Frederiksborg Castle – the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia

One thing I love about Denmark is its beautiful and magnificent castles and royal gardens. An easy favorite is Frederiksborg Slot located in Hillerød. It served as the royal residence of Christian IV, Scandinavia’s longest reigning king, in the 17th century. I visited the palace complex twice, first with my Danish language class and the second … More Frederiksborg Castle – the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia

Kronborg Castle – Home to Shakespeare’s Hamlet

Kronborg Slot is no doubt one of the most beautiful castles in Denmark. Together with my sisters, I explored the UNESCO site and the surrounding neighborhood on a beautiful weekend. Kronborg is located in the municipality of Helsingør, at the most northeastern tip of the island Zealand. Its location was perfect during the 1500s, when … More Kronborg Castle – Home to Shakespeare’s Hamlet