This full-day private Copenhagen shore excursion takes you through the castles and countryside of North Zealand, one of Denmark's most scenic regions. Your driver guide meets you at the pier and provides commentary throughout the day. Both castle visits are self-guided; if you prefer a licensed guide inside the castles, contact us for a quote.
Your first stop is Frederiksborg Castle, a Renaissance masterpiece built in 1615 by King Christian IV. Set on a small island in a lake in the town of Hillerod, the castle now houses the Museum of National Danish History, with collections of royal portraits, furniture, silverware, and decorative arts spanning five centuries. Your visit includes the museum galleries and the castle chapel, one of the finest examples of Danish Renaissance architecture.
After the castle, you have time for lunch at your own expense before continuing north to Fredensborg Palace, the summer and autumn residence of the Danish Royal Family. The palace is set in a formal park on the edge of Lake Esrum, and you see the exterior and grounds on a scenic stop.
From Fredensborg, a short drive brings you to the town of Helsingor and Kronborg Castle, built in 1420 and known worldwide as the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet. You explore the castle's great halls and descend into the catacombs, where the legendary figure of Holger Dansk sits in stone. According to Danish legend, Holger has never lost a battle and will awaken to defend Denmark if the country is ever threatened.
The return drive to Copenhagen follows the Danish Riviera, a scenic coastal route with views of both the Danish and Swedish coastlines across the Oresund Strait.
Contact us if you would like to customize this North Zealand castle tour or need transportation for a larger group.
Review Location- Copenhagen 
