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Frederiksborg Castle
A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Capital Region, Denmark · Europe
Farum works well as a base: 10 minutes from Birkerød, 14km from Frederiksborg Castle.
Farum is a town located in Capital Region, Denmark. With a population of 20,312, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Farum sits in Denmark, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Copenhagen time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Farum to your route.
Farum is a town on the northeast of the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark, 20 km northwest of Copenhagen. The town has a population of 20,558 (1 January 2026). The town is part of Furesø Municipality. Until 2006, it constituted Farum Municipality.
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Farum is located in Capital Region, Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.8086 latitude, 12.3607 longitude.
Farum has a population of approximately 20,312 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.
14 km · about 25 min drive
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The classic coast road north from Copenhagen to Elsinore along the Oresund shore, passing Bellevue Beach, whitewashed villas, fishing harbours and the Louisiana museum. Denmark's most stylish Sunday drive.
15 km · about 30 min drive
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One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront, a 17th-century canal lined with brightly coloured townhouses, historic ships, and bustling restaurants.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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One of the world's oldest amusement parks, opened in 1843, blending fairy-tale gardens, rides, and performances in the heart of Copenhagen.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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The home of the Danish royal family, four identical Rococo palaces around an octagonal courtyard with the daily changing of the guard.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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Bronze statue on the Copenhagen waterfront depicting Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy-tale character.
20 km · about 25 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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