Frederiksborg and Hillerød: the back story

About Frederiksborg and Hillerød: the back story

By the ULTIMATE Copenhagen Editorial Team

Editor-in-Chief: Jai Michael

Frederiksborg Castle, at Hillerød in North Zealand, houses the Museum of National History, part of the Carlsberg family of foundations, and is open every day of the year; its baroque and romantic gardens run down to the lake (frederiksborg.dk). In winter 2026 the exhibition “Icy Christmas” runs from 31 October 2026 to 3 January 2027.

Getting there

By S-tog to Hillerød, then a walk or bus to the castle; check dsb.dk.

The castle

The Museum of National History at Frederiksborg is open 10:00–17:00 every day; see frederiksborg.dk.

The S-tog runs from Copenhagen to Hillerød.

Our advice: walk the castle gardens round the lake after the museum.

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Frederiksborg and Hillerød: the back story before you go.