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Kronborg Castle (Kronborg Slot)

Kronborg 1 B, Helsingoer 3000, Denmark
45 4921 3078
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Ranked #1 of 19 attractions in Helsingoer
Type: Castles, Historic Sites
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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Chesterland, Ohio
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129 reviews 129 reviews
36 attraction reviews
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115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Yes, historians will tell you that this castle wasn’t built until centuries after the era in which Hamlet would have lived. Yes, it’s clearly not a medieval structure. But it’s Elsinore Castle! It’s the closest thing we have to Hamlet’s castle and is therefore a lure to Shakespeare fans everywhere. It’s well worth the visit. Kronborg Castle is located in... More

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Nicosia, Cyprus
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67 attraction reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We arrived at Helsingoer with the ferry from Helsingbor (Sweeden) and Kronborg Castle was the first attraction we saw before visited Copenhagen.The castle dated 1420, now is a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE.The castle was of strategic importance for Denmark as the other countries of Baltic sea, paid fees to pass.The castle is also known as Hamlet's castle as William Shakespeare inspired... More

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Ahmedabad, India
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The location of HAMLET. Nice castle, the dungeon's are scary and cold. The royal collection is nice to see.

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doha
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Kronborg Castle is undergoing alot of external renovations. So a 10 min walk from the train station becomes more like 30 .Bus 188 goes part way. Regal and Military history buffs will get their fill .Having a 600 + year history lesson in your presence.is striking The rooms of the castle are spartinly furnished your imagination can fill in the... More

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Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

A short train ride away from Copenhagen, this is a must see! Beautiful house, friendly and helpful staff. We enjoyed our short time here.

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Monticello, IL
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Kronborg Castle is a must see if you're visiting anywhere near Copenhagen. This was the primary home for the Denmark dynasty for centuries and has a very interesting history. You can tour almost the entire castle, including the church, and the dungeon. It has been well preserved and the tour guides are very knowledgeable. The only problem is that it... More

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Oslo, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We had a guided tour around the magnificent castle and learned a lot of its intriguing history. Despite being extensively restored in the 1920's, the interiors nevertheless manages to convey a good impression of historic court life in Denmark, much aided by fascinating computer animated sequences. The museum shop is also worth a visit, as it holds a brilliant selection... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We had a fantastic visit and guided tour by the lovely guide - Petra. We came out to find that we had been issued with a fine for apparently NOT Paying for a parking ticket that was clearly displayed on the windscreen! We looked at other cars who had received the same and were displaying a ticket - this is... More

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Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

What a great outing for a morning by train from Copenhagen. Absolutely fascinating look into the history of Denmark and some context to the Shakespearian story set here. The tour was informative and since we saw Versailles in the same month it was brilliant to be able to compare the two. We packed lunch and ate it on the edge... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

The best thing by far about this castle is the super-creepy dungeon. It's dark down there and the floor is uneven, so bring (or buy) a flashlight if you're afraid of the dark or have poor night vision. Above ground, we liked that restored decorations throughout the castle were kept to a minimum. Displays were sparse, which gave our imagination... More

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