Frederiksborg Castle

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Check out this Renaissance Castle in Hillerød, Denmark!

Built in 1550 by King Frederick II

Frederiksborg translates to Frederik’s Castle

King Frederik’s son Christian IV was born in and loved the castle and maintained it during is 58 year reign.

After Christian IV’s death in 1648, the castle was used mainly for ceremonial events. The Chapel was the scene of the coronations and anointments of all the Danish monarchs from 1671 to 1840 except for that of Christian VII.

  • 1671: Christian V and Charlotte Amalie of Hesse-Kassel
  • 1700: Frederick IV and Louise of Mecklenburg-Güstrow
  • 1721: Anna Sophia, consort of Frederick IV
  • 1731: Christian VI and Sophia Magdalena of Brandenburg-Kulmbach
  • 1747: Frederick V and Louise of Great Britain
  • 1752: Juliana Maria of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel, consort of Frederick V
  • 1815: Frederick VI and Marie of Hesse-Kassel
  • 1840: Christian VIII and Caroline Amalie of Schleswig-Holstein

You enter the castle grounds over a drawbridge and enter through the arched gate shown above. Neptune Fountain is situated in the center with wings or halls all around. And the cherry on top is an actual mote around the castle.

Pictures of the mote from within the castle! Can you imagine!

  • Detailed Ceiling
  • 3 living generations
  • Crystal Chandelier
These are various shots from within the castle. The details were outstanding. Colors were very bright and vivid. In the photo “3 Living Generations” is the Queen, her son and grandson. In this picture she is wearing the jewels that were posted earlier in this blog.

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