a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

4.5 (19 reviews) Copenhagen, Denmark
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Duration5h 6m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

we will pick you up at your hotel location with our vehicle according to the group size; we will travel 45km to the north of the island of Zealand to discover the spectacular Frederiksborg Castle, a former royal residence and now part of the national history museum. There, you will visit the amazing chapel, more than 1000 years of Danish history, and the grand hall. we continue in the north for a photo stop at the Queen's summer palace, the Fredensborg Castle. Finally, you will arrive at Helsingor, where the Kronborg Castle is located, better known as Hamlet Castle, for a panoramic view at the narrow point between Denmark and Sweden's landmarks, you can see the beautiful Baltic Sea in between both sides, and if time allows us we can also have a quick view of the little town of Helsinore and grab a bite before head back to Copenhagen to end our journey.

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a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

Duration: 6 hours
bus tour
Pickup included

A day at North Zealand Castle

Duration: 5 hours
North Zealand : the countryside out north of Copenhagen
bus tour : Depending on the size of the group, we will use the vehicle accordingly
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local guide (English / Spanish)
  • Headphone audio device
  • Snacks
  • tips and gratitude
  • castle entrance

What to expect

  1. Frederiksborg Castle
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    On this tour you will travel 45 kilometres north to the town of Hillerod to enjoy a guided visit to the imposing Frederiksborg Castle, the largest renaissance castle in northern Europe and now part of the Danish National History Museum. The castle dates back from the 17th century and it was built as a hunting lodge surrounded by a lake and royal gardens. Important events such coronations, weddings, international treaties have taken place here.
    Then you will travel further north for a photo stop at Fredensborg Palace, the royal family’s summer residence, before arriving at Kronborg Castle, guarding the entrance to the Baltic Sea for over six hundred years. From this point the Danish king controlled the trade into the Baltic, generating revenue for the crown. This is also the place William Shakespeare choose for the tragedy of Hamlet, therefore it is best known as Hamlet’s Castle
  2. Fredensborg
    15m
    Fredensborg Palace is a palace located on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum in Fredensborg on the island of Zealand in Denmark. It is the Danish Royal Family’s spring and autumn residence, and is often the site of important state visits and events in the Royal Family
    we will stop passing by on our way to Helsinore to take a nice photo of the royal guard in action and the beautiful castle and nature
  3. Helsingoer
    30m
    Helsingør, also known as Elsinore, is a port city in eastern Zealand island in Denmark. Overlooking the Øresund strait, the 15th-century Kronborg Castle provided the setting for Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” Nearby, the M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark illustrates 600 years of Danish seafaring history. The glass-walled Culture Yard in the old shipyard organizes cultural events. On the pier is “Han,” a polished steel sculpture of a man
  4. Kronborg Slot
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Kronborg is a castle and stronghold in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. Immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe and has been added to UNESCO's World Heritage Sites list

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At Starbucks coffee shop at Copenhagen central train station

End point

At Starbucks coffee shop at Copenhagen central train station

Pickup details

Starbucks coffee shop at Copenhagen central train station

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • minimum participants is required to provide the tour

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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