Frederiksborg Castle
Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød is one of the most famous castles in Denmark, as it is situated on three islands surrounded by a lake and a beautiful baroque garden. It is the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia and showcases impressive architecture and craftsmanship. Visit Christian IV’s unique Renaissance castle from the early 17th century and experience the pomp and splendour up close. The castle is home to the Museum of Natural History, so the is much to explore.
Fredensborg Palace
Fredensborg Palace near Esrum Lake in North Sealand is a 18 century baroque palace. The palace is often used for important events in the royal family, such as weddings and birthday parties but heads of state are also received here. As a long-held tradition, visiting state leaders inscribe their names on one of the window panes of the palace using a diamond pen.
You can go on a guided tour of parts of the palace and visit the Private Garden and the Orangery during some summer holidays.
The Hermitage Hunting Lodge
The Hermitage is Christian VI’s hunting lodge, and it is located in a beautiful UNESCO landscape. The king’s dramatic par force hunts were known wide and far, and thus was the built-in lift table that rose from beneath the floor when the king and his guests wanted to enjoy a private dinner. Unfortunately, the table was discarded in 1759 but the rest of the castle stands as it did in the 1730s. Read more here.
