Explore Frederiksborg Castle, exhibitions and gardensThe museum is open every day of the year – including Mondays – and also during Christmas and New Year.Castle Discover Christian IV’s magnificent Frederiksborg Castle, dating back to the 1600s. This impressive Renaissance castle unfolds the story of a king with power and ambition. You’ll be greeted by the stunning Neptune fountain in the outer courtyard and the elegant Marble Gallery in the King’s Wing. Step inside and let yourself be captivated by the splendid decorations and atmosphere of rooms like the Great Hall, the Audience Chamber, and the Hall of Angels.ExhibitionsToday, Frederiksborg Castle is home to the Museum of National History and the National Portrait Gallery. In addition to its vast permanent collection, the museum presents changing special exhibitions. Chapel Royal weddings and the anointing of absolute kings — the Chapel at Frederiksborg bears witness to Denmark's history. It also serves as the Chapel of the Royal Danish Orders of Chivalry. The walls are lined with coats of arms belonging to Knights of the Order of the Elephant and Grand Cross Knights of the Order of Dannebrog. The lavish chapel also functions as a parish church and is included in your museum visit.Curious children Frederiksborg is brimming with quirky details and stories for inquisitive minds of all ages. During Danish school holidays, there are extra activities for children are on offer.Dine at the restaurant "Rabarbergaarden Slottet" Don’t miss the museum’s highly acclaimed farm-to-table restaurant, Rabarbergaarden Slottet (meaning the Rhubarb farm at the castle), where local ingredients from Royal North Zealand are transformed into unique gastronomic experiences.Castle Gardens Frederiksborg is situated on three islands in the Castle Lake, surrounded by two grand garden designs: the Baroque Garden from the 1720s, characterized by its neat lines, shaped trees, and royal monograms, and the romantic landscape garden featuring free-growing woods, winding streams, and the idyllic Bathhouse Castle from the 1580s. The Little Ferry sails across the Castle Lake all summer long.Visit Frederiksborg Castle is in Hillerød, about a 35-minute train ride via the S-train line A from Copenhagen. It takes about 15 minutes to walk from Hillerød Station to the castle. You can walk along the Castle Lake or through the city's pedestrian streets with cafes and shops. Special Exhibitions: Tapestries - The Tapestries of Frederiksborg, 26/03 2026 - 06/09 2026The Great Hall at Frederiksborg Castle is adorned with enormous tapestries, and these monumental woven artworks carry an extraordinary story. From around 1900 and for the following 28 years, the tapestries were recreated by some of Denmark’s most visionary female entrepreneurs, led by Kristiane Konstantin-Hansen.    

Once home to kings and queens, Christiansborg Palace now houses the Royal Receptions Rooms, the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of State. You can visit the royal rooms and walk in the footsteps of royalty. The Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen are used by the King for official occasions. Walk though gilded rooms and decorated salons, some of which are still used by the Royal Family for various functions and events. The Royal Reception Rooms include The Tower Room and The Oval Throne Room where foreign ambassadors to Denmark are received by the King. The lavish Throne Room gives access to the balcony where the Danish monarchs are proclaimed, with twin thrones to admire. The Great Hall is the most imposing room in the palace. This is where you will find the Queen's tapestries.The Danish business community marked the occasion of Queen Margrethe's 50th birthday in 1990 by ordering a gift of 17 tapestries. Bjørn Nørgaard painted the full-size sketches upon which the tapestries were woven. The tapestry series depicts 1000 years of Danish history.The Prime Minister of Denmark also use The Royal Reception Rooms in connection with state visits by foreign state leaders. The Great Hall is used for official dinners.If you hold a ticket to the Royal Reception Rooms, you are entitled to a free guided tour of the premises. Other experiences at Christiansborg Palace include a spooky tour of the ruins discovered underneath the palace, which include a wall dating to the Middle Ages, and a trip round the castle's former kitchens, complete with sounds and models. The Reception Rooms are richly adorned with furniture and works of art rescued from the two previous palaces, as well as decorations by some of the best Danish artists, such as Nikolaj Abraham Abildgaard, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg and Bjørn Nørgaard. Admission during opening hours, provided that the royal family is not using the premises for official occasions.

Historical Experiences for the Whole Family at Kronborg Castle At Kronborg Castle, the entire family can meet Holger Danske, experience fascinating history, participate in lively guided tours with the skilled castle hosts, view changing exhibitions, and immerse yourselfes in engaging historical quests during all school holidays. During your visit to Kronborg Castle, you can explore the castle with the knowledgeable castle hosts, who vividly share information about all the things you didn’t know you wanted to know. Dive into Kronborg’s significance for the Danes in the exhibition “Forever and Always Kronborg,” featuring a brand-new painting by Thomas Kluge. In school holidays, they offer immersive historical quests for the whole family. For over 500 years, Kronborg Castle has stood in a strategically important location where the Øresund Strait is the narrowest, allowing control over the entrance to the Baltic Sea. It’s here that King Christian IV ran around the castle’s stairs as a child and through its magnificent halls. And it’s here that Holger Danske sleeps in the casemates, ready to awaken when Denmark is in need. Today, Kronborg Castle is open to the public and is part of the National Museum of Denmark. You can explore the old Renaissance castle, where there are clear traces of its inhabitants, including old inscriptions of names on the walls. In the Dance Hall, you’ll quickly sense the castle’s grandeur during its heyday. The king’s parties were so extravagant that Kronborg Castle was once known as Europe’s wildest nightclub. Allegedly, these parties inspired the renowned playwrighter William Shakespeare to set his famous drama “Hamlet” right here. In 2000, Kronborg Castle was also designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Complete your visit to Amalienborg Palace square – step inside Amalienborg and experience royal life past and present. The Amalienborg Museum presents the private interiors of the most recent kings and queens and a treasury with world class jewellery. Opening Hours: Plan your visit - The Amalienborg Museum (kongernessamling.dk) The scope of the museum stretches back 150 years to Christian IX and Queen Louise, who were known as "the in-laws of Europe" because four of their children ascended to the thrones of England, Greece, Russia and Denmark respectively. As in a journey through time the rooms of the royal couple and their descendants stand intact. Each reflects the modern taste of its period and the personalities of the kings and queens, whether it is in military, Victorian, or knightly style.One of the world’s most important collections of Russian jewellery can be enjoyed in the so-called Fabergé chamber. The collection came to Denmark mainly via empress Dagmar (Maria Fedodorovna), daughter of Christian IX and queen Louise.  On most days, there is admittance to the Gala Hall and the other magnificent rooms on the piano nobile. The royal reception rooms are still used by the royal family. Check opening hours of the piano nobile at amalienborg.dk.