Kronborg Castle Day Trip

Immerse yourself in the world of literature and Danish history on this guided tour of Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, or Elsinore, the coastal fortress immortalised in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

Day Trip Details

Your excursion will begin at Copenhagen Central Station, where you'll board a train heading north in the direction of Helsingør, just 1 hour away.

Once we arrive at Helsingør Railway Station, we will make the short 20-minute walk to Kronborg Castle, located on the northeastern tip of the Danish Island of Zealand. The historic fortress dates back to the 15th century, controlling access to the Baltic Sea, and has been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Enter the fortified complex via a bridge that crosses the cold Baltic waters, and you'll be met by the sight of the imposing castle that inspired the setting of Shakespeare's famous work, Hamlet. Discover the different legends surrounding the Danish prince who became such a mythical figure in world literature.

Explore the magnificent halls of Kronborg Castle to learn all about the history of the fortress and how its important inhabitants lived over the centuries. After visiting the castle interior, we’ll enjoy a stroll around the outside to see an impressive collection of cannons. The gardens of Kronborg will also offer excellent views over the narrowest point of the Øresund Strait to the coastal Swedish town of Helsingborg.

After the visit to Kronborg Castle and its surroundings, we’ll walk back to the Helsingør train station around 12 pm noon, where we’ll take the train back to Copenhagen. Then, 1 hour later, we’ll arrive at Copenhagen Central Station.

Important Information

This day trip does not include transport or admission to the Kronborg Castle. To travel to Helsingør by train, you will need to buy a 24-hour ticket which costs 130DKK per person. The ticket for Kronborg Castle varies depending on the date visited: it costs 90DKK between September and May, and 140DKK between June and August. Children under 18 years old enter the castle for free.

If you have the Copenhagen Card, your transport by train to Helsingør and entrance to Kronborg Castle are included.

Private Tour

If you prefer, you can reserve a private day trip to Kronborg Castle instead, with an exclusive guide just for you and your group.