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Kronborg Slot 2C
3000 Helsingør
Denmark -
+45 4921 3078
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Neighborhood :
Outside the City
Built in 1574-85, Kronborg Castle is known throughout the literary world as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet. The castle, which lies in a strategic position overlooking the entrance to the Sound of Øresund, burnt down in 1629 but was rebuilt in 1637 by Hans van Steenwinckel the Younger. Kronborg contains the 62m-long Knight's Hall - one of the longest halls in Europe - and the famous statue of Holger Danske. Legend has it that when Denmark is threatened, the stone figure will turn into flesh and blood and rise in defence of the kingdom. Visitors to Copenhagen should not miss the opportunity to visit this fantastic Renaissance castle which was recently added to UNESCO's World Heritage List. Admission: DKK 60; pensioners DKK 50; children DKK 25
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“Awesome castle!”
This is one very impressive castle. It has huge ramparts with some being over 20 feet thick. The views are also stunning. This castle was the s...
“Castle in dannish style”
However from outside the castle look really lovely, tourists who ever visited castles in France, in the Loire valley, will definitely find it a...
“Hamlets castle - Wow!”
A trip to Helsingor takes about 45 minutes on the train from Copenhagen, and the walk to Kronborg is not too far from the train station. The ca...
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