One of Helsingør's sights: Kronborg Castle
Kronborg Castle is the perfect destination in North Zealand. Just a stone's throw from Øresund and overlooking Sweden, Kronborg Castle is one of the major attractions in Elsinore. At Kronborg there are plenty of opportunities for unique and historical experiences with your boyfriend, your good friend, partner or spouse. Experience the Casemates, visit one of our exhibitions, or come on one of our guided tours of Kronborg Castle and get a taste of the history when our castle hosts tell the stories of the old castle.
Is Kronborg your next destination in North Zealand?
Kronborg Castle is a favorite destination in North Zealand for families, groups of friends, couples and the elderly. The castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers, in addition to its beautiful location and unique architecture, a very special history, which you can experience through our exhibitions or on one of our many exciting guided tours at Kronborg Castle.
Here you can explore the castle from cellar to attic, explore the Casemates and visit Holger Danske.
In 2023, we will also present a brand new exhibition 'Monster' by Shane Brox. It brings together a collection of beautiful and quirky monsters, each representing an emotion we can all recognize. Although the exhibition is particularly aimed at children, it also provides a fertile ground for interesting conversations about the emotions that we ourselves carry around with us, and at the same time the exhibition is an exuberant, aesthetic and creative work.
Get under the skin of history with a visit to our exhibitions or on one of our educational tours with our skilled castle hosts. Kronborg is an excursion destination in North Zealand, where you will have experiences with your boyfriend, your good friends or the kids that will last long after your visit.
Experience history at Kronborg Castle
The reason why Kronborg Castle is one of the most popular sights in Elsinore is partly due to the fact that the castle is on UNESCO's World Heritage List of sites considered inalienable to humanity. The castle is located right next to the Sound and offers, in addition to its unique location, also an exciting history.
In 1420, Erik of Pomerania built a fortress, called Krogen, from which ships sailing to Elsinore could be monitored and at the same time a so-called health tax was collected from ships passing through the fortress.
Subsequently, Elsinore became known far and wide because the Sound Toll contributed to a large amount of trade in the city. Around 150 years later, in 1574, Frederik II built Kronborg Castle, as we know it today. Kronborg Castle, as we know it today, and which since then has been a favorite excursion destination in North Zealand - first for show and later for a real visit. Kronborg Castle is, in addition to being an aesthetic and architectural gem, also known from Shakespeare's world-famous drama, Hamletfrom 1603.
Shakespeare drew inspiration from the unique Renaissance castle, and Kronborg is the setting for the events that unfold in the drama.
Exciting guided tours at Kronborg Castle - every day
Looking for fun activities for couples or for the family? Every day we offer exciting and educational guided tours of Kronborg Castleso that you and your partner or the whole family can learn more about the history of the castle and gain access to some of the castle's rooms that you cannot otherwise visit. There are several different types of guided tours to choose from - some give you a quick overview of the most important points about the castle, while others go more in-depth and take you on a tour of the castle's hidden corridors and nooks and crannies.
All guided tours at Kronborg Castle are always led by one of our skilled and experienced castle hosts, who are ready to answer all your questions.
If you are visiting with an institution, you can book a guided tour of Kronborg.
An annual pass to Kronborg gives you access to more than just sights in Elsinore
With an annual pass to Kronborg Castle, the next experience with your boyfriend or your good friends is just around the corner. The annual pass gives you free admission all year round and a wide range of benefits that extend beyond the sights of Elsinore and other experiences in North Zealand. With an annual pass to Kronborg Castle you get:
Free admission on all normal opening days to Kronborg Castle
The possibility to invite a guest, such as your girlfriend or a good friend, on the dates March 18 and November 18.
Discounts on special events, such as concerts, the Christmas markets 'Christmas at Kronborg', or when the castle is open in the evening.
10% discount on everything in our cozy castle shop.
20% discount on other exciting experiences with your boyfriend, your good friends or your family under the auspices of the National Museum of Denmark. For example, you get discounts on admission to the National Museum in Copenhagen, Christiansborg Castle, the Open Air Museum and the War Museum.
Are you looking for ideas for experiences with your partner? Surprise your partner with a trip to Kronborg Castle!
Have you run out of things to do on your bucket list? Kronborg offers a lot of exciting and fun activities for couples that will give you a lot of new knowledge and a visit into history. Kronborg's castle hosts are ready to share their expert knowledge about Kronborg and all daily tours are included in the ticket.
Read more about guided tours hereand learn about a piece of Danish history, so you and your partner can quiz each other, or so you're ready for your next quiz night with friends or family.
Explore the castle shop's selection of souvenirs, homewares, toys and literature
Kronborg Castle offers a wealth of different exhibitions and activities all year round, and in the castle shop you can also explore the different rooms that revolve around Kronborg's main stories: Hamlet, Holger Danske and Frederik II.
Make your trip to Kronborg Castle one of the experiences you will remember with your girlfriend, friends or family by ending the trip with a visit to the castle shop. The castle shop is located in the castle courtyard and follows the castle's opening hours.
Discover North Zealand and visit Kronborg Castle
We look forward to seeing you at Kronborg Castle for a visit into history. You will find more practical information about tickets, opening hours, parking etc.
A place full of activities for children in North Zealand
Kronborg Castle provide fun and games for children and their adults of all ages for hours. The old castle and museum offers activities for children, and is located in North Zealand right next to Øresund.