Family experiences
Hamlet's history hunt
Jun 27, 2025-Aug 9, 2025
Award-winning kids activity with drama, elections and royal intrigue.
Join Kronborg's award-winning history hunt for children and their grown-ups! You'll be part of a royal drama where you'll explore the mysterious events, question the court - and help choose Denmark's next regent.
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Age
Best suited for children aged 7-12 years.
Ticket
The experience does not require a separate ticket. It is free for everyone who has purchased a ticket to the castle. Free admission for children under 18 years.
Time of day
Every day from June 28 - August 10, between 10:00 - 15:00.
Language
Available in both Danish and English.
Accessibility
The tour goes around the entire castle and up and down stairs. There is no elevator or lift in the castle.
Enter the story of Hamlet and decide the fate of the kingdom
The story hunt is based on Shakespeare's iconic tragedy Hamlet. As in the play, Hamlet's father, the king, is murdered by his brother Claudius, who soon after takes the throne and marries the dowager queen Gertrude - Hamlet's mother. But in this award-winning history hunt, it's now up to you to find out who will be the next king of Denmark.
You meet three candidates, all claiming to be the rightful heir to the throne. But none of them trust each other and suspicions of instability, betrayal and murder are quickly cast.
Through conversations and choices, you interact with characters from the classic drama and bring the story closer. At the same time, you are confronted with the timeless dilemmas that define Hamlet: revenge, morality, love and power.