Take a sightseeing tour to 3 spectacular castles north of Copenhagen. We depart Copenhagen and travel up the Riviera road to Helsingør. On the way, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the Øresund Strait with the Swedish coast beyond.
Location:
Copenhagen
Type of excursion:
Day Excursions
Season:
All Year
Availability:
available
Number of people:
1
Duration:
7 hours
Transport:
Kronborg Castle, known as Elsinore in English, stands at the seaward approach to the Øresund Strait. Its one of northern Europe’s best preserved Renaissance castles and the most renowned Danish castle, made famous worldwide by William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. It is listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site. Frederiksborg Castle, is where you will risk loosing your breath by the castles splendor. It is as fantastic on the inside as on the outside with its stunning and beautiful interior and remarkable gardens. It houses impressing chambers from the astonishing Marble Gallery to the Banquet Hall. The unrivalled Renaissance castle was built by the legendary Danish King Christian IV and incorporates the best of Renaissance architecture and craftsmanship.
There will also be a photo stop at Royal family’s summer residence Fredensborg Palace. The English-speaking host will be on board with you the entire tour and guide you through the castle. On board the buss an 6 language auido guide will give you a better insight into the Danish history, the sights you pass and the culture of the Danish people. During the tour you can buy lunch and beverages. Please be aware there is a lot of walking on uneven surfaces and stairs during the tour.
Remember practical shoes.
*Entrance tickets paid separatly.
