Frederiksborg Castle

Frederiksborg Castle. Photo: Preben Eider.

King Christian IV's magnificent renaissance castle in Hillerød north of Copenhagen was built in the beginning of the 17th century. In the following centuries the castle provided the setting for important ceremonial events, first and foremost the anointing of absolute monarchs. Today the castle has been transformed into a national historical museum.

Portraits and historical paintings

You can experience more than the royal décor when you visit the castle. The National Museum of History's permanent collection is wide-ranging. It is probably best known for its outstanding collection of portraits - the largest of its kind in Denmark, but it also houses an important collection of history painting. In addition, the museum holds a significant collection of furniture and decorative art as well as a collection of prints and drawings. With its formal avenues of trees and bushes and the cascade and flower beds the Baroque Garden of the castle is a wonderful respite after your visit to the castle. You also have the option to sail on the castle lake. Every Thursday between 13:30 and 14:00 a renaissance style concert is held in the castle church.