a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

4.5 (19 reviews) 5 h 6 min Free cancellation Private tour

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A guided visit tour at Frederiksborg Castle - the National Museum of History Denmark — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Frederiksborg Castle view from the gardens — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

we will pick you up at your hotel location with our vehicle according to the group size; we will travel 45km to the north of the island of Zealand to discover the spectacular Frederiksborg Castle, a former royal residence and now part of the national history museum. There, you will visit the amazing chapel, more than 1000 years of Danish history, and the grand hall. we continue in the north for a photo stop at the Queen's summer palace, the Fredensborg Castle. Finally, you will arrive at Helsingor, where the Kronborg Castle is located, better known as Hamlet Castle, for a panoramic view at the narrow point between Denmark and Sweden's landmarks, you can see the beautiful Baltic Sea in between both sides, and if time allows us we can also have a quick view of the little town of Helsinore and grab a bite before head back to Copenhagen to end our journey.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 6 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Scandinavian Guides

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–9 years) · Youth (10–11 years) · Adults (12–69 years) · Seniors (70–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local guide (English / Spanish)
Included: Headphone audio device

Not included

Not included: Snacks
Not included: tips and gratitude
Not included: castle entrance

Itinerary

Frederiksborg Castle

1 h 30 min Admission not included

On this tour you will travel 45 kilometres north to the town of Hillerod to enjoy a guided visit to the imposing Frederiksborg Castle, the largest renaissance castle in northern Europe and now part of the Danish National History Museum. The castle dates back from the 17th century and it was built as a hunting lodge surrounded by a lake and royal gardens. Important events such coronations, weddings, international treaties have taken place here.

Then you will travel further north for a photo stop at Fredensborg Palace, the royal family’s summer residence, before arriving at Kronborg Castle, guarding the entrance to the Baltic Sea for over six hundred years. From this point the Danish king controlled the trade into the Baltic, generating revenue for the crown. This is also the place William Shakespeare choose for the tragedy of Hamlet, therefore it is best known as Hamlet’s Castle
Fredensborg

15 min

Fredensborg Palace is a palace located on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum in Fredensborg on the island of Zealand in Denmark. It is the Danish Royal Family’s spring and autumn residence, and is often the site of important state visits and events in the Royal Family

we will stop passing by on our way to Helsinore to take a nice photo of the royal guard in action and the beautiful castle and nature
Helsingoer

30 min

Helsingør, also known as Elsinore, is a port city in eastern Zealand island in Denmark. Overlooking the Øresund strait, the 15th-century Kronborg Castle provided the setting for Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Nearby, the M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark illustrates 600 years of Danish seafaring history. The glass-walled Culture Yard in the old shipyard organizes cultural events. On the pier is “Han,” a polished steel sculpture of a man
Kronborg Slot

30 min Admission not included

Kronborg is a castle and stronghold in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. Immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe and has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

At Starbucks coffee shop at Copenhagen central train station

End point

At Starbucks coffee shop at Copenhagen central train station

Pickup points

Starbucks coffee shop at Copenhagen central train station

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
minimum participants is required to provide the tour

Options

a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

Duration: 6 hours

bus tour

Pickup included
A day at North Zealand Castle

Duration: 5 hours

North Zealand : the countryside out north of Copenhagen

bus tour : Depending on the size of the group, we will use the vehicle accordingly

Pickup included