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Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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About this activity

Explore Denmark's most spectacular Renaissance castle on this self-guided audio tour around Frederiksborg's courtyards and baroque gardens. Built by ambitious King Christian IV in the 1620s as a pleasure palace, you'll hear stories of Swedish raiders, stuffed horses, and beer-funded reconstructions that bring its dramatic past to life. Wander from the medieval castle bridge through baroque gardens inspired by Versailles with annual replanting of 12,000 tulips in intricate geometric patterns, cross the unusual S-shaped bridge with its horse legend, and discover Neptune fountain where Christian IV depicted himself as the Greek god. This 30-minute walking tour ends beside peaceful Slotssøen lake.

Please note this is a tour of the Frederiksborg castle which is free to enter, and not a ticket to the castle museum.

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At a glance

Duration: 30 min – one hour
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Frederiksborg Castle

Passing by

Explore Denmark's most spectacular Renaissance castle, built by the ambitious King Christian IV in the 1620s as a royal retreat. Explore the multiple architectural layers that tell the story of Danish royal history through centuries of reconstruction and renovation.
Stop 2

Passing by

Discover the ornate Neptune fountain where King Christian IV boldly depicted himself as the powerful Greek sea god. Explore this artistic masterpiece and learn how Swedish soldiers once stole it during Denmark's turbulent conflicts with its neighbor.
Stop 3

Passing by

Visit the stunning Renaissance church with its soaring architecture and ornate interior decorations. Marvel at the original organ, one of the few precious structures that survived the devastating fire of 1859.
Frederiksborg slotshave

Passing by

Wander through the historic gardens where medicinal herbs once grew to serve the royal household. Explore this living museum where butterbur plants, descendants of 17th-century herbs, continue to flourish today.
Stop 5

Passing by

Stroll beside the serene Slotssøen lake, where peaceful waters reflect the castle's magnificent silhouette. Walk along the shoreline and enjoy the tranquil conclusion to your historical journey.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts just outside Frederiksborg Castle, right in front of the main entrance and across the moat. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This tour ends at the Fredriksborg Castle Garden exit.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Stroller access is limited - While some areas may be accessible, the uphill garden sections and terraces would make this challenging for strollers.