Frederiksborg Castle is Denmark's most magnificent Renaissance palace â a complex of three islands in a lake at HillerĂžd, built by King Christian IV in the early 17th century and now housing the Museum of National History, the most comprehensive collection of Danish historical painting in the country.
What to see
- The castle exterior and the lake â the approach across the baroque gardens gives one of the most formally composed castle views in Scandinavia
- The Museum of National History â 500 years of Danish history in portraits, historical paintings, and decorative arts; the collection of royal portraits is the most complete record of the Danish monarchy in existence
- The chapel, where Danish monarchs were crowned for over 200 years, and the original organ of 1610 is still played
What to eat
- SmÞrrebrÞd (open-faced rye bread sandwiches with pickled herring, roast beef, or smoked salmon) at one of the cafés in HillerÞd's town center near the castle
Take note
- Book tickets in advance at frederiksborg.dk/en/tc-events/entry