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Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Hillerod
About
Explore Denmark's most spectacular Renaissance castle on this self-guided audio tour around Frederiksborg's courtyards and baroque gardens. Built by ambitious King Christian IV in the 1620s as a pleasure palace, you'll hear stories of Swedish raiders, stuffed horses, and beer-funded reconstructions that bring its dramatic past to life. Wander from the medieval castle bridge through baroque gardens inspired by Versailles with annual replanting of 12,000 tulips in intricate geometric patterns, cross the unusual S-shaped bridge with its horse legend, and discover Neptune fountain where Christian IV depicted himself as the Greek god. This 30-minute walking tour ends beside peaceful Slotssøen lak...
Highlights
From 30 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 30 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Royal Taste
This tour starts just outside Frederiksborg Castle, right in front of the main entrance and across the moat. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Rendelæggerbakken 3
This tour ends at the Fredriksborg Castle Garden exit.
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Stroller access is limited - While some areas may be accessible, the uphill garden sections and terraces would make this challenging for strollers.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Hillerod
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About
Explore Denmark's most spectacular Renaissance castle on this self-guided audio tour around Frederiksborg's courtyards and baroque gardens. Built by ambitious King Christian IV in the 1620s as a pleasure palace, you'll hear stories of Swedish raiders, stuffed horses, and beer-funded reconstructions that bring its dramatic past to life. Wander from the medieval castle bridge through baroque gardens inspired by Versailles with annual replanting of 12,000 tulips in intricate geometric patterns, cross the unusual S-shaped bridge with its horse legend, and discover Neptune fountain where Christian IV depicted himself as the Greek god. This 30-minute walking tour ends beside peaceful Slotssøen lak...
Highlights
From 30 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 30 minutes to 1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Royal Taste
This tour starts just outside Frederiksborg Castle, right in front of the main entrance and across the moat. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Rendelæggerbakken 3
This tour ends at the Fredriksborg Castle Garden exit.
Itinerary
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Frederiksborg Castle
Explore Denmark's most spectacular Renaissance castle, built by the ambitious King Christian IV in the 1620s as a royal retreat. Explore the multiple architectural layers that tell the story of Danish royal history through centuries of reconstruction and renovation.
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Neptune Fountain
Discover the ornate Neptune fountain where King Christian IV boldly depicted himself as the powerful Greek sea god. Explore this artistic masterpiece and learn how Swedish soldiers once stole it during Denmark's turbulent conflicts with its neighbor.
3
Frederiksborg Castle Chapel
Visit the stunning Renaissance church with its soaring architecture and ornate interior decorations. Marvel at the original organ, one of the few precious structures that survived the devastating fire of 1859.
4
Frederiksborg slotshave
Wander through the historic gardens where medicinal herbs once grew to serve the royal household. Explore this living museum where butterbur plants, descendants of 17th-century herbs, continue to flourish today.
5
Slotssøen
Stroll beside the serene Slotssøen lake, where peaceful waters reflect the castle's magnificent silhouette. Walk along the shoreline and enjoy the tranquil conclusion to your historical journey.
