Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket

Frederiksborg Castle and Museum near Copenhagen

Frederiksborg Castle, located 35 minutes north of Copenhagen, suits visitors interested in Renaissance architecture, Danish history, and art collections.

Description

Frederiksborg Castle is a Renaissance castle built in the early 17th century by King Christian IV. The castle sits in the middle of Castle Lake, surrounded by a Baroque Garden and a romantic landscaped garden. The site offers cultural experiences, garden walks, and summer boat trips with The Small Ferry.

The castle houses the Museum of National History and the Danish National Portrait Gallery. It features hundreds of portraits and history paintings depicting key figures and events in Denmark’s past. The portrait collection is the largest in Denmark and continues to grow.

The Baroque Garden, dating from the 1720s, features symmetry, sculpted trees, and royal monograms of Frederik IV. This contrasts with the nearby romantic landscape garden, including winding streams, forests, Frederik II’s Bath House Castle (built in 1580), and Countess Danner’s Norwegian-inspired cabin on an island in one of the lakes.

The museum restaurant, Rabarbergaarden Slottet, in the former stable building, emphasizes sustainable, local, and organic ingredients in its farm-to-table kitchen. It is located within the largest Renaissance complex in the Nordics.

Your entry ticket includes access to the castle, museum, exhibitions, Baroque Garden, and a free digital audio guide via a mobile app. The app also allows scanning artwork for additional information.

Highlights

• Visit the largest Renaissance complex in the Nordics, known as the Danish Versailles
• Explore the Chapel, Audience House, and the Great Hall
• Discover 500 years of Danish history and art through the museum’s collections
• Enjoy a sustainable gastronomic experience at the museum restaurant
• Relax in the castle’s gardens and surrounding nature

Includes

• Frederiksborg Castle entry ticket
• Access to the castle, museum, and all exhibitions
• Access to the Baroque Garden
• Free digital audio guide via a mobile app

Excludes

• Guided tours
• The Little Ferry ride (available for an additional fee)
• Food and drinks (available to purchase at the museum restaurant)

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Booking Tips

Visit during spring to early autumn for garden walks and ferry trips. Download the audio guide app before arrival and bring comfortable shoes for exploring the castle and gardens.