coast (Gilleleje)
- Grundtvig's Church
- Frederiksborg Castle
- Reffen Street Food Market
- The Little Mermaid
- Kastellet