Kronborg Castle Guides

Plain planning guides for a day at Kronborg Castle: whether it is worth the trip, tickets and opening hours, how to get there from Copenhagen, the Hamlet story, Kronborg or Frederiksborg, and what else to do in Helsingør.

Walkers on the harbour promenade in Helsingør heading to Kronborg, the last stretch of the way from Copenhagen to Kronborg Castle

How to Get to Kronborg Castle from Copenhagen

How to get to Kronborg Castle from Copenhagen by train, car, bike, ferry or tour, with travel times, parking and the walk from the station. See more.

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Kronborg and the Øresund from the ramparts on a clear morning, the view that makes Kronborg Castle worth visiting

Is Kronborg Castle Worth Visiting? An Honest Verdict

Is Kronborg Castle worth visiting? What the Hamlet castle gives you, what disappoints, who should skip it and how long to stay. See the verdict.

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Visitors crossing the moat bridge to the red gate of Kronborg, where Kronborg Castle tickets are checked

Kronborg Castle Tickets: Prices, Hours and Tips

Kronborg Castle tickets: the gate and online prices, free entry for children, the Copenhagen Card, opening hours and which tours include entry. See more.

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An open-air stage in the courtyard of Kronborg at dusk, the castle Shakespeare used as Hamlet Castle

Is Kronborg the Real Hamlet Castle? Shakespeare's Elsinore

Kronborg Castle in Helsingør is Shakespeare's Elsinore. The Amleth legend, Frederick II's players, the performances since 1816. See the story.

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Frederiksborg Castle reflected in the castle lake, one side of the Kronborg or Frederiksborg choice

Kronborg or Frederiksborg: Which Castle to Visit?

Kronborg or Frederiksborg? The Hamlet fortress on the sea against Christian IV's palace museum, on price, hours and tours. See which suits your day.

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A cobbled lane of old townhouses, one of the things to do in Helsingør beyond Kronborg

Things to Do in Helsingør Beyond Kronborg Castle

A day plan for Helsingør: what to see inside Kronborg, the Maritime Museum, the old town, the ferry to Sweden and the north coast. Start planning your day.

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