The Top 9 Castles in Helsingør
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 9
beautiful castles to choose from in Helsingør. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Helsingør. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 14, 2025
Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Shakespeare and Kronborg
Shakespeare made Kronborg the site of his immortal play Hamlet, and outside Denmark the castle is now best known as …
Shakespeare and Kronborg
Shakespeare made Kronborg the site of his immortal play Hamlet, and outside Denmark the castle is now best known as …
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Gurrehus is not far from the much-visited castle ruins. The origins go back several centuries. It was rebuilt in 1881 in the style of Rosenborg Castle …
Gurrehus is not far from the much-visited castle ruins. The origins go back several centuries. It was rebuilt in 1881 in the style of Rosenborg Castle …
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With its royal history and fantastic location on Öresund, Sofiero Castle and Gardens are a unique destination. Here, the Royal Garden Heritage is cleverly enhanced with innovative garden design and …
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Marienlyst Castle was originally a royal pleasure palace, which was first built in 1588, later rebuilt and also used as a seaside hotel.
Below the castle there is a small …
Below the castle there is a small …
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The castle in Fredensborg was built between 1720 and 1722 by King Frederik IV in Italian style and is considered an example of the Nordic Baroque. The castle park, which …
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