Immerse yourself in the world of literature and Danish history on this guided tour of Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, or Elsinore, the coastal fortress immortalised in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
Kronborg Castle Day Trip Itinerary
Your excursion will begin at Copenhagen Central Station, where you'll board a train heading north in the direction of Helsingør, known in English as Elsinore, a small town in eastern Denmark.
After a journey of approximately one hour, you'll arrive at Helsingør Railway Station and make the short 20-minute walk to Kronborg Castle, located on the northeastern tip of the Danish Island of Zealand. The historic fortress dates back to the 15th century, when it controlled access to the Baltic Sea, and it has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Enter the fortified complex via a bridge that crosses the cold Baltic waters, and you'll be met by the sight of the imposing castle that inspired the setting of Shakespeare's famous work, Hamlet. Discover the different legends surrounding the Danish prince who became such a mythical figure in world literature.
Explore the magnificent chambers, halls and ballrooms of Kronborg Castle to learn all about the history of the fortress and how its important inhabitants lived over the centuries. Having visited the castle interior, enjoy a stroll around the outside, where you'll see an impressive collection of cannons. The gardens of Kronborg will also offer you excellent views over the narrowest point of the Øresund Strait to the coastal Swedish town of Helsingborg.
Following your guided tour of Kronborg Castle and its surroundings, you'll walk back to Helsingør train station around 12 pm, where you'll catch the return train to Copenhagen.
Important information
This day trip does not include transport or entrance to the Kronborg Castle. To travel to Helsingør by train, you'll have to buy a 24-hour ticket which costs 130 kr (US$ 18.40) per person. Additionally, the ticket for Kronborg Castle varies depending on the date visited: it costs 90 kr (US$ 12.70) between September and May, and 140 kr (US$ 19.80) between June and August. Children under 18 years old enter the castle for free.
If you have the Copenhagen Card, your transport by train to Helsingør and entrance to the Kronborg Castle are included.
Private tour
If you'd prefer, you can reserve a private day trip to Kronborg Castle instead, with an exclusive guide just for you and your group.
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