The Frederiksborg Castle was the centre of the par force hunt with the hunting rides of Gribskov Forest and the Great Deer Park starting from the castle.

Frederiksborg Castle

In Hillerød, experience the Renaissance Frederiksborg Castle, constructed by the Danish King Christian IV. The castle has housed the Museum of National History since 1878, when it was established by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the founder of the world-famous Carlsberg Breweries.

Richly decorated and inlaid with ebony, ivory, silver, and gold, the castle's church is where the absolutist monarchs were anointed. – © Mikkel Grønlund / The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle

The Great Hall, completely destroyed by fire in 1859, was quickly restored thanks to architectural paintings, sketches, and remnants of the Hall. – © Mew / The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle

A true work of art, when you visit the Frederiksborg Castle, which was opened in the 17th century, you'll find beautifully decorated rooms with portraits, history paintings, furniture, and decorative art that invite you on a journey through Danish history and culture from the late Middle Ages to the present. The historical interiors and the rooms give an impression of the changing styles and epochs.

The Frederiksborg Castle was the seat of the absolute monarch at the end of the 17th century. Pictured: the Audience Chamber. – © Photograph by Kira Ursem / The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle

Outside, visitors will find the meticulously maintained Baroque Castle Garden, which consists of three main terraces with cascading fountains and small ponds supplied by two large reservoirs above the Baroque garden.

The Frederiksborg Castle Baroque garden was recreated from plans from Frederik V’s rule. – © Photograph by Charlotte Dahl / The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Castle

The strict Baroque Garden was restored in 1996 from plans made in 1725. It consists of beautiful, symmetric box hedges and trimmed trees on all levels. The lower level is dominated by four royal monograms set in box hedges. The newest is the Queen's monogram.

Visit

Frederiksborg Castle

Hours

Located only 30 minutes by car or train from Copenhagen in the city of Hillerød, the castle and museum are open to the public all year round.

The museum is open Monday to Sunday:

April 1 - October 31: 10:00 - 17:00
**November 1 - March 31: **11:00 - 15:00

Pricing

Adults: 75 DKK, Children (ages 6 to 15): 20 DKK
Students and Senior citizens (65+): 60 DKK
Family ticket (2 adults and 3 children): 150 DKK
Groups min. 10 people (pr. person): 60 DKK