Northern Zealand & Hamlet’s Castle Tour

Best of Copenhagen Shore Excursion from TJ Travel

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135 USD pp

Activity Level

medium

Duration

7 hours

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A tour to Northern Zealand has a lot to offer - everything from nature enthusiasts to lovers of the royal past of Denmark will enjoy this tour with beautiful coastal views and a comfortable proximity to Copenhagen.

During this program...

You will take a scenic drive out of the city area through idyllic countryside and woodlands. The typically Nordic coastline is a relaxing sight leading us closer to the legendary Kronborg Castle. The grounds at Kronborg are located strategically and stunningly right on the narrowest point, where a stretch of water separates Sweden from Denmark. This has been a location of many tax disputes for entering to the Baltic Sea in the past, as well as a fountain of intrigue as a setting of Shakespeare’s tragedy Hamlet (Hamlet Castle). Hard to tell, if King Hamlets spirit has left the premises for good, but the charm of the olden days is definitely still recognizable in every aspect of the fortress.

Once back on the bus, it will take us through some countryside lanes to another stunning masterpiece of its time, the Frederiksborg Castle. This is an equally important cultural and historical center in the town of Hillerod, where we will also take pleasure in reserving some time for lunch after the visits. An extended break next door to the castle will also allow you to take in the ample greenery and playful water ensembles on the grounds.

We will continue with our days exploring back in Copenhagen. A short drive back to the city will leave a moment of relaxed enjoyment before heading out to see the capital city highlights. Our sightseeing tour includes stops by the Tivoli Gardens, Town Hall Square, Christiansborg Palace, Nyhavn and the statue of the Little Mermaid. We will also relish in the waterfront beauty of the Opera House as we drive back towards the cruise harbor. Upon request, you can also stay in the city center after the tour.

Frederiksborg is a really beautiful castle and it was the main castle for Danish kings after Kronborg and before the powers were moved to Copenhagen. There is a lot of driving on this tour on countryside, so it should be noted that time in Copenhagen is limited.

General timeline for this tour (all transfer times depend on traffic and are estimates)

1 hour drive from Copenhagen to Kronborg
45 minutes for Kronborg Palace visit
45 minutes to drive from Kronborg to Frederiksborg
1 hour for Frederiksborg visit
1 hour free time for lunch near Frederiksborg
1 hour drive back to Copenhagen
1.5 hours for Copenhagen city tour (main highlights) and transfer back to cruise port. As the transfer back to cruise port takes about 20 minutes, the total time for Copenhagen bus sightseeing is about 1 hour and 10 minutes. During that time it is possible to see the main city highlights by bus and make 1 photo stop.

*Please, note that tour schedule will be adjusted based on the arrival time of your ship.

**This 7 hour tour is suitable when there is additional time in Copenhagen and you can spend time on your own before or after the tour. If you have only 1 day in Copenhagen and you do not want to miss the highlights of Copenhagen you can choose our - 4 hour Best of Copenhagen with Christiansborg Palace as a more suitable choice.