Category North Zealand Castle Trips

DENMARK · NORTH ZEALAND CASTLE TRIPS

The 15 Best Castle Day Trips from Copenhagen

16 reviewed

Kronborg on the Sound is Hamlet’s Elsinore; Frederiksborg inland is the one with the moat, the chapel and the hedge garden. The 15 trips below fit one or both into a day, and each entry says what the ticket covers and how long you actually get inside.

Hamlet and Sweden Tour – Two Countries in one day !

Hamlet and Sweden Tour - Two Countries in one day ! - Getting picked up in Copenhagen, then staying on schedule

1.Hamlet and Sweden Tour – Two Countries in one day !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,223 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $142Our pick

Hamlet at Kronborg, then Lund and Malmö in Sweden in one long day from Copenhagen with ferry, audio guide, and smart pacing.

“This tour was a wonderful experience. The castle was breathtaking and we were given ample time to explore it. Lund and Malmo are beautiful cities. We had enough time to explore each stop and take pictures. The historical part of the tour was amazing, I enjoyed learning about the history of each city/spot. The tour guides were friendly and helpful. I definitely would recommend this tour. Worth every penny.”

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Copenhagen: Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour

Copenhagen: Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour - Hotel Pickup to Roskilde: What the 510-Minute Schedule Feels Like

2.Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,763 reviews · 8h 30m · from $205

Full-day North Zealand castles and Viking history from Copenhagen, plus Roskilde Cathedral royal tombs and Kronborg in English.

“This tour was brilliant! Thomas was so knowledgeable and humorous, and the tour had the right balance of information and space to explore on my own. I thoroughly recommend this.”

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Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket

Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket - The Best Way to Explore: Royal Rooms to Dark Dungeons

3.Kronborg Castle Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 209 reviews · 1 day · from $23

UNESCO Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Hamlet's Denmark, with rampart views, tapestries, dungeons, and Holger statue. Ticket $23.

“Great, and a wonderful welcome by one of your staff at the entrance to the courtyard. We chatted 10 minutes with him and he gave us a quick history and was happy to answer any question we had.”

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Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket

Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket - What your entry ticket includes, and what you should plan for

4.Hillerød: Frederiksborg Castle Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · from $17Best value

Frederiksborg Castle entry ticket near Copenhagen, Denmark’s biggest Renaissance complex, gardens, museums, and a free audio app.

“This castle was not in our plan to visit but was recommended to us by a local. We are so glad we listened because this castle was INCREDIBLE!! A must see for anyone visiting Copenhagen. We drove and it only took us about 40 minutes from our Airbnb in Ishøj!”

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Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR

Kronborg (Hamlet Castle) & Frederiksborg Castles: PRIVATE TOUR - Kronborg Castle: Hamlet’s setting and the Sound Dues story

4-Hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen

4-Hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen - From Copenhagen to Elsinore: the train ride is part of the day

6.4-Hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour from Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $650

Private 4-hour Kronborg Castle tour from Copenhagen with a pro guide, round-trip train rides, and time in Hamlet’s Elsinore stronghold.

“We actually changed it up and went to Fredericksburg Castle instead, which was way more fun for a family style tour. Nicholas was amazing so ask for him regardless of going to Hamlet or Fredericksburg...or BOTH!”

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a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

a day at North Zealand Castle Tour - Getting There Smoothly: Pickup, Timing, and a Private Rhythm

7.a day at North Zealand Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 5 hours 6 minutes (approx.) · from $1,284

Private North Zealand castle day from Copenhagen, with Frederiksborg, Fredensborg, and Kronborg. Includes guide, audio, A/C vehicle.

“Very efficient tour of castles outside of Copenhagen. Not a very long tour, but enough time to see two sites and have a nice lunch on the coast. Out guide Luis was great.”

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From Copenhagen: 4-hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour

From Copenhagen: 4-hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour - The train ride that keeps the day feeling relaxed

8.From Copenhagen: 4-hour Private Hamlet Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $789

A private, 4-hour Hamlet and Kronborg Castle day trip from Copenhagen by train, with local guiding in Helsingør.

“Our tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and fun. We learned so much about the castle! The train ride was convenient and clean. If you want a lovely day out of the city, this is a great tour. If you like history, this is a great tour. Ask for Nicholas!”

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Private Tour to Frederiksborg Castle

Private Tour to Frederiksborg Castle - Frederiksborg Palace: what you see and why the guide matters

10.Private Tour to Frederiksborg Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $571

Private Frederiksborg Palace tour from Copenhagen with hotel pickup, English guide, and entrance ticket, plus scenic countryside drive in 4 hours.

“The trip was fabulous. Stress free and very educational. Louis provided great information which was always interesting. I highly recommend this tour.”

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4-Hour Private Half-Day Frederiksborg Castle Tour

4-Hour Private Half-Day Frederiksborg Castle Tour - The train ride from Copenhagen to Hillarød: more than just transit

11.4-Hour Private Half-Day Frederiksborg Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $650

Private half-day Frederiksborg Castle tour from Copenhagen by train. Small group guide, royal stories, Renaissance art, gardens, free afternoon.

“Nacho was very informative about the castle and the lineage of Danish royalty. He was a fun tour guide. He was also helpful in getting us through the Danish bus and train systems.”

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Afternoon Hamlet Castle Tour to a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Afternoon Hamlet Castle Tour to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Helsingør Havn first: outside views and cathedral time

From Copenhagen: Private Frederiksborg Castle Tour

From Copenhagen: Private Frederiksborg Castle Tour - Frederiksborg’s Dutch Renaissance story, told with clarity

13.From Copenhagen: Private Frederiksborg Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $789

A private Frederiksborg Castle tour from Copenhagen with a live guide, lake views, and a 105-minute guided visit of Denmark’s Dutch Renaissance highlights.

“We were picked up from our Hotel which was helpful. Bruno was friendly and informative. He added some humour to our tour and made the tour enjoyable. The castle was amazing and full of history and many stories to tell. Highly recommend it.”

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Castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg from Copenhagen by Car

Castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg from Copenhagen by Car - How the private drive from Copenhagen sets the tone

14.Castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg from Copenhagen by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $654

Private car day trip from Copenhagen to Kronborg and Frederiksborg castles, with skip-the-line tickets and guided or audio options.

“We visited Kronborg Castle from Malmo. It is a spectacular castle, very large, with good views. And it has a part of catacombs, with many underground passages, which are amazing. In many sections you have to go with your cell phone flashlight because it is in darkness. Quite an experience”

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Castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg from Copenhagen by Car

Castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg from Copenhagen by Car - How the private drive from Copenhagen sets the tone

15.Castles of Kronborg and Frederiksborg from Copenhagen by Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · from $614

Private car trip from Copenhagen to UNESCO Kronborg and Frederiksborg castles, with skip-the-line tickets and guided or audio options.

“The castles were beautiful and really interactive for children. Timings were just right for us, though if you wanted to be more immersive, more time might be needed! For the driving past of Fredensborg, everyone in the car missed it because we had all fallen asleep. It would’ve been nice to be told when we would drive past it. However, I cannot blame our driver, as his itinerary was only to drive us and pick us up (he showed us his papers). Another thing that I was unimpressed with was the audio guide that was promised for this tour. We had to fumble around and sort out an app ourselves…”

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