Elsinore

Scandlines Ferry Terminal Helsingør.

Visit Flynderupgård museum in Espergærde and see what life was like around the turn of the 19th century.

The museum has permanent exhibitions as well as special exhibitions.

The exhibitions at Karmeliterhuset (from 1520) feature town history from the Middle Ages to the present time.

Herluf Trolle’s Renaissance estate features a large model of Elsinore AD 1801 among other things.

In Elsinore lies Kronborg, the castle made famous by Shakespeare's royal tragedy, 'Hamlet'.

Kronborg Castle is a striking Renaissance castle and monumental military fortress. The Castle is beautifully located by the sea, surrounded by major fortifications with bastions and ravelins.

The original Kronborg - or "Krogen" as it was called - was a fortress built in the 15th century. King Frederik II renewed the castle in the 16th century, and added several towers, pillars and spiers. The castle burnt down in 1658, but was re-built by King Christian IV.  

Holger Danske
Among the most important attractions are perhaps the 62-metre long ballroom, the wonderfully preserved chapel, and the statue of Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane) in the castle dungeons.

According to legend Holger Danske will come alive, and rescue Denmark if the country is every threatened.

Kronborg Castle became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in year 2000.

Kronværkerne is the name of a creative group of artists and designers who have joined together at Kronborg Castle. Here you can buy their beautiful jewelry, paintings and accessories.

Hamlet's castle, Kronborg in Elsinore, has got a new neighbour. In 2010 the old wharf was transformed into a new culture house.

In the big halls of The Danish Museum of Science and Technology you will find the development in technology, science and industry.

The museum has an impressive collection of steam engines, inventions, electric appliances, bicycles, cars and airplanes.

The Kronborg Galleries are a collaboration between numerous galleries all located around Kronborg Castle in Helsingør.