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Palace · Hillerød, Região da Capital
Palácio de Fredensborg (Fredensborg Slot)
The royal family's spring and autumn residence, 10 km from Hillerød, built from 1720 to 1726 beside Lake Esrum. The Baroque park is open year-round; the palace usually opens for guided tours in July.
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About Palácio de Fredensborg (Fredensborg Slot)
Fredensborg, the "castle of peace", was built by Frederick IV between 1720 and 1726, shortly after the end of the Great Northern War, and was inaugurated in 1722. The white building, with a central dome, stands on the shore of lago Esrum and is used by the royal family during part of spring and autumn for receptions and state visits.
The baroque park, one of the largest in Denmark, has star-shaped avenues that radiate from the palace and cross the wood. The Vale dos Noruegueses (Nordmandsdalen) brings together about 70 statues of peasants and fishermen from Norway and the Faroe Islands, from the 18th century, arranged in an amphitheatre. The part of the park near the palace is reserved for the royal family, but it usually opens to the public in July.
The palace usually opens for guided tours in July, when the royal family is not in residence; otherwise, the park is enough for a visit, with walks down to the shore of lago Esrum.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
1 hour for the park; 1.5 to 2 hours with the guided tour of the palace, when available.
Best time
In July, when the palace usually opens for guided visits and the reserved area of the park also opens; confirm the dates.
How to get there
Fredensborg station is on the train line between Hillerød and Helsingør, 10 minutes from Hillerød, and the palace is a 15-minute walk from there. By car, 10 km from Hillerød.
Tip
Get off at a station on the train between Hillerød and Helsingør and explore the park on foot. On the shore of lago Esrum there are trails and picnic spots.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Palácio de Fredensborg (Fredensborg Slot)
Can you enter the Palácio de Fredensborg?
Only in July, when guided visits are usually held. The park is open year-round.
What is the Vale dos Noruegueses?
An amphitheatre in the park with about 70 statues of peasants and fishermen from Norway and the Faroe Islands, dating from the 18th century.
How to get there from Hillerød?
On the train to Helsingør, getting off at Fredensborg station (10 minutes), and then a 15-minute walk.