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Frederiksborg Castle
A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.
12 km · about 25 min drive
Denmark · Europe
Birkerød works well as a base: 5 minutes from Blovstrød, 12km from Frederiksborg Castle.
Birkerød is a town located in Denmark. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Birkerød sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Birkerød to your route.
Birkerød (Danish: [ˈpiɐ̯kəˌʁøˀð]) is a town in Rudersdal Municipality in the northern outskirts of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is surrounded by several lakes and small woodlands. Birkerød station is located on the Hillerød radial of the S-train suburban network.
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Birkerød is located in Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.8476 latitude, 12.4279 longitude.
Birkerød has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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The seat of the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court, and Prime Minister's Office on the islet of Slotsholmen: a power centre for over 800 years.
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Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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