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Northern Castle Tour
Today, you will be taken outside of Copenhagen to Hillerød where you will be visiting three grand castles, Frederiksborg, Fredensborg, and Kronborg. Frederiksborg will be your first visit, a beautiful castle constructed in the 18th Century. This castle was commissioned by King Christian IV and currently houses the Museum of National History with an extensive collection of priceless paintings, porcelain, furniture, and tapestries, as well as Denmark's oldest organ dating back to 1610. Once you have toured Frederiksborg castle, you will visit Fredensborg castle gardens which is designed in French style with 69 sandstone sculptures representing Norwegian fishermen and farmers, and a gorgeous view of Lake Esrum. This castle is also currently a Summer residence of the Danish Royal family. Next, you will have lunch at Fredensborg Store Kro, which has been an integral part of the history of Fredensborg Castle, situated near the residence of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II. This inn has a unique atmosphere with historical charm, and has symbolised tradition and elegance for centuries. After lunch, you will leave for Helsingør to visit Kronborg castle. This castle is renowned as the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, and is positioned at the extreme northeastern tip of Zealand at the narrowest point of the strait between Denmark and Sweden. It is recognised as one of the significant Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. You will return to Copenhagen after your visit, for some free time before you will be taken to a Danish family for a private dinner at their home. This is a good opportunity to experience local homemade food with local hospitality.