Category North Zealand Castle Trips

DENMARK · NORTH ZEALAND CASTLE TRIPS

The 5 Best Castle Day Trips from Copenhagen

5 reviewed

Kronborg on the Sound is Hamlet’s Elsinore; Frederiksborg inland is the one with the moat, the chapel and the hedge garden. The 5 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