- Address: Slottet 1B, 3480 Fredensborg, Denmark
- Phone: +45 33 40 31 87
- Website: slke.dk
- Discovery: 1753
- Architects: Joen Cornelius Krieger, Nikolai Eightved
- Architectural styles: Baroque, Dutch Classicism, Rococo
Denmark is a land of castles and palaces. Another attraction of the Danish capital is Fredensborg Castle, located 30 km from Copenhagen on the island of Zealand. Fredesborg Castle is the residence of the Danish royal family, functioning in the spring and autumn seasons, where important events (weddings, birthdays, etc.) are celebrated, and solemn receptions are held in honor of heads of other states visiting Denmark.
Fredensborg and surroundings
Construction of the castle Fredensborg was started by the order of King Frederick IV in 1720. The architect of the project was Johan Cornelius Krieger, who at that time worked in Rosenborg Castle as a gardener. Fredensborg was built in the style of French baroque, since the inauguration in 1722, it expanded and acquired new details. So, in 1726 the construction of the chapel was completed, and in 1731 - the building of the judicial office.
Travelers from Russia, for sure, will be interested to look at the Russian hall of the castle Fredensborg, where art objects related to our country are collected, for example, a portrait of Nicholas II or portraits of Margrethe II and her husband, painted by Russian artist DD Zhilinsky.
The garden adjacent to the Fredensborg castle deserves special attention. The garden is designed in Baroque style and is Denmark 's largest garden. The garden is decorated with a lot of sculptures, among which there is an exposition named the Norwegian Valley, which includes 68 sculptures of Norwegian and Faroese fishermen and farmers. The garden is free to visit only in July, the rest of the time there can only be members of the royal family.
How to get there?
You can get to the castle of Fredensborg by renting a car or by public transport - a suburban train S-train, the road from Hilleroda will take just under 10 minutes and about 40 minutes from Copenhagen. From the station, take the road to the left and go to the intersection, then turn right and go straight to the central street of the city, which will take you to the castle of Fredensborg.
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