Kronborg Slot
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Open today 10:00–17:00
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Why go
- Hamlet Highlights performances in the courtyard, staged in summer 2026.
- A free daily 15-minute introduction to the castle's main events and people.
- Activity stations and a creative space for children across the castle.
Plan your visit
Opening times
From the venue's website · checked 27 Oct 2026
Don't miss
- The ballroom62 x 12 metres, the largest hall in Northern Europe when finished. Its large paintings were first made for the Great Hall of Rosenborg Castle.Inside the castle, one of its main halls.1582 On the map
- The chapelInaugurated in 1582. It largely survived the 1629 fire thanks to its solid ceiling vaults.Ground floor of the south wing.1582 On the map
- The Holger Danske statueMade by H.P. Pedersen-Dan. Legend says Holger Danske sleeps here and will wake to fight if the kingdom is seriously threatened.The casemates, below the castle.1907 On the map
- The top of the cannon towerClimb to the top for a view across the Øresund.The cannon tower. On the map
- The King's Chamber bay windowA bay window above the main portal, built to watch arriving guests.Above the main portal. On the map
Know before you go
- Open every day from 10:00 to 17:00. The castle is closed on 25 May for The Royal Run.
- Tickets are sold online on the castle's own website.
- The ticket office is in the yellow house just past the first moat. Tickets can also be paid by card at the red gate after the last moat.
- Guided tours and events are booked in advance by contacting the castle.
- Large backpacks and luggage may not be brought into the castle.
- A cloakroom is free of charge.
- Dogs are not admitted, except service and guide dogs.
- Strollers and prams are not allowed inside the castle.
- Cycling is not allowed on the grounds, and bicycles stay out of the courtyard.
- Camera stands and tripods are not allowed. Photography is for private use only.
- Professional photography for commercial use needs an agreement with the castle.
What's inside
- The Little Hall, with seven tapestries from a series of forty that show one hundred Danish kings.
- The royal apartments, first furnished around 1576 and redecorated after the 1629 fire.
- The King's Chamber.
- The casemates below the castle, which visitors can explore.
- The telegraph tower in the southwest corner, where Hamlet was first staged in 1816.
With kids
- Changing tables are in the restroom.
Tips for your visit
- The car park fills up quickly around midday, especially in summer.
- Visitors may eat their own packed food in the Old Kitchens.
Tours and audio guides
- Guided tour
- Some tours in English Goes behind the locked doors to show the history of the castle. Book in advance by contacting the castle.
- Shakespeare tour
- Shows the castle through Shakespeare's eyes Full of drama and mystery.
- Daily introduction
- Free, 15 minutes, every day Covers the most important events and people of the castle.
Interesting facts4
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Legend says the sleeping hero's beard has grown along the ground.
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1983
A beer in the 1983 comedy Strange Brew is named after the castle.
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Here the Øresund is only about 4 km wide, the narrowest point of the strait.
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After its new ramparts, it was considered the strongest fortress in Europe.
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History
The castle began as Krogen, a fortress built in the 1420s on a sandy tongue of land at the narrowest point of the Øresund. It was meant to back up a toll on the ships that passed. It was renamed Kronborg in 1577 and officially inaugurated in 1582. King Christian IV had the castle rebuilt, and it has stayed largely unchanged since. In 1658 Swedish troops besieged and captured it, taking many art treasures. From the 18th to the 20th century it served as a prison, and from 1785 it was army barracks.
- 1420sKrogen, the first fortress on the site, is built to back up a toll on ships.
- 1574–1585King Frederick II has the medieval fortress turned into a Renaissance castle.
- 1582The castle is officially inaugurated.
- 1629A fire destroys much of the castle. Only the chapel survives.
- 1658Swedish troops besiege and capture the castle, taking many artworks.
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- 1785The castle stops being a royal residence and becomes army barracks.
- 1816Hamlet is staged inside the castle for the first time, performed by soldiers of the garrison.
- 1938The castle opens to the public after a thorough restoration.
How to get there
- TrainCoastal train (Kystbanen) from Copenhagen Central Station to Helsingør Station. Trains run about every 20 minutes.
- BusBus lines 801A and 802 stop at Helsingør Station.
- BoatFerries from Helsingborg in Sweden dock at a terminal beside the station.
- 10 minOn footFrom Helsingør Station, walk about 10 minutes along the harbor, with the castle in view.
- 45 minCarBy car from Copenhagen on the E47 motorway, about 45–50 minutes.
- 5 minParkingPublic payment car park on Nordhavnsvej, about a 5-minute walk north of the castle.
- ParkingAccessible parking inside the castle grounds, left of the red gate.
- BikeBicycle parking on Kronborgvej and by the castle guard at the entrance.
Accessibility
- Lift The castle has no elevator.
- Wheelchair access Many stairs make wheelchair access hard.
- Toilet There is a restroom with changing tables.
Sources: Kronborg - Wikipedia · Welcome to Kronborg Castle · Plan your visit to Kronborg Castle | Kronborg · Tickets to Kronborg Castle – 10% online | Kronb… · Kronborg - Wikipedia · Schloss Kronborg - Wikipedia · Château de Kronborg - Wikipedia · Kronborg Slot: tickets (its own site) · Kronborg Slot: seasons, description (its own si… · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Website
- kronborg.dk/
- Phone
- +45 49 21 30 78
Questions and answers
What are the opening hours of Kronborg Slot?
Kronborg Slot is open every day from 10:00 to 17:00. The same hours apply in September and October.
How do I get to Kronborg Slot from Copenhagen?
The coastal train runs from Copenhagen Central Station to Helsingør Station about every 20 minutes. From the station, it is about a 10-minute walk along the harbor to the castle.
Can I buy tickets for Kronborg Slot online?
Yes, tickets are sold online on the castle's own website. Tickets can also be paid by card at the red gate after the last moat.
Is there parking at Kronborg Slot?
Accessible parking lies inside the grounds, left of the red gate. A public payment car park on Nordhavnsvej is about a 5-minute walk north, and it fills up quickly around midday, especially in summer.
Is Kronborg Slot suitable for children?
Activity stations across the castle make history playful for children, and a creative space lets them make their own memories. Changing tables are in the restroom, but strollers and prams are not allowed inside.
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