How do you get from Copenhagen to Kronborg Castle?
It is 46 kilometers from Copenhagen to Kronborg Castle. The easiest way to get there is to take a train from the central station in Copenhagen to the town of Helsingør (Elsinore) and then walk to the castle. The train ride takes 45 minutes and the walk is another 15-20 minutes.
Why is Kronborg castle famous?
Immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe and was inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2000. In 1658, Kronborg was besieged and captured by the Swedes who took many of its valuable art treasures as war booty.
Is Kronborg Castle included in Copenhagen Card?
Kronborg Castle is included in the Copenhagen Card’s free attractions. As you’re planning your visit, check out more information on the Copenhagen Card. It’s a money-saving way to see Copenhagen easily and efficiently.
What play made Kronborg Castle so popular?
Shakespeare used Kronborg when he wrote his immortal play about the king’s son Hamlet and today, in the rest of the world, the castle is better known as Hamlet’s Castle.
Is Den Bla Planet included in Copenhagen Card?
With more than 80 attractions and free public transport included, we guarantee that you will get in the right Christmas spirit with a Copenhagen Card by hand! This means, e.g., that the National Aquarium (Den Blå Planet) is not included in the Copenhagen Card as of April 1st, 2021.
Is Copenhagen City Card worth it?
In my opinion, the Copenhagen Card is 100% worth it if it’s your first time to the city and you plan to visit as many of its top tourist destinations as you can. It also means you can quickly pop into any attractions you may have otherwise skipped, like we did with the Bakkehuset when we realised we were in the area.
What does the Copenhagen Card cover?
Yes, it does. Copenhagen Card covers all public transportation forms from/to Copenhagen Airport. With the Copenhagen Card you can use metro, red S-trains, regional trains (coast line to Elsinore/Helsingør and train to Roskilde), buses, and harbour buses. See map here.
Does Copenhagen Card include train to Malmo?
With the Copenhagen Card you can use metro, red S-trains, regional trains (coast line to Elsinore/Helsingør and train to Roskilde), buses, and harbour buses. Malmö is not part of the Copenhagen region and is not covered by the Copenhagen Card. See map here.
How to get to Kronborg Castle in Denmark?
How to get to Kronborg Castle. It is 46 kilometers from Copenhagen to Kronborg Castle. The easiest way to get there is to take a train from the central station in Copenhagen to the town of Helsingør (Elsinore) and then walk to the castle. The train ride takes 45 minutes and the walk is another 15-20 minutes.
When was the Kronborg Castle in Elsinore built?
In the period 1574-1585, Frederik II built the sumptuous renaissance castle, Kronborg Castle, as a strong symbol of wealth and power. The Sound Dues financed the towers and steeples, copper roofs and sandstone ornaments.
Why did Sweden win the Battle of Kronborg?
Kronborg was conquered by Sweden in 1658 in a disastrous war where Denmark lost Southern Sweden and was almost wiped out as a country. (To save our national pride, it should be noted that Sweden only won because they got lucky that the sea froze over and they could walk across the ice).
Which is the most important castle in Scandinavia?
Kronborg Castle is the setting of Shakespeare’s play ‘Hamlet’ and the most powerful and important castle in Scandinavia. The current castle was finished in 1585. It is located on the coast at the narrowest point of the strait of Oresund with a great view across the water to Sweden.