Hillerød Travel Guide

 balhannah Says:  All I could say when I saw this was WOW! This would have to be one of the most beautiful Chapels I have ever seen. The Chapel was designed and completed in the 1680's. Christian V was the first king to be anointed, and he established the Chapel of the Orders, where shields... 

 balhannah Says:  After passing through the entrance area, the first room we entered was the Rose Room, also known as the Knight's room. Absolutely huge, this is a magnificent room! It has been re-constructed to how it looked during the time of Christian IV. Back then, it was used as a Dining... 

 balhannah Says:  The Mint Gate and the secret passage differs from the castle, in that it is of brick, but with sandstone facings, and not just red brick like the rest of the Castle. The gate building with a secret passage across the moat was erected in 1616. It contained a mint, hence the... 

 balhannah Says:  The one-storey terrace wing was completed in 1609. Take a look at it from the Moat, for you will see a gallery of mythological figures in sandstone. Later it was fitted with open arcades facing the courtyard, and in the middle stood a portal with the coats of arms of the... 

 balhannah Says:  The main wing to the north, is the King's Wing and was completed in 1604. Here the King and Queen resided on the first floor. On completion of the castle in 1621, the King's Wing facing the courtyard was decorated with a two-storey gallery of mythological figures mounted... 

 balhannah Says:  On passing through the Castle gate, I am greeted by a magnificent fountain known as the "Neptune Fountain."It was built in 1622, and is a beautiful piece of work. The fountain has the sea god, "Neptune," towering over other bronze figures. This is a copy of the original... 

 balhannah Says:  Frederiksborg Castle is built on three islets, and is surrounded by a beautiful lake and baroque gardens. We entered over a Bridge onto the middle islets where two parallel two-storey wings surround the Outer Courtyard. On one side, is the Lord of the Manor's House, erected... 

 balhannah Says:  Arriving by Train at Hillerod Station, we then walked probably less than 30mins, to the old town of Hillerod.As it was wet, not that many people were about. A browse in the shop windows, and I found Chocolate Mageriet, which had a chocolate model of Frekeriksborg Castle!... 

 DSwede Says:  The "Sea Gull" was the first boat to operate a short ferry service in 1903. Since then, the boats have been updated, restored and currently the ferry is a 30pax rebuilt lifeboat from the Danish cruise ship Jutlandia.The total cruise is 1 nautical mile, with three stops in a... 

 Roeffie Says:  Fredensborg Palace and Gardens Opening hoursJuly, the Palace is open for guided tours every 15 minutes all days from 13:00 to 16:30. Entrance fee DKK 35.00 adults DKK 15.00 children. Joint ticket for the Palace and the Orangery and Herb Garden:DKK 55.00 adultsDKK 25.00... 

 ValbyDK Says:  Frederiksborg Castle Gardens consist of the Baroque Garden - laid out in the 1720s by King Frederik IV and restored in the 1990s with more than 70000 plants and trees - and a landscaped garden where you’ll find King Frederik II’s small Bath House Castle (Badstueslottet)... 

 ValbyDK Says:  Frederiksborg Castle has an outstanding collection of old portraits and history paintings and they creates a great historical atmosphere when you are walking around inside the old castle.However, the castle also contains a modern collection with paintings from the 20th and... 

 ValbyDK Says:  Frederiksborg Castle Chapel from 1617 is a very beautiful part of Frederiksborg Castle. The chapel was only slightly damaged by the fire in 1859 and therefore most of the interiors are from the time of King Christian IV. The Compenius Organ and the magnificent altarpiece... 

 ValbyDK Says:  Frederiksborg Castle is situated in the centre of Hillerød on three islets in the Castle Lake surrounded by Frederiksborg Castle Gardens. The castle is named after King Frederik II who built the oldest parts of the castle in 1560. His son - the Danish architect King -... 

 ginte Says:  Hillerod, in the heart of North Zealand, is surrounded by some of the most beautiful and extensive woodlands in Denmark. It's easy to reach from all derections. It's a must visit while being in Denmark, so don't miss it!As the history tells - The city's role as a hub began...