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Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
- 0.5–1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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 lake. Please note this is a tour of the Frederiksborg castle which is free to enter, and not a ticket to the castle museum.
Inclusions
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
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 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.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Stroller access is limited - While some areas may be accessible, the uphill garden sections and terraces would make this challenging for strollers.
How it compares in Copenhagen
- Its from-price is 94% below the median of the 528 experiences we list in Copenhagen.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 260 of 528.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Copenhagen
Copenhagen is Denmark's harbour capital, a low-rise city of canals, royal palaces, bicycles, pastries and a pleasure garden in the middle of town.
Copenhagen spreads across the islands of Zealand and Amager, with harbours and canals shaping the centre. Nyhavn, a seventeenth-century canal lined with coloured houses and old ships, is the classic view. Amalienborg Palace, the royal family's residence, stands on a square near the water, Rosenborg Castle holds the crown jewels, and Tivoli Gardens, open since 1843, mixes flowers, rides and concerts beside the train station.
Top-ranked sights in Copenhagen: Christiansborg Palace (Christiansborg Slot), Nyhavn, Amalienborg Palace.
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