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Frederiksborg Castle

Castles & palaces ·Hillerød ·Closed
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Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød: Scandinavia's largest Renaissance residence, on three islets in the castle lake.

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What's on here

Iskold jul på Frederiksborg Iskold jul på Frederiksborg 31 Oct – 3 Jan 2027 Fantastiske Frederiksborg: Oplev museets lofter Fantastiske Frederiksborg: Oplev museets lofter 7 Nov – 8 NovFree Udforsk: Moderne Middelalder med Lejla Mrgan Udforsk: Moderne Middelalder med Lejla Mrgan Sunday, 12:30 Papirklip: Papercut Papirklip: Papercut Tuesday, 16:30 Papirkunst – papirfold Papirkunst – papirfold Tuesday, 16:30 Michella Bredahl – Rooms We Made Safe Michella Bredahl – Rooms We Made Safe 4 Feb 2027 – 29 Aug 2027 Moderne middelalder – Agnes og Harald Slott-Møller Moderne middelalder – Agnes og Harald Slott-Møller Until 21 Feb 2027

Why go

  • The Neptune fountain by Adrien de Vries, the castle's sculptural masterpiece; its Neptune stands for the Danish king.
  • The Compenius organ of 1610 in the castle chapel, the oldest organ in Denmark, with 1,001 wooden pipes.
  • The copy of the oldest Danish flag, from 1427, in the Valdemar Room.
  • The Audience Chamber, the oldest preserved Baroque room in Denmark.
  • The Danish National Portrait Gallery, which holds the largest portrait collection in Denmark.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 17:00
Tuesday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 17:00
Friday10:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 17:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

Know before you go

  • Open every day from 10:00 to 17:00.
  • Tickets are sold online through the castle's own website.
  • The Castle Chapel, Chamber of Orders and King's Prayer Room were closed on 25 October, 12:30 to 3:30 PM.
  • The Rotunda, Løngangen and Audience Chamber were closed 23–30 October.
  • Valdemarsalen was open for passage only from 19 to 30 October, while the Christmas installation and exhibition were being prepared.

What's inside

  • Great Hall, running the length of the west wing above the Chapel.
  • Castle chapel, consecrated in 1617 and part of the museum, with the Compenius organ of 1610.
  • Silver altarpiece and pulpit by Jacob Mores; a small silver altar by Matthäus Wallbaum for the king's prayer chamber.
  • Chandelier by Carl Brummer, a pupil of Ferdinand Meldahl.
  • King's Wing: its first two storeys present Danish history from the 12th to the 17th century.
  • Museum rooms spread over three storeys of the King's Wing and Princess's Wing.
  • Rooms that show royals, nobles, the bourgeois and the events that shaped Danish history.
  • Changing special exhibitions, including one on the artist couple Agnes and Harald Slott-Møller.

Tips for your visit

  • Book your ticket online through the castle's own website.
  • Book a table at the restaurant Rabarbergaarden Slottet in advance.
  • Check the castle's website for changing special exhibitions, which run alongside the permanent displays.
  • Give the Chapel its own stop: it lies in the northwest wing, which holds the castle's largest tower.

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  1. It was the first Danish castle built inland, and the first built for pleasure rather than defence.

    Frederiksborg Castle - Wikipedia

  2. A fire truck was kept permanently parked inside the castle during renovation.

    Frederiksborg Castle - Wikipedia

  3. The original Neptune fountain now stands in the gardens of Drottningholm Palace outside Stockholm.

    Frederiksborg Castle - Wikipedia
  4. 1693

    Knights must supply a plaque with their arms and motto for the chapel, a tradition since 1693.

    Château de Frederiksborg - Wikipedia
  5. 1891

    The castle appears in Theodor Fontane's 1891 novel Unwiederbringlich.

    Schloss Frederiksborg - Wikipedia
  6. 1859

    Hans Christian Andersen wrote a letter about the 1859 fire to Clara Heinke.

    Schloss Frederiksborg - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

The site was an old manor called Hillerødsholm. Christian IV, born at the castle in 1577, had most of the earlier building torn down. Architect Hans van Steenwinckel the Elder planned the new castle on three islets in the lake. His sons finished it after his death. Kings were crowned in the castle church between 1671 and 1840. Jacobsen. Today it houses the Museum of National History and the Danish National Portrait Gallery.

  1. 1275Records of the manor Hillerødsholm on this site date back to this year.
  2. 1560Herluf Trolle hands the manor to King Frederik II in an exchange.
  3. 1600–1625Christian IV has most of the earlier castle torn down and a new one built.
  4. 1659Swedish troops capture the castle and take most of its artworks, and the original Neptune fountain goes to Sweden.
  5. 1720The Treaty of Frederiksborg, ending the Great Northern War, is signed in the castle.
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  1. 1859A fire ruins most of the castle within hours; the chapel survives largely intact.
  2. 1860–84Ferdinand Meldahl rebuilds the castle, funded by brewer J.C. Jacobsen.
  3. 1878A national history museum is set up in the castle.

Tours and audio guides

Guided experience
Every weekday at 1 PM
Digital guides
Available to help you explore the museum on your own
Organ presentation concert
30 minutes, on the historic chamber organ

Sources: Frederiksborg Castle - Wikipedia · Frederiksborg - The Museum of National History · Visit - Frederiksborg · About the Museum - Frederiksborg · Frederiksborg Slot - Wikipedia · Schloss Frederiksborg - Wikipedia · Château de Frederiksborg - Wikipedia · Frederiksborg Castle: tickets (its own site) · Frederiksborg Castle: description (its own site) · The Carlsberg Family - Frederiksborg · Photo Service - Frederiksborg · checked 26 Oct 2026

Where
Frederiksborg Slot 10, Hilleroed Municipality, Hillerod

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød?

Frederiksborg Castle is open every day from 10:00 to 17:00. Some rooms have had closures on particular dates, such as parts of late October.

Do I need to book tickets for Frederiksborg Castle in advance?

Tickets for Frederiksborg Castle are sold online through the castle's own website, so you can buy them there before your visit.

Is there a guided tour of Frederiksborg Castle?

Yes. A guided experience runs every weekday at 1 PM. Digital guides are also available if you want to explore the museum on your own.

Where is Frederiksborg Castle?

Frederiksborg Castle is at Frederiksborg Slot 10 in Hillerød. It stands on three islets in the castle lake, beside a large Baroque formal garden.

Can I book a table at the restaurant at Frederiksborg Castle?

Yes. The restaurant Rabarbergaarden Slottet can be booked in advance.

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