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Frederiksborg Castle

Hillerød, Denmark

History

Christian IV’s Renaissance castle on three islets in a lake, now the Museum of National History. The baroque garden is free to walk; park in the town car parks and cross on foot.

Nearest town
Hillerød, Denmark
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.9365, 12.3006

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Denmark: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Tolls on the Great Belt and Øresund bridges. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Fredensborg CampingCampsite
    10 km from Frederiksborg Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • Nivå HavnMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Frederiksborg Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Frederiksværk LystbådehavnMotorhome stopover
    19 km from Frederiksborg Castle
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  • Helsingør CampingCampsite
    22 km from Frederiksborg Castle
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Helsingør NordhavnMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Frederiksborg Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Jyllinge LystbådehavnMotorhome stopover
    25 km from Frederiksborg Castle · 8 pitches
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All campsites in Denmark · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Frederiksborg Castle?

Frederiksborg Castle is in Hillerød, Denmark, at GPS 55.9365, 12.3006. It is about 21 km from Gilleleje.

Can you camp near Frederiksborg Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Hillerød Camping, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 86 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Frederiksborg Castle?

Frederiksborg Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: North Zealand: Hamlet’s castle and the Danish Riviera.

What is there to see near Frederiksborg Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (16 km), Kronborg Castle (23 km), Nyhavn (34 km) and Viking Ship Museum (35 km).

When is the best time to visit Frederiksborg Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually June–August. Still fine, with some compromises, in May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)