Frederiksborg Castle

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Description

Frederiksborg Castle lies on three islands in the little Frederiksborg Lake in Hillerød. The castle, restored in its original style after a fire in 1859, is considered to be the epitome of Danish Renaissance architecture. Since 1888 the main courtyard has been adorned with a copy of the Fountain of Neptune by Adrian de Vries (1623), the original of which was taken to Sweden in 1658. After the completion of Fredensborg Castle, Frederiksborg gradually acquired the character of a museum in the course of the 18th and 19th centuries and the Knights' Hall was made into a picture gallery.

Hobbies & Activities category: Castle, chateau, palace; Paintings, art collections; Architecture - Renaissance; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain

Frederiksborg Castle Highlights

Knights' Hall

Interesting rooms in Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerod include the Knights' Chamber - with groined vaulting, carved chests and cabinets - and the Knights' Hall (originally the Ballroom) above the

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Frederiksborg Castle Church

The castle church in the west wing escaped damage in the fire of 1859. The nave with its Gothic stellar vaulting is supported on columns of gilded sandstone. The magnificent interior includes

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Frederiksborg Castle Park

Adjoining Frederiksborg castle on the north by the lake lies a park, with terraces and avenues bordered by lime trees; it is considered one of the most outstanding Baroque layouts in the north of the country.

Main Building / Museum

The actual castle of Frederiksborg is situated on the third of three islands. It has three wings - the north Royal Wing, the west Chapel Wing and the east Princesses' Wing. A low Terrace Wing joins

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Portraits

The early 19th C. saw a blossoming of Danish literature, art and science. Portraits of well-known personalities of the period can be seen in Room 55 of Frederiksborg Castle, Hillerod, including

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Address

Frederiksborg Slot
DK-3400 Hillerød
Denmark

http://www.frederiksborgmuseet.dk

Hours

November 1 to March 17

Open	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00	11:00
Closed	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00	15:00

March 18 to October 31

Open	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00
Closed	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00