Before you go

Your trip to Hillerød.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Hillerød – Região da Capital Destination Helsingør and Hillerød Capital

How to get there

Aeroporto de Copenhague (Københavns Lufthavn, Kastrup) (CPH) Kastrup · 50 km
Estação de Hillerød (Hillerød Station) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. From Copenhagen, the S-tog suburban train takes about 40 minutes. From Helsingør, the regional train takes about 30 minutes, with a stop at Fredensborg.

How many days

Half a day for the Castelo de Frederiksborg and the Baroque garden; a full day if you include the park at Fredensborg. Many people combine it with Helsingør on the same day.

When to go

From May to September, when the cascades in the Baroque garden are operating and the parks are green. In July the Palácio de Fredensborg usually opens for guided tours. In winter the gardens lack flowers and opening hours are reduced.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The station is a 15-minute walk from the castle, and Fredensborg is one station away by train. A car is useful for visiting the Gribskov forests and Lake Esrum.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Hillerød

Morning
Frederiksborg
From the S-tog, walk along Slotsgade to the lake and visit the castelo, starting with the chapel and the Salão dos Cavaleiros.
Afternoon
Baroque garden
Exit through the back to the Baroque garden and climb the terraces for the view of the castle over the lake.
Late afternoon
Fredensborg
Take the train to Fredensborg and walk through the palace park to Lake Esrum.
Evening
Return to Copenhagen
Return by train via Hillerød or continue to Helsingør to stay overnight.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillerød the capital of the region?

Yes, it is the seat of the Capital Region (Region Hovedstaden), although Copenhagen is larger.

How to get from Copenhagen to Hillerød?

By S-tog, in about 40 minutes, with frequent trains.

Can you do Hillerød and Helsingør in the same day?

Yes, the regional train links the two towns in about 30 minutes.

Are there boat trips on the castle's lake?

There usually are in summer, between the town centre and the castle. Check the operating days.

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