Kronborg Castle

Kronborg is a functional castle that was actively used by the military until 1992. The castle has seen war and invasions that have left their mark. What you see now is not a beautifully decorated and lavish interior, but a functional one that tells the story of how Kronborg has been in constant use since the 1400s. From Kronborg, you can easily see across the Sound to Sweden, which it was built to guard.

Made to show Denmark’s wealth, with a copper roof spanning the entire castle and all walls covered in expensive sandstone, Kronborg shone like a beacon at the entrance to the Sound. Now the copper roof is beautifully patinated, and the walls tell the story of the brittle sandstones erosion through the ages. You will be awestruck by the beauty as guests were over 200 years ago. Inside Kronborg, sparsely decorated rooms provide insight into how life was really lived. There are also traces of decadence, like the rare and imported Chinese porcelain that adorns the castle.

Down in the casemates, you can either guide yourself by the sparse candlelight or bring a torch as you carefully make your way across the uneven ground, where the kings’ soldiers lived and where the dungeons were. The dark underground experience under the castle gives a unique and different view of how life was for the soldiers and prisoners at Kronborg, providing a markedly different castle experience from anywhere else.