The Danish royal family's Baroque spring and autumn residence beside Lake Esrum, with free palace gardens and lakeside walks.
Fredensborg Palace is the Danish royal family's spring and autumn residence, on the shore of Lake Esrum about 40 km north of Copenhagen. The Baroque palace is open to guided tours in the summer season, and the palace gardens, free to enter, include the Nordmandsdalen valley with sandstone statues of Norwegian and Faroese farmers. Fredensborg station is a 5-10 minute walk from the palace and about 40 minutes from København H by regional train. Lake Esrum and the Gribskov forest are nearby for walks. The palace tours are not available when the royal family is in residence, so check kongehuset.dk and kongeligeslotte.dk before travelling.
| Distance | About 40 km north of Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Travel time | About 40 minutes by train |
| Getting there | DSB regional train from København H to Fredensborg station, then walk 10 minutes |
| Difficulty | easy |
| Address | Slotsgade 1, 3480 Fredensborg |
How to get there
- Mode
- DSB regional train
- Cost
- DKK 80-100 (about USD 12-16)
- Frequency
- Hourly
Location
Slotsgade 1, 3480 Fredensborg
55.9686, 12.3792 View on map
Highlights
- Royal Baroque palace
- Nordmandsdalen sandstone statues
- Lake Esrum walks
- Easy regional train
Tips for visiting
- Check kongeligeslotte.dk for tour dates; tours are suspended when the family is in residence.
- The palace gardens are free to enter when open.
- Combine with a walk along Lake Esrum.
- Take the regional train from København H to Fredensborg.
When to visit
July to August for palace tours; May to September for the gardens.
Accessibility
The gardens are mostly level; the palace tours involve stairs.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Fredensborg Palace?
Guided tours run in summer; check kongeligeslotte.dk.
Are the gardens free?
Yes, the palace gardens are free to enter when open.
How long does it take to get there?
About 40 minutes by regional train from København H.