Frederiksborg Castle gives a trip to Hillerød a clear cultural focus: the castle houses the Museum of National History, with Denmark’s national portrait gallery. Frederiksborg Palace Chapel is also part of the visit. There are also historical attractions in the city centre, two distinct garden areas and cycling routes that start in or pass through Hillerød. This lets you choose between a focus on the castle, city history and cycling tours.
Frederiksborg Castle, Garden and Lake
Frederiksborg Castle Gardens comprise two distinct garden areas: the Baroque Garden and the Landscape Garden. The castle gardens are laid out on four terraces that slope down towards the castle lake. If you are interested in the gardens, you can take in both distinct sections as well as their terraced design.
On the lake in Hillerød, Den Lille Færge M/F Frederiksborg offers sightseeing cruises. From the water, you can see Frederiksborg Castle and the Baroque Garden from the lakeside. The cruise adds a view from the lake to a visit to the castle and gardens. Check the current timetable before setting off.
Experience the City’s History
The Hillerød City Museum tells the story of the city from its medieval village origins to the present day. Its exhibits and activities bring history to life, allowing visitors to see, touch and explore it through play. Annaborg offers another point of interest: the building was constructed in 1782–1783 by district official FC Brammer and is now home to the Hillerød Art Association.
Walking tours also take you through the city’s history. A historical walk in Hillerød is 1.5 kilometres long. A walk through the city centre uses 15 signs at selected buildings and squares to tell the story of Hillerød. The digital city walk “I Modstandsbevægelsens fodspor” takes you through the city centre and tells stories from the occupation. It takes about 1.5 hours and covers approximately 4 kilometres. Check before your trip whether the digital walk is available.
Store Dyrehave and Cycling Tours
Near Hillerød, there is an information point at the entrance to Store Dyrehave, where you can find nature and cultural experiences. Store Dyrehave, near Hillerød, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Par Force Hunting Landscape in North Zealand. The landscape also features on the cycling routes described here, though the routes vary in length and course.
“Kongelige spor” is a 12-kilometre cycling tour starting in Hillerød. It passes through the Par Force hunting landscape and by the compass stone in Store Dyrehave. Cycle Route 33 is a signposted 27-kilometre route from Gilleleje Station to Frederiksborg Castle; it passes through Gribskov and Hillerød. Cycle Route 32 is 26 kilometres long and marked throughout with blue cycle route signs bearing the number 32. The information about length, start, destination and route provides different reference points for comparing the routes before a trip.
Plan Your Journey and Stay
Frederiksborg can be reached by train to Hillerød Station, followed by a walk of about 15 minutes; actual travel times may vary. Bus routes 301 and 302 from Hillerød Station stop close to Frederiksborg Castle and the museum. As routes and timetables can change, check your connections before travelling.
If you are looking for a hotel in Hillerød, you can start by considering which experiences you want to focus on during your stay: the castle and gardens, the city’s history or one of the cycling routes. The attractions differ in format and scope, from a walk through the city centre to a digital tour lasting several hours or a cycling route. This lets you choose your stay to suit the experiences you have planned.
Discover more destinations: Fredensborg, Høsterkøb, Landerslev, Hornbæk, Ballerup, Vedbæk, Kikhavn, Helsinge
For the overview of the wider region: Hovedstaden.
