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A little north from Copenhagen, in Helsingør, you can visit the actual castle where Shakespeare set Hamlet.
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- See the famous statue of national hero Holger the Dane
- Walk through a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Imagine yourself in Shakespeare’s play
Children
Everyone under 18 has free entry to the castle, no ticket required
Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult
Opening hours
Monday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00
Languages
Daily tours available in English and Danish
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours in advance
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- Free access to bathroom
Kronborg Castle
Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Public Transport
The nearest stops are Helsingor (train) and Kulturværftet (bus 342, 347, 353, 388, 801A & 803).
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Tour Kronborg Castle
With this ticket you can explore the castle which Shakespeare named Elsinore. You can make your way through the castle including the ballroom, Renaissance chapel, casemates, as well as the castle yard. If you want you can choose to take a guided tour, which are available on select days (check starting times upon arrival at the castle shop), or you can bring your own earphones and listen to the audio guide at selected locations in castle.
Kronborg Castle dates back to 1420, when it was a fortress known as Krogen. The fortress, set at the narrowest point of the Øresund, was used to control entry to the waterway. Between 1574 and 1585, King Frederick II had the medieval fortress transformed into the Renaissance castle it is today, though it was faced by a massive fire in 1629 and occupation by the Swedes from 1658-1660.
Shakespeare’s Elsinore - Hamlet’s Castle
No one knows if Shakespeare ever visited Kronborg but it is certain he had heard the rumours of the decadent lifestyle maintained at the court. British players visited Kronborg several times during Shakespeare’s time, who like told the famous playwright about the castle.
Today, you can enjoy live performances of Shakespeare’s greatest plays from both Danish and international companies in summer at the castle during the Shakespeare festival. For the festival an open-air theatre is created with a stage built across the moat, with the castle as a backdrop.
Get your tickets to Kronborg Castle and visit Holger the Dane
One thing you cannot miss when you visit Kronborg Castle is an audience with Holger the Dane, who sits deep down under the castle amongst the crypts and catacombs. Holger is known to every Dane, for he will sleep until the day when Denmark is in real trouble, and he will wake up and defend the mother country. Get your tickets now so you don’t miss out on this great day-trip from Copenhagen.
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davey1949
Very Good Castle Experience
Very nice castle experience. Very enjoyable. Lots to look at and see, nicely set up, looks great for kids too. Take the time to climb the stairs up to the roof of the tower for great views of the town, up the coast, and of Sweden. Great pictures! Very beautiful inside and out. Well worth a visit.
Nov 7, 2024kpgc
Beautiful Castle on the Headland.
The Castle was great. From the position of it on the straight, you get the sense of it power of days gone by. It was fantastic to tour all the room and the view from the tower was great, with Norway a short cannonball shot away. The walk of the casements was very interesting, we weren’t sure if we were going to find our way out. The grounds an battlements are great for walking also. Definitely worth thr day out.
Oct 4, 2024Croftboy
Worth visiting !
Lovely and very interesting place to visit. A lot of information about the connection with the Danish royal Family Helpful staff !
Sep 24, 2024Tigger103
A must for Shakespeare enthusiasts
We were staying in Copenhagen but were keen to see this castle because of its connection to Shakespeare's Hamlet. Our visit formed part of a coach tour which also took us across to Sweden so we had limited time here, although we were able to get a small discount on the admission price via our tour company. Recommendation is that an average visit takes about 2 hours - our coach tour allowed for 1.5 hours but we were able to see a fair amount of the castle during that time, including a quick visit to the gift shop.
Sep 17, 2024BearTravelers33
Very pretty
Very cool and restored version of hamlet’s castle. Lots of cool information and recreations, it was quite immersive and the grounds were absolutely beautiful. Totally worth a visit.
Sep 15, 2024alisond63AB
Worth going through
From the outside, it’s not that interesting, but it’s really worth walking around inside. It’s been nicely restored, and it really feels like a place where people lived and did interesting things — most castles feel more like museums, I find. It’s also worth taking a look around, it’s on the beautiful headland that allowed Danish kings to collect all those tolls that paid for the fancy lifestyle.
Sep 8, 2024regm889
History and beauty
Enjoyed the sight and view from the Castel also some history. Some part under renovation, nice view of Sweden from top and surrounding areas good visit of small town
Aug 28, 2024Ingo618
Beautiful castle located by the sea full of history, art and interesting stories.
Beautiful castle located by the sea full of history, art and interesting stories. Easu access by boat from Sweden or train from Copenhagen.
Aug 14, 2024geasby14
Captivating guide and castle
Visited as part of my Copenhagen Card purchase. Fortunately, I joined an English language tour with a captivating guide. Lively, humorous history of the castle and links to the setting of Hamlet. He handled the movement between rooms seamlessly. Great train system to take you to the town. A short walk to the impressive castle. Well worth the trip out.
Jul 26, 2024GaryandLesleyTravel
Definitely worth a visit
Kronborg Castle originally built between 1574 & 1585 by Frederick II all but the chapel was destroyed by fire in 1629, ironically its reconstruction was funded by Christian IV the same King that years later could not afford to reconstruct his own castle. Unlike Frederiksborg castle this one is laid out simply and more like it may have been in the day making it easy to imagine how they lived. The cask-mates are worth a visit as is the walk around the outside between the sea and the ramparts getting great views of the castle and Sweden just across the channel.
Jul 6, 2024TV2451
Hamlet's Castle
This is Hamlet's Castle, located on a strategic spot along the Sea. Supposedly built for protection and to collect taxes from passing boats. It is surrounded by a moat and gardens. We took a long walk around it and along the waterfront. Lovely.
Jul 6, 2024emilygI6675IT
Recomend
Very interesting and historic castle. Well maintained and presented, with interesting rooms and items. Information boards presented in Danish & English. Staff were friendly & helpful, speaking good English. Also nice to just wander around outside the agtes. Make sure to wear stable shoes as the underground areas are dark & uneven.
Jul 4, 2024Total-Biz-Traveller
Great Daytrip from Copenhagen! Worth it
Kronborg Castle, Helsingør Day trip time, although we wanted to drive further but got prevented! However the stop in Helsingør was totally worth it, about 50 minutes from our place in Copenhagen, totally worth the drive! Kronborg is a castle and stronghold in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. Immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare's play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. (Source @wikipedia) A 17th century castle build by the Frederic the 2nd, for his wife Queen Sophie of Mecklenburg(he was 38 , she was 15), he was infatuated by his wife he build her the dream castle so to speak! Little anecdote, looking at the writings inside the Church/Chapel it was all in German, after I inquired about that, seems in their days the Nobility in Denmark would converse in German! Interesting! Lovely walk around the whole area, impressive! Enjoy! #thetourist #alifetimetrip #copenhagen #denmark #helsingør #kronborgcastle
Jul 1, 2024maapar
Loved this castle
Drove here from Fredericksburg which we had visited first. Really preferred this castle- it looked more like a castle than a palace and the history was great. We did not do a tour and still felt like we learned a lot. The actors playing Hamlet and his friends are great and really get into character and will pose for photos with you.
Jul 1, 2024andreeadomes
Awesomeeee
One of the most beautiful castles we have seen. The view to the sea is to die for. Really amazing experience that I recommend.
May 6, 2024Comets01
Interesting history
Worth a visit. Take a guided tour to hear the history - a key part of Danish royalty and the importance of the location to guard against attackers.
May 4, 2024R3318SVjonathanw
December 2023
Interesting place to visit. The underground section was amazing. Would definitely visit in winter, looks amazing with ice and snow.
Feb 18, 2024NicanorRosario
Hamlet and Vikings
Simply amazing, and the place to visit while on Helsingør. It's not only the castle that inspired Hamlet, but it's full of story, amazing architecture, art, and history. Words don't make it justice
Jan 30, 2024McCloskey13
Great experience with a lot of history
A well looked after castle full of history. It was well laid out and easy to navigate around. I was there on a bad day so the views weren’t so great, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Being in the casements by myself was also completely terrifying…. never moved so quickly in my life.
Dec 22, 20239changp
Positive Aspects
It is well preserved. Paintings in the Grand Ball Room are fabulous. Tapestries in the Little Room are brilliant. The view at the top of the tower is spectacular. The WiFi connection is good.
Oct 28, 2023mmcmsmbm
Always enjoy this castle
Visited here during our two week road trip of Denmark. I have been here numerous times but one in our party had never been here. Especially enjoyed the tower, the climbing, as well as the gorgeous vistas. We always enjoy the dungeon, but several in our party struggle with mobility so we were unable to enjoy the entire dungeon.
Oct 18, 2023vegetarian-girl
Great fun up north
Part of Copenhagen Card, the train and museum provided a wonderful excursion out of the city. We did the free tour as the castle is huge. Very interesting. Not as ornate as Rosenborg. Both wonderful to visit.
Oct 8, 2023Baylovers
Fantastic castle in a beautiful location
We visited Kronborg Slot recently and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The castle is well preserved and sits in a beautiful location on the ocean looking towards Sweden. The moat is also outstanding as is every aspect of the castle
Oct 1, 2023gnadivi
Historical, Interesting, & Entertaining
Before visiting Kronborg Castle, I actually read Hamlet for the first time to better understand the connection between the Shakesperean play and the fortress. It provided me with the most context when climbing up the 145-step spiral staircase leading to the watchtower, called "Cannon Tower". This is where the opening scene of Hamlet takes place, when two soldiers (Bernardo & Francisco) discuss seeing the ghost of Hamlet's recently murdered father. I didn't see any ghosts myself while I was up there, but I did get a lovely view of Sweden across the Øresund Strait. Kronborg Castle has an interesting history of its own and is worth a visit, but wear comfortable shoes because you'll be doing plenty of walking.
Sep 28, 2023candicedocpeds
Great 1/2 day or full day trip
There was plenty to do and see at the castle. The view at the top of the tower was definitely worth the 145 steps up. And the castmates were really cool to see. We did a quick half day trip from Copenhagen and the train rides out and back were easy. Train took about 45 min. Would recommend!
Sep 26, 2023JenH1508
A highlight
The highlight of my recent trip and well worth a day out of Copenhagen. I used the Copenhagen Card for free entry - however much a ticket would usually cost, I guarantee it's worth it! Particularly enjoyed exploring the case mates below ground where Holger Danske sits - great fun even as an adult! The 145 spiral stairs up the cannon tower are not for those with aching legs! Gift shop is reasonably priced.
Sep 16, 2023Coryy20
Impressive
This castle a long drive from the city center but was so worth it. At the back of this castle is the sea and to the front to enter a lake crosses it. The premises is very big and it will take some time to walk the complete perimeter. The castle is very big and has an aura about it. It was during winter and very windy so my visit was less than an hour. It was really worth the drive. I can only imagine how beautiful this area is during the summer, especially with the sea at the back of it. It is a definite must see.
Aug 24, 2023Niamh647
Beautiful castle - the adjoining town well worth a visit too!
What an amazing castle. This is a must see if you're visiting Copenhagen! It is a 35/40min train ride away from the city, the train tickets are easily accessible from the dot app. The castle is steeped in history and is just stunning. The castle and the city of Elsinore around it is just so stunning and has a wonderfully quaint atmosphere. The day that we visited the castle wasn't too crowded and it was a really comfortable visit. If you are at all claustrophobic I would avoid the lower casemates but what a treat to imagine how horrible life as a prisoner would be in the castle. It is well recreated with very dim lights - we used the lights on our phones to guide us through the pathways but all is well signposted. While there is a lot to see and do in Copenhagen I would definitely recommend spending a half day here to enjoy everything Elsinore has to offer. I would also recommend a visit to the food market which is just a stones throw from the cultural centre and harbour next to the castle. The food on offer there was fantastic. My personal favourite was Adado the Argentinian grill. Their beef steak with parmesan chips (fries) were absolutely divine! A visit to Elsinore would not be complete without a visit to Lynheims Efte Ole Jensen's cheese shop on the main pedestrianised street. It is a 3 min walk from the train station and a very easy pit stop on your way back to Copenhagen.
Aug 15, 2023drlambda
Fascinating place to visit (but plan to eat elsewhere)
Impressive building and nice with a short 15 min monologue in English to give a little background. Some nicely presented rooms and some interesting history. Lots of potential if they should wish to take inspiration from places like Warwick Castle in the UK… but then this place is much cheaper. The coffee shop outside the castle was closed and the only one inside sold frozen sausage rolls heated in an air fryer or cookies in plastic. Don’t come for the food… but this caste really is a must visit. If you’re here then I’d recommend coming in the morning then going to Louisiana museum of modern art afterwards. A perfect day trip from Copenhagen!!!
Jul 26, 2023BigMerk
Outside visit only due to time constraint - very impressive
We were on a ships tour so only had time for an extErior visit of the castle. It’s very impressive and sits on the sea front with Fantastic views across to Sweden
Jul 23, 2023margherital761
Sulle orma di Amleto
Spettacolare tour del castello di Amleto! Visita molto organizzata degli interni del castello, si possono visitare tutti gli interni arredati come camere da letto e sala da ballo, le cucine, i sotterranei e salire sulla torre dalla quale è possibile vedere uno splendido panorama della baia circostante, compresa la costa svedese. Si raggiunge comodamente in 40 minuti da Copenaghen. Cosigliatissimo!!
Sep 30, 2024senanirem
Bonito castillo con refrescantes alrededores
El castillo es bonito y la visita del interior es agradable, vale la pena. También son muy agradables las zonas circundantes, con el mar y la visión de la cercana costa sueca. Elsinor es un pueblecito machacado por el turismo, con una calle principal que tiene cierto aire a lo peor de Benidorm. Pero bueno, te puedes tomar una cerveza, si estás dispuesto a pagar su desorbitado precio, para descansar de la visita.
Aug 31, 2024Lovemontagna34
Una piacevole sorpresa
Il castello è molto bello e interessante per i bambini.....belli i giochi nel chiostro e divertente Amleto che scherza con i bambini.
Aug 27, 2024Adgapa
Muy entretenido
Esta no es la típica visita a castillos y palacios. El castillo Kronborg está en Elsinor, a 45 minutos de Copenhague. Vale la pena el trayecto. El camino alrededor del castillo te permite unas vistas muy buenas de la costa y el mar. El patio interno del castillo tiene algunos juegos interactivos. Dentro del castillo podrás conseguirte a algunos personajes muy bien logrados, sobre todo al propio Hamlet que, si tienes suerte, va a tener una simpática conversación contigo. Recomendado. Al salir pueden visitar el Museo Marítimo justo al frente y comer en el edificio Street Food con varias opciones.
Aug 21, 2024janerY4434UL
Formidabelt slot med gratis historisk fortælling
Et fantastisk slot som ligger såå utrolig flot med udsigt til Sverige. Vi fik en fantastisk gratis del- rundvisning d 12 august af en meget viden mand som fortalte om slottet og dens historie og meget mere om Danmark og Sverige .
Aug 19, 2024272raffaellad
Nel castello di Amleto
Suggestivo il castello e molto ben localizzato, interessante anche la visita interna sopprattutto la parte dei sotterranei molto ben conservati e molto sviluppati
Jun 26, 2024gerrit69
Geschichte zum Erleben nah
Die Kronburg ist eine hervorragend gut erhaltene Burganlage. Im Innern können die Repräsentations- und Wohnräume ehemaliger Könige besichtigt werden. Die Beschreibungen in den Räumen sind sehr anschaulich. Der Gang in die Kasematten Lohnt sich vor allen Dingen zum Gruseln. Es ist dort sehr dunkel und deshalb etwas unheimlich. Der Eintritt ist bis 18 Jahre frei. Erwachsene zahlen 125 DKK.
Apr 12, 2024Kamaxx
Abenteuer im Schloss
Die Räume sind zwar weniger prunkvoll als die umliegenden Schlösser, aber gerade das macht Kronborg so besonders. Man kann im Schloss einiges ausprobieren und die dunklen Kasematten sind für jung und alt ein Abenteuer, das durch die tolle Ausstellung zu Emotionen abgerundet wurde.
Apr 2, 20240verTheW0rld
Imponente
Castello imponente costruito a nord di Copenhagen sul mare, c’è tanto da vedere sia dal castello stesso che le varie costruzioni presenti. Necessita di 3/4 ore
Jan 30, 2024Gullivernelmondo
Un Bel Castello che ha ispirato anche Shakespeare
La visita al castello è stata come un viaggio nel passato tra le mura medievali, i saloni sontuosamente decorati, le torri imponenti e i cortili spaziosi. Sembrava di essere davvero all'interno di un racconto epico. La vista panoramica sullo stretto è molto bella, con la Danimarca da una parte e la Svezia dall'altra. Il punto culminante della visita è stato il salone del trono, dove si dice che il leggendario principe Amleto di Shakespeare abbia fatto la sua famosa comparsa. Un'esperienza davvero bella consiglio se siete in Danimarca di andarlo a vedere!!
Jan 29, 2024799giuseppev
Castello da favola.
Un meraviglioso castello nel nord della Danimarca, che guarda alla vicina costa svedese. Famoso per rappresentare l'Amleto di Shakespeare, e per ospitare nei sotterranei la statua di Ogier il Danese.
Jan 2, 2024colby65
Una fortezza sul mare
Situato nella cittadina di Helsingor questa fortezza si raggiunge con il treno da Copenaghen in meno di un'ora. Castello rinascimentale , sito Unesco, molto bello dove si narra Shakespeare abbia messo in scena il suo Amleto. Situato sulla punta estrema danese che dista solo 4 km dalla costa svedese, posizione strategica e panorama molto bello. Se volete attraversare lo stretto c'è un servizio di traghetti. Merita l'escursione e l'entrata è gratuita con la Copenaghen Card
Oct 20, 2023Sofia1981
Gennemført og fantastisk efterårsferie
Vi har været der i ugen 42, efterårsferien, det var en helt fantastisk udstilling. Både den i kælderen om monstre, men især den på slottet. Vi skulle hjælpe med at løse et mysterium om hvem der mon havde forsøgt at forgifte kongen. Vi kom rundt og talte med 4 engagerede og dygtige skuespillere, som hverisær spillede en karakter på slottet. Mega fantastisk. Børn på hhv 3 år, 6 år, 9, år og 11 år, som alle var dybt fascineret.
Oct 16, 2023Angelesez
Castillo de Hamlet
Muy sencillo por dentro puesto que solo vivian a temporadas algunos de los reyes principalmente en el siglo xvi y xvii Posteriormente fue cuartel militar y carcel Se ven las orillas de Suecia desde las ventanas del castillo Es el punto mas cercano a Suecia en el extrecho de Oresun En los sotanos esta la estatua del heroe nacional Holger que fue un vikingo que segun la leyenda de despertara y cogera su espada si Dinamarca es amenazada
Oct 8, 2023SevillaElena
Recomendable 100%
Recomendable 100%!! el gran salón donde Hamblet está escondido tras una esquina y te asalta simpáticamente haciendo muy bien su papel, nos gusto mucho. Ibamos en una excursión junto a Lund y Malmo y teníamos 1 h y media para ver no solo el castillo sino Helsingor, con Hans, el sirenito de acero que está en el puerto cerca del castillo; por eso íbamos con mucha prisa y no empleamos más tiempo en el Castillo que bien lo merece en cada dependencia, las mazmorras las vimos rápido para tener más tiempo, la iglesia, cocina....y rodear el castillo se veia muy interesante desde el ferry pero como queríamos ver al sirenito y demás. No perdéroslo!!
Oct 6, 2023KatiaAgen
Incontournable
Superbe lieu, au bord de la mer, la Suède de l’autre côté, bien visible. Nous avons eu un temps splendide. Le château en lui même vaut le détour, à 30 minutes de train depuis Copenhague. Trajet et visite inclus dans la Copenhaguen Card. La cour est aussi belle que la vie extérieure. A l’intérieur les pièces sont meublées, avec moins de faste que d’autres châteaux mais rappelons que ce château avait été laissé à l’armée. Il est tout de même meublé. La salle de la Reine est superbe, la salle de bal idem. On apprend beaucoup de choses en lisant tous les panneaux. Les visites commentées sont comme partout en danois ou en anglais, nous avons préféré lire. Vous découvrirez en plus les cuisines, et à ne pas louper, les sous-sols (kasemate) qu’on parcourt dans la pénombre (éclairage minimaliste). A faire absolument. Petits frissons garantis, même pour les grands!
Sep 28, 2023GianlucaB439
Un'escursione INTERESSANTE
Un'escursione di mezza giornata (anche di più se si vuole) da Cpoenaghen.... Helsingor ed il suo castello si raggiungono facilmente con 45 minuti circa di treno. Noi siamo partiti dalla stazione di Norreport ed i biglietti per il treno si fanno direttamente alla stazione alle macchinette.... costo intorno ai 12 €... Una volta arrivati alla stazione di Helsingor, a piedi raggiungete il centro, che consiglio di visitare perchè è molto carino, e sempre a piedi proseguite per il castello. Dall'esterno del Castello cè una bellissima vista su Helsinborg (Svezia). Visto l'orario non siamo entrati dentro il castello ma consiglio di calcolare meglio i tempi e di farci un giro. Una gita fuori porta che ho gradito molto. La consiglio.
Sep 11, 2023cyrilbG5263ZA
Splendide
Absolument à faire. Accessible facilement de Copenhague, ce château est rempli d'histoire. Le personnel est extrêmement accueillant, sympathique et très à l'écoute des visiteurs. Ils ont à cœur de partager leur savoir. Vraiment sympa
Sep 5, 2023Z2637PTsaraf
Patrimonio UNESCO Danese
Splendida fortezza imponente sul mare. Bellissima sia all'interno che esternamente dove è possibile fare tutto il giro attorno con vista mare. Consigliatissima.
Aug 31, 2023Mitoku
Bella gita da Copenaghen
La visita è molto piacevole, animata anche da personaggi con costumi dell'epoca, che allietano soprattutto i più piccoli. Si possono visitare tutte le sale interne, con i loro arredamenti, i sotterranei, le cucine e la parte esterna. Un paio d'ore che volano senza accorgersene. Il castello si trova a circa 40 minuti da Copenaghen e si presta per una gita in giornata magari abbinandolo al museo Louisiana, che si trova a pochi chilometri, ed al centro di Helsingor. Noi ci siamo andati con il nostro camper che si può comodamente parcheggiare vicino all'ingresso (a pagamento). Comoda la possibilità di acquistare i biglietti on-line.
Aug 27, 2023
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