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About Kronborg Castle

Want to step right in history and literature in one go? You are at the right place. Kronborg Castle, a Renaissance castle is the stronghold of Denmark and is the castle that became the home of the Prince of Hamlet in The Tragedy of Prince Hamlet by William Shakespeare. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its magnificent spires and copper roof are a sight to behold. It sits on the edge of a water body and across that, you can see Sweden in all its grandeur. You can walk through the entire castle and its grounds, right down to the basement to Holger Danske. There are tourists guides available as well. If you are visiting in summer, be sure to catch many performances of Hamlet on the palace grounds by theatre groups and by the guides as well. If you're a Shakespeare enthusiast yourself, you could even stage a monologue yourself.

Must See

  • Renaissance Castle
  • Frederik II’s Ballroom
  • Statue of Ogier the Dane
  • Hamlet Live Action Play

How to reach

By train:

From Copenhagen Central Station and Nørreport Station to Elsinore. From there, it's a 15-minute walk to the Castle. Check train schedules on www.dsb.dk.

By taxi:

Take a taxi from Elsinore to Kronborg. It is a journey of 1 km that can be covered in 4 minutes and costs 50 to 65 DKK.

Tips

  • No access to the castle yard without ticket.
  • Due to many visits in the peak season queue at the ticket office can occur. 
  • Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • With a Copenhagen Card in hand, you get free admission to Kronborg and over 80 attractions as well as free public transportation in the whole capital region. 
  • Every summer, you can experience the well-known Shakespeare drama Hamlet at first hand when Hamlet Live takes place at Kronborg Castle.
  • There are a number of stairs at Kronborg and no elevators at the castle.
  • Folding and prams must not be included in the castle, but can be parked in pram parking next to the ticket sales or at the entrance in the dark gate which is covered. A baby carrier is recommended for small children. 
  • It is not allowed to smoke in the castle or in the castle courtyard.
  • Dogs do not have access to the castle but can be aired on a leash at the surrounding castle area.

Visit Time

Sunday:           10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

Monday:          10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday:         10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday:    10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

Thursday:        10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

Friday:             10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday:         10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m.

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Waiting Time

Nil

 

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Entrance Fee

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January 2019  to May 2019

Adult: DKK 95
Child under 18 years: Free of charge
Student: DKK 85 by showing valid student ID
Group (min. 10 guests): DKK 85 (no participation in the castle’s guided tour options)
Season Pass + 1 companion: DKK 395 (not on sale during special events)

June 2019 to August 2019

Adult: DKK 145
Child under 18 years: Free of charge
Student: DKK 135 by showing valid student ID
Group (min. 10 guests): DKK 135 (no participation in the castle’s guided tour options)
Season Pass + 1 companion: DKK 395 (not on sale during special events)

September 2019 to December 2019

Adult: DKK 95
Child under 18 years: Free of charge
Student: DKK 85 by showing valid student ID
Group (min. 10 guests): DKK 85 (no participation in the castle’s guided tour options)
Season Pass + 1 companion: DKK 395 (not on sale during special events)

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Time you can spend

2 to 3 hours

 

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Weather

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