The “Two Magnificent Renaissance Castles North of Copenhagen” were with Tours By Locals. The first castle is Kronborg Castle near the city of Helsinore, Denmark. This castle is located where the sound meets Denmark and Sweeden. Kronborg Castle is also known as the castle of “Hamlet” which inspired William Shakespere. The court of Danish King Frederick II was here and 400 years of Danish Kings ruled the sound and collected dues from passing ships.
The second castle was the Fredericksborg Castle in Helsinore, Denmark. Fredericksborg is the largest Renaissance castle in Northern Europe and is situated on three small islands in a lake by the city of Hilleroed. The great Danish King Christian IV was born in Fredericksborg Castle in 1577.
Arrangements can be made with www.Toursbylocals.com. Then choose “Copenhagen, Denmark”, then choose “Two Magnificent Castles Private Tour from Copenhagen.”
Pick-up begins at your hotel, ship, rail station, or bus station in Copenhagen. The tour guide is Anders who is very informative on all things Danish as well as his two castles. Your tour will start around the coastal road of the city to Helsinore where you will see the castle, the sea, and Sweeden. This tour for two costs $1,385.00 USD.
Tour is 6 hours long, in a luxury Mercedes Benz Sprinter with a driver and Anders as your guide. Tour Number is 223943 and is a light activity tour. After touring Kronborg Castle you will drive to Hillerod and have a light lunch before visiting Frederiksborg Castle and the drive back to Copenhagen.
Anders is a tall lanky Danish Gentleman with perfect English. He is also very informative on both castles, Danish smorgesbords, and many Danish customs and history. Anders is certified to give a private tour in both castles. Spend a day with him and you will enjoy it!
Also see Kronborg Castle, Fredericksborg, and Hilleroed lunch which are all segments of this tour in www.trippinginstyle.com.