Royal palaces outside Copenhagen

Fredensborg Palace 

Built by King Frederik IV in 1720 and now the summer residence of the royal family.

Kronborg Castle (Hamlet's castle)

Magnificent Renaissance castle from 1585 and the setting of Shakespeare's play about Hamlet, Prince of Denmark. Now a museum offering a glimpse of a royal residence. Houses the largest hall of knights in Europe.

Frederiksborg Castle

Home of the Museum of National History from 1440 to until today. Dating from the 16th century, it also contains the coronation chapel of the Danish kings.

Eremitage Palace

Rococo palace built by Christian IV with an informal and secret dining-room to be used during hunting parties. Set in the forest of Dyrehaven.

Jægerspris Palace

A small palace with memorial rooms to King Frederik VII and his wife Countess Danner.

Marienlyst Palace

Dates from 1760, and the top floor houses original Louis Seize interiors.

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