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<strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

To u r i s t<br />

Explore<br />

<strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

Sights &<br />

Attractions<br />

Shopping &<br />

Dining<br />

Museums &<br />

Collections<br />

<strong>Tourist</strong> Information<br />

& Maps<br />

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2012-2013


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north <strong>Zealand</strong><br />

Trendy shopping, royal castles, woodlands and living heritage<br />

Woodlands, palaces and lush parklands, there’s a royal air to <strong>North</strong> <strong>Zealand</strong>. Here<br />

you also find lakes with riverboats and open-air heritage centres. And dotted<br />

along the coast are romantic villages and towns with boutique shopping<br />

a perfect way to visit north <strong>Zealand</strong> is to<br />

meander along the scenic coastal road, route<br />

152 – reaching from <strong>Copenhagen</strong> to elsinore<br />

and the UneSCo listed home of Shakespeare’s<br />

hamlet, Kronborg Castle. Your first port of<br />

call should be Hellerup, a residential town<br />

with a laidback sense of coastal living and<br />

the fashionable hellerup Strandvej with<br />

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boutique shopping. and if you are travelling<br />

with children visit the hands-on science<br />

centre Experimentarium (see page 116) with<br />

interactive and fun learning. or head<br />

to Denmark’s Aquarium with tropical fish<br />

and amazing sea creatures (see page 111).<br />

RoyAl heRiTAge<br />

north <strong>Zealand</strong> is home to some of<br />

Scandinavia’s most magnificent Renaissance<br />

castles, such as Frederiksborg Castle (see<br />

page 72) and Kronborg Castle (see page 70).<br />

and here you also find the current countryseat<br />

of the Danish royal family, Fredensborg<br />

Palace (see page 68). a popular destination is<br />

the royal deer park, Dyrehaven, with its oak<br />

woodlands and family pleasure park, Bakken.<br />

You can ride through the park in a horsedrawn<br />

carriage, which you can rent by the<br />

entrance at Klampenborg Station.<br />

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one of the world’s largest and oldest, the<br />

Open-Air Museum (Frilandsmuseet) just<br />

north of <strong>Copenhagen</strong> is a living heritage<br />

museum with historic farms, windmills and<br />

rural dwellings relocated brick-by-brick from<br />

all across Denmark, the Faroe Islands,<br />

Southern Sweden and the old Danish<br />

duchies of northern germany. Close by you<br />

find the mills of Brede Værk, representing<br />

the early days of Denmark’s industrial age.<br />

and for a little riverboat romance you can<br />

visit the lakes of Bagsværd Sø and Furesøen<br />

on board Baadfarten’s excursion boats.<br />

ART by The seA<br />

Modern art is also on the palette along<br />

<strong>Copenhagen</strong>’s scenic coastal road. here you<br />

find several of the nation’s best-known art<br />

hives, such as the Louisiana Museum of<br />

Modern Art (see page 90), perched above<br />

the sea. and a little further inland you<br />

find Ordrupgaard Museum (see page 101),<br />

an art museum whose contemporary wing<br />

modelled by Zaha hadid melts into the<br />

parkland. In the region you also find the<br />

lesser-known, yet stately mansion Gl. Holtegaard<br />

that showcases contemporary art (see<br />

page 122).<br />

Strandvejen 187 Tlf.: 39 62 13 01<br />

Postboks 46<br />

DK-2900 Hellerup<br />

Fax: 39 61 00 18<br />

Map page 65 1<br />

www.britannia.as<br />

info@britannia.as


home To legenDs<br />

among the classic mansions towering by the<br />

sea and thatched seaside lodges and inns you<br />

find the home of a world legend, Karen<br />

Blixen, author of ‘out of africa’. her romantic<br />

residence and parkland estate, Rungstedlund<br />

(see page 104), is open to the public.<br />

Whatever your inspiration, <strong>Copenhagen</strong>’s<br />

scenic coastal road offers a splendid back -<br />

drop for daytrips into the woodlands, by the<br />

sea and into abodes of culture. and all along<br />

the route there are fine restaurants and inns<br />

offering inspired Danish gastronomy (see<br />

page 64).<br />

Splending excursions<br />

in beautiful surroundings<br />

SAILING FROM MAY - SEPTEMBER<br />

Closed on Mondays<br />

LYNGBY-TAARBÆK - GLADSAXE<br />

FURESØ KOMMUNER<br />

Sorgenfrivej 23 • 2800 kgs. Lyngby<br />

Telefon: 45 87 0152 • Telefax 4587 0291<br />

Web: www.baadfarten.dk • E-mail: info@baadfarten.dk<br />

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Dine with a view<br />

The coastal road from <strong>Copenhagen</strong> to Elsinore<br />

<strong>Copenhagen</strong>’s coastal road – Strandvejen – is one of Denmark’s most scenic<br />

routes. Winding past ancient woodlands and seaside villages, the road offers the<br />

perfect opportunity to dine with a view<br />

There is nothing more romantic and in-<br />

spiring than cruising along a scenic coastal<br />

road. With a view across the sea to Sweden,<br />

<strong>Copenhagen</strong>’s northbound route 152 winds<br />

along the coast from Tuborg nord in hellerup<br />

all the way to the magnificent Kronborg<br />

Castle in elsinore.<br />

hailed by ‘Monocle Magazine’ as one of<br />

the world’s most scenic coastal stretches,<br />

<strong>Copenhagen</strong>’s Strandvejen offers a sense of<br />

old-world charm and residential grace.<br />

There are sweeping views across the sea to<br />

Sweden and into lush woodlands. all along<br />

the coast you can dine with a view at the<br />

many restaurants and inns along the road,<br />

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some of which are nestled close to the<br />

shoreline, while others are tucked in the<br />

woodlands.<br />

If you get an early start you can treat yourself<br />

to brunch along the way or to a delicious<br />

classic Danish lunch of open-faced<br />

sandwiches. Cafés serving light snacks or<br />

afternoon tea/coffee with pastry are also<br />

readily available. So soak in the timeless<br />

charm of Strandvejen as you dine at<br />

restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines,<br />

from traditional Danish to neo-nordic and<br />

international gastronomy.<br />

It’s all there for you to enjoy – Bon appétit!<br />

Strandmøllekroen<br />

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The most magnifi cent coastal road view<br />

PÅSKE ANRETNING<br />

PÅSKE kr. 138,- ANRETNING<br />

A heritage inn enjoying<br />

the most scenic location<br />

with kr. • Ruths<br />

panoramic 138,- kryddersild med syltet pære,<br />

sea views,<br />

rødløg & rygeostcreme<br />

Strandmøllekroen • Ruths kryddersild med offers syltet pære,<br />

• Ruths<br />

rødløg Ferskrøget kryddersild<br />

& rygeostcreme laks med med purløg, syltet friskkværnet pære,<br />

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• Ferskrøget laks med purløg, friskkværnet<br />

gastronomic • Ferskrøget experiences.<br />

peber Lamme & rilette æggesalat<br />

laks med med salt purløg, agurk, friskkværnet ribs,<br />

Our peber hvidløg menus & & æggesalat asier are dedicated<br />

• Lamme rilette med salt agurk, ribs,<br />

to • Lamme<br />

hvidløg Fiskefrikadelle Danish &<br />

rilette country asier<br />

med salt syltet cuisine, agurk, grønt, ribs,<br />

hvidløg & asier<br />

inspired rødbede by & classic grov senneps traditions mayo<br />

• Fiskefrikadelle med syltet grønt,<br />

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and • rødbede Høost given fra & a Naturmælk contemporary<br />

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twist. • På Høost gensyn The fra på produce Naturmælk Strandmøllekroen is locally<br />

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seasonal menus change<br />

every three months. www.strandmollekroen.dk<br />

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bookbord@strandmollekroen.dk · Tlf.: 39 63 01 04<br />

bookbord@strandmollekroen.dk Strandvejen 808 • DK-2930 Klampenborg · Tlf.: 39 63 01 04<br />

www.strandmollekroen.dk<br />

bookbord@strandmollekroen.dk – Tel. 3963 0104<br />

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Club Royal – Brasserie Tuborg Havn<br />

Tuborg Havnepark 15 • 2900 Hellerup<br />

Tel. 3943 0083 • www.clubroyal-tuborghavn.dk<br />

Club Royal – Brasserie Tuborg Havn is located on the<br />

waterfront with stunning views of Øresund and Tuborg<br />

Harbour – a new district where modern architecture<br />

provides a very pleasent setting for businesses as well as<br />

private dwellings.<br />

Opening hours: Daily<br />

10am – 11:30am Brunch (Sat., Sun., and bank holidays)<br />

Noon – 3pm Lunch<br />

3pm – 6pm Snacks and Sandwiches<br />

6pm – 10pm Dinner<br />

SKOVSHOVED KRO • Strandvejen 267 • DK-2920 Charlottenlund<br />

Club Royal – Brasserie Tuborg Havn.indd 1 Tel. +45 3990 5811 • www.skovshovedkro.dk<br />

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Skovshoved Hotel • Strandvejen 267<br />

DK-2920 Charlottenlund • Tel: +45 3964 0028<br />

Fax: +45 3964 0672 • www.skovshovedhotel.com<br />

Surprise someone you love with an invitation to<br />

an unforgettable romantic dinner at Restaurant<br />

Skovshoved Hotel. The hotel is the only one in<br />

Denmark to have been awarded a Bib Gourmand<br />

in the Guide Michelin. Treat yourself to a unique<br />

experience in wonderful surroundings.<br />

Skovshoved Kro is part of the fashionable Skovshoved Hotel<br />

and has for many years been a favourite rendezvous for locals.<br />

The menu offers traditional Danish cuisine and during the<br />

summer there is outdoor service in our beautiful garden – a<br />

pleasant place to enjoy fine cuisine and sip a beer and snaps.<br />

Skovshoved Kro offers an intimate evening atmosphere and<br />

classic Danish dishes are on the menu, including fried ribs with<br />

parsley sauce and more.<br />

Reservations advised.<br />

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A culinary experience with a view<br />

Restaurant Frederik & Louise is named after King<br />

Frederik VII and his beloved Louise Rasmussen, who<br />

enjoyed spending a lot of their time at Skodsborg.<br />

From the restaurant on the 3rd floor there is a spectacular<br />

view over the sound.<br />

Every day delicious and varied menus are served in<br />

both Restaurant Frederik & Louise and in Café Skodsborg<br />

on ground floor. – See you at Skodsborg!<br />

Skodsborg Kurhotel & Spa \ Skodsborg Strandvej 139 \ 2942 Skodsborg \ +45 45585800<br />

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RoskilDe CATheDRAl<br />

The magnificent fourteenth-century Roskilde Cathedral is Denmark’s<br />

oldest gothic building – and the first cathedral to be built of redbrick<br />

(3 million of them, to be precise). The sacred space is best known for<br />

its impressive pantheon of royal tombs, where four ornate chapels serve<br />

as the final resting place of 39 Danish kings and queens. Visitors are<br />

advised to check the cathedral website or call the tourist office for<br />

opening hours outside church services. www.roskildedomkirke.dk<br />

viking ship museum<br />

The Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde was originally built to exhibit five<br />

800-year-old Viking vessels discovered in nearby Roskilde Inlet by local<br />

fishermen. Today, you can also watch boat builders in action at the<br />

museum boatyard preserving ancient wood-crafting techniques amid<br />

the subtle fragrance of wool, horsehair, bark, and pine resin tar. Special<br />

exhibitions and events are held throughout the year, and during<br />

summer and early autumn visitors can sail as Viking oarsmen in<br />

reconstructed Viking ships (see page 113). www.vikingeskibsmuseet.dk<br />

lAnD of legenDs – The living pAsT<br />

Close to Roskilde is the town of Lejre in an area considered to be the<br />

birthplace of Viking culture. here you find the Land of Legends, a living<br />

museum featuring recon structed Iron age and Stone age settlements,<br />

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Roskilde<br />

– sacred magnificence<br />

Discover 10,000 years of Denmark’s dramatic past just 20<br />

minutes by train from Copen hagen. The ancient town of<br />

Roskilde is home to a UNESCO-listed cathedral and its royal<br />

pantheon. And you can explore 800-year-old Viking long<br />

ships<br />

a sacrificial bog, a Viking market and grazing aurochs – all surrounded<br />

by prehistoric pastures. This year the Land of Legends and the Viking<br />

Ship Museum challenge visitors to try real Viking food! Check the<br />

website for events. www.sagnlandet.dk<br />

ARRiving<br />

Roskilde is within easy reach of <strong>Copenhagen</strong> with regular connections<br />

from the Central Station directly to the town. Less than half an hour’s<br />

drive along motorway 04 and route 21.


RINGSTED OUTLET VILLAGE<br />

ALWAYS 30-70% OFF<br />

Ringsted Outlet is Denmark’s only real outlet village featuring NIKE,<br />

HUGO BOSS, G-STAR, LEVI’S, DIESEL, LE CREUSET, CALVIN KLEIN<br />

UNDERWEAR, WOLFORD, HELLY HANSEN, PUMA and many more.<br />

Situated in the Danish countryside just 40 minutes outside <strong>Copenhagen</strong>, Ringsted<br />

Outlet is part of the typical small Danish village of Ringsted, which is rich in<br />

history and everyday life.<br />

The village is located right at exit 36N on the E20 and with four trains from<br />

<strong>Copenhagen</strong> every hour, Ringsted is easily accessible by both car and train.<br />

From the station the local bus routes 404 and 401a will take you to the village.<br />

Ringsted Outlet<br />

Klosterparks Allé 1<br />

4100 Ringsted<br />

ringstedoutlet.dk<br />

BRING THIS GUIDE AND GET A VOUCHER BOOKLET WITH EXTRA DISCOUNTS. ONLY ONE BOOKLET PER PERSON.<br />

TO BE COLLECTED AT LE CREUSET OUTLET STORE<br />

Map page 133 B8<br />

TICKET TO HEAVEN


north zealand Fredensborg Palace – a royal home<br />

Fredensborg Palace seen from the park.<br />

A visit to the private residence of the<br />

Danish Royal Family<br />

the favoured residence of the danish royal<br />

Family, Fredensborg Palace north of <strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

is scenically located in the estate<br />

parklands by one of denmark’s largest lakes,<br />

esrum Sø. Commissioned by King Frederik<br />

IV to commemorate the end of hostilities<br />

with Sweden during the Great northern<br />

War (1700-21), Fredensborg Palace was<br />

conceived by architect Johan Cornelius<br />

Skipper Allé leading to Lake Esrum.<br />

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Krieger as a baroque hermitage designed<br />

around an octagonal courtyard.<br />

Official residence<br />

Fredensborg Palace is still the official spring<br />

and autumn residence of the Queen of<br />

denmark, Margrethe II, and henrik, hrh the<br />

Prince Consort. and indeed the Chancellery<br />

house at Fredensborg Palace is now the<br />

official summer residence of hrh Crown<br />

Prince Frederik and hrh Crown Princess Mary<br />

and their four young children. the parkland<br />

estate is open to the public year-round,<br />

including nordmandsdalen, a baroque<br />

garden with copies of 18th century sandstone<br />

statues of Faroese and norwegian fishermen<br />

and peasantry.<br />

Private gardens<br />

during July, visitors to Fredensborg Palace<br />

enjoy a unique opportunity to experience<br />

guided tours of the private chambers of<br />

the royal Family and the palace church in<br />

the dutch baroque style – and not least the<br />

private flower gardens. designed in the<br />

French baroque and romantic english styles,<br />

the gardens also supply the royal household<br />

with vegetables and herbs. the orangery was<br />

recreated in 1995 and is home to the nation’s<br />

oldest fragrant myrtles, dating back 250 years.<br />

no visit to Fredensborg Palace is complete<br />

without a boating trip on the scenic lake<br />

(1 May – 30 September). the boating house<br />

inn, Skipperhuset, also serves lakeside<br />

lunches (1 May – 2 october, except Mondays)<br />

and is a romantic destination in its own right.<br />

Opening hours: See page 121.<br />

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nOrth <strong>Zealand</strong><br />

In north zealand you find several majestic<br />

royal castles and palaces nestled among<br />

the woodlands and by the sea. extend<br />

your tour to include Frederiksborg Castle<br />

in hillerød (see page 72) and Kronborg<br />

Castle in elsinore/helsingør (see page 70).


Hamlet’s Elsinore<br />

To go or not to go…<br />

Home to Kronborg Castle, the setting of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of<br />

Denmark, the heritage town of Elsinore – in Danish Helsingør – is a place of<br />

charm and history<br />

although many travellers make their way to<br />

the historic town of elsinore for the sheer<br />

romance of Kronborg Castle (see page 70),<br />

the fictional home of Shakespeare’s hamlet,<br />

the town itself, with its quaint cobbled<br />

courtyards and merchant houses, is equally<br />

worth the pilgrimage.<br />

elsinOre Of Old<br />

once, a visit to elsinore was no bargaining<br />

chip. In 1429, danish King erik of Pomerania<br />

decreed that all ships sailing through the<br />

hamlet at KrOnbOrg<br />

each august, Kronborg Castle hosts the<br />

hamlet Summer Festival, with international<br />

productions of Shakespeare’s<br />

immortal tragedy. www.hamletscenen.dk<br />

Sound – the strait between elsinore and<br />

Sweden – had to make port of call in elsinore<br />

to pay the so-called ‘Sound dues’, or else<br />

they would face cannon fire from the castle.<br />

this lucrative arrangement not only filled<br />

the royal coffers but also generated a<br />

thriving commerce in the town. You can visit<br />

one of the town’s old merchant houses,<br />

Skibsklarergaarden, which features a heritage<br />

chandler that hasn’t changed since it first<br />

opened in 1820. the merchant house also has<br />

a seventeenth-century brew house, and you<br />

can sample their speciality craft beer in the<br />

museum boutique.<br />

attractiOns tOday<br />

the old shipyard next to Kronborg Castle has<br />

seen major remodelling in recent years. a<br />

new culture centre has opened, drawing<br />

townspeople and visitors alike to its designer<br />

ambiances. In 2013, a new underground<br />

maritime museum is set to open in the dry<br />

docks, designed by leading danish<br />

architectural practice BIG. the town is<br />

also home to the danish Museum of<br />

Science and technology, an adventurous<br />

place with vintage airplanes, automobiles<br />

and a whimsical exhibition on electrical<br />

home appliances through the ages.<br />

arriving<br />

Within easy daytrip reach from <strong>Copenhagen</strong>,<br />

you can travel to elsinore by car along the<br />

romantic winding coastal road, or take the<br />

train from <strong>Copenhagen</strong> Central Station,<br />

which conveniently gets you there in under<br />

an hour.<br />

The Danish Museum of Science<br />

and Technology<br />

Danmarks Tekniske Museum<br />

Fabriksvej 25 • Helsingør<br />

Tuesday – Sunday 10-17<br />

During school holidays also Monday<br />

Powerful experiences for<br />

the whole family<br />

Map page 65 7<br />

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Kronborg – the Castle of Hamlet<br />

Kronborg is a must-see! The castle of Hamlet in Elsinore is a UNESCO World Heritage site<br />

with soaring towers, case mates and bristling cannons<br />

there are few sites in the world where so much drama and history has<br />

been distilled. Kronborg Castle, a grand renaissance fortress bristling<br />

with cannons, is without compare in Scandinavia.<br />

here, the ghost of hamlet glides through the passages and halls.<br />

every year, the story of hamlet, Prince of denmark, is brought to life<br />

before more than 200,000 visitors from all over the world. no wonder<br />

this magical castle enjoys UneSCo World heritage patronage.<br />

the grand ballrOOm<br />

King Frederik II constructed the castle from 1574–1585 at the very<br />

neck of the Sound – the strait between denmark and Sweden where<br />

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The ballroom is the largest such hall in Scandinavia.<br />

passing vessels were once required to pay the so-called ‘Sound dues’<br />

to the danish crown. Inside Kronborg today, an interactive exhibition<br />

relates the story of the extraordinary wealth these taxes brought to<br />

the nation and how renaissance kings would use the castle. the<br />

ballroom, with its grand sweep of chequered floors stretching 62<br />

metres, is the largest such hall in Scandinavia.<br />

casemates, hOlger and hamlet<br />

Venturing down into the damp and musty casemates, you’ll discover<br />

a statue of the danish hero holger danske (the ogier the dane of<br />

the romances) slumbering on his sword. according to legend, he is


Visit Kronborg’s interactive exhibition.<br />

ready to rise in defence of the danish nation<br />

against invading armies.<br />

So how, you may ask, does William Shakespeare’s<br />

brooding hamlet fit into the picture?<br />

no doubt the British playwright knew of<br />

Kronborg Castle, a legendary place even in<br />

his day and age, and he must have thought<br />

to himself: “that shall be hamlet’s castle.”<br />

and ever since the famous tragedy was<br />

penned in the early seventeenth century,<br />

theatres around the world, and at Kronborg<br />

Kronborg is a monumental military fortress.<br />

Castle itself, have immortalised the myth of<br />

hamlet.<br />

an absOlute must-see<br />

hamlet’s castle in elsinore is a must-see for<br />

anyone visiting <strong>Copenhagen</strong> and north<br />

zealand. this world heritage monument<br />

offers experiences for a full day’s visit but<br />

can easily be seen in an hour. and no doubt<br />

the castle ramparts will be the best and<br />

most cherished photo opportunity of your<br />

entire stay in denmark.<br />

KRONBORG<br />

CASTLE<br />

3000 Helsingør<br />

Tel. +45 4921 3078<br />

www.kronborg.dk<br />

June - August<br />

10 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.<br />

April, May, September, October<br />

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />

November - March<br />

Tuesday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.<br />

Map page 133 F2<br />

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Frederiksborg Castle<br />

History and lush baroque gardens<br />

Frederiksborg Castle is an ideal excursion spot, offering cultural experiences as well as scenic walks and boat tours.<br />

<strong>North</strong>ern Europe’s largest and arguably most magnificent Renaissance castle,<br />

Frederiks-borg Castle is surrounded by Baroque formal gardens, a castle lake and<br />

the vibrant life of one of the region’s most classic merchant towns, Hillerød<br />

a visit to the renaissance castle in the<br />

town of hillerød just north of <strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

not only provides historical insight, it also<br />

offers the chance to explore the Baroque<br />

castle gardens and go boating on the castle<br />

lake aboard MS Frederiksborg, which has<br />

sailed the lake for almost a century.<br />

activities<br />

the museum shows a continuous flow of<br />

exhibitions reflecting on the main themes<br />

of its vast collections; namely portrait<br />

art and historical paintings. Children are<br />

introduced to the themes of the museum<br />

in the children’s exhibition in the old wine<br />

cellar of the castle. Go to www.dnm.dk for<br />

news and updates.<br />

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Furthermore, a stroll through the town’s<br />

pedestrian streets lets you experience<br />

inspiring boutiques and restaurants.<br />

frederiKsbOrg castle<br />

the magnificent renaissance castle was<br />

built by denmark’s most famous king,<br />

Christian IV, in the beginning of the seventeenth<br />

century, as the potent symbol of a<br />

powerful northern european monarch.<br />

this intention is reflected in the many<br />

symbolladen decorative elements, such as<br />

statues and reliefs, the impressive neptune<br />

Fountain and the marble gallery. during<br />

the eighteenth century the castle fell out<br />

of use as a royal residence, but kept its<br />

representational function. during the era of<br />

absolute monarchy (1660-1848), the kings<br />

of denmark were anointed in the chapel,<br />

and later, under the influence of national<br />

romantic sentiments, the castle attained<br />

status as a national monument.<br />

the museum Of natiOnal<br />

histOry<br />

In 1859, a dramatic fire destroyed the<br />

greater part of the castle interiors. only the<br />

chapel and the audience chamber with<br />

their original and sumptuous ornamenta-<br />

tions escaped the fire. Founder of the<br />

Carlsberg Breweries J.C. Jacobsen took<br />

an active interest in the restoration of the<br />

castle, and in 1877 he proposed turning it<br />

into a museum of danish national history. he<br />

also donated the funds, and the museum<br />

was established as a department of the<br />

Carlsberg Foundation, as it is still today.<br />

the museum illustrates 500 years of danish<br />

history through portraits, history paintings,<br />

furniture and decorative art in the splendid


Explore Frederiksborg Castle and marvel at the detailed<br />

artworks.<br />

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setting of the castle’s many period interiors,<br />

such as the chapel, the audience chamber<br />

and the great hall. the modern department<br />

on the top floor features a substantial collection<br />

of twentieth and twenty-first century<br />

portraits and history paintings as well as the<br />

museum’s photo gallery.<br />

the barOque garden<br />

the large baroque garden was originally<br />

laid out in the 1720s and was re-established<br />

in 1996. a walk through the estate offers<br />

exceptional views of the castle and a<br />

perfect way to round off your visit. likewise,<br />

a visit to the museum can be combined<br />

with lunch or refreshments at Spisestedet<br />

leonora, the charming little restaurant by<br />

the Castle lake.<br />

arriving<br />

hillerød is easily reached by car from <strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

via motorway no. 16 or by the S-train<br />

(line e). access to Frederiksborg Castle is<br />

easy and convenient. there is ample parking<br />

space south and west of the castle.<br />

Opening hours: See page 121.<br />

royal Castle dating from the<br />

16th and early 17th centuries.<br />

Coronation Chapel for danish<br />

Kings, audience Chamber and<br />

Knight’s hall. Museum of danish<br />

history and portrait collection<br />

illustrating the past 500 years of<br />

history. new department for the<br />

20th century.<br />

Frederiksborg Castle<br />

3400 hillerød<br />

tel. +45 4826 0439<br />

www.dnm.dk<br />

daily april – october: 10am-5pm<br />

november – March: 11am-3pm<br />

S-train from <strong>Copenhagen</strong><br />

Bus no. 301, 302 and 324<br />

Map 1<br />

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