Frederiksborg Castle: A Day of History and Beauty
On July 4th, our CIDRE group set out from Copenhagen to visit Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, and the trip itself became an adventure. What should have been a simple train ride turned into a mix of transfers and detours because part of the track was under construction.
We walked to Østerport Station to catch the S-train. At first, everything went as planned, but we soon had to step off at Bernstorffsvej and board a replacement bus. The back-and-forth of buses and trains stretched the journey out, but it also gave us a chance to see bits of suburban Denmark that we might have otherwise missed. By the time we arrived in Hillerød, I felt both relieved and excited to finally be so close.
The walk from the station made the first glimpse of Frederiksborg Castle even more striking. Surrounded by a lake and rising above the water with its red brick walls and green copper spires, the castle looked majestic and welcoming. The setting itself was worth the effort to get there.
Inside, each room revealed a new layer of Danish history. The Chapel of Orders stood out with its bright light, gilded details, and coats of arms, while the grand halls displayed portraits and paintings that told the story of Danish royalty. I found myself slowing down in each space, taking in how art, architecture, and history were woven together under one roof.
Just as memorable as the castle were the gardens. The Baroque layout stretched across terraces with fountains, flowerbeds, and carefully manicured hedges. Walking along the paths, I was struck by how perfectly the gardens framed views of the castle itself. They were peaceful yet grand, a place to pause and reflect after exploring the ornate rooms inside.
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