10 Frederiksborg Slot
Hillerød

Did you know that Denmark is one of the oldest monarchies in the world? That's why you will find many beautiful royal palaces and castles throughout the whole country. Here we present you the must-see royal places in Denmark 👑

10 Frederiksborg Slot
Hillerød

If you are planning a day trip from Copenhagen, you should aim to visit Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. Due to its location on three islands surrounded by a lake and a beautiful baroque garden, it is one of the most stunning castles in Denmark. Remember to plan plenty of time for your visit, as there's a lot of National History to see inside the castle 🙏🏻

1B Kronborg
Helsingør

In the city of Elsinore, just one hour north of Copenhagen, you can visit this impressive Renaissance castle. This castle is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site, it is also the setting for Shakespeare's famous play Hamlet. Kronborg Castle is worth a visit all year round, but especially during summer when the Shakespeare Festival takes place 🎭

5 Amalienborg Slotsplads
København

Ready to spot the queen or other members of the royal family? 🤩 Then you should put Amalienborg Castle on your must‑do list when visiting Copenhagen. Amalienborg Castle is the main residence of the Danish royal family and part of the palace is a museum where you can experience the lifestyle of the regents. In the square outside you can observe the changing of the guards 💂‍♀️

18 Egeskov Gade
Kværndrup

Egeskov is one of the most preserved moat castles in Europe and one of the biggest tourist attractions on the island of Fyn. The beautiful architectural building offers a magical experience for the whole family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 You can look forward to interesting exhibitions, an impressive historic garden and a big PlayForest with activities for young and old!

4A Øster Voldgade
København

When visiting Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle is a must‑see! Located close to the city centre, you will most likely walk by Rosenborg Castle at some point. Inside the castle, you can experience 400 years of Danish royal history, and have a look at the magnificent Danish crown jewels 💎 Outside of the castle, you can go for walk in the King's Garden, a popular park in Copenhagen.

Slotsbakken
Gråsten

Do you want to add a bit of royalty to your summer holiday? Then you should stop by Gråsten Palace - the summer residence of the royal family. You can only visit it though when the Royals are not home - it has a beautiful garden and palace church ✨

10 Frederiksborg Slot
Hillerød

If you can't get enough of Royal Denmark, you can find more inspiration on what other wonderful castles to visit here 👇