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Frederiksborg Castle
A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.
18 km · about 20 min drive
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Frederikssund
Capital Region, Denmark · Europe
About Frederikssund
Frederikssund is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Jægerspris, 18km from Frederiksborg Castle.
Frederikssund is in Capital Region, Denmark, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Jægerspris, about 5 km away.
Frederikssund (Danish pronunciation: [fʁeðʁek(s)ˈsɔnˀ, fʁæðʁæk(s)ˈsɔnˀ]) is a Danish town, seat of the Frederikssund Municipality, in the Region Hovedstaden with a population of 17,639 (1 January 2026). It received the status of market town in 1810. The town is famous for its annual Viking Games as well as for theRead more
J.F. Willumsen museum. Since 1935, it has been connected to Hornsherred via the Kronprins Frederik Bridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Frederikssund?
Within an hour or so of Frederikssund: Frederiksborg Castle (18 km), Roskilde Viking Ship Museum (21 km), Roskilde Cathedral (22 km), Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (33 km).
Are there any good drives near Frederikssund?
The nearest famous roads are Strandvejen: Danish Riviera Coastal Drive.
Where is Frederikssund?
Frederikssund is in Capital Region, Denmark, about 5 km from Jægerspris.
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- Population
- 16,850
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Denmark
- Region
- Capital Region
- Timezone
- Europe/Copenhagen
- Coordinates
- 55.8396, 12.0690
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Worth the detour from Frederikssund
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Roskilde Viking Ship Museum
A museum built around five original Viking ships recovered from the fjord, with a working boatyard where Viking-age vessels are reconstructed.
21 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
Roskilde Cathedral
UNESCO-listed brick Gothic cathedral and burial site of Danish monarchs, a masterpiece of Scandinavian medieval architecture.
22 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
A breathtaking seaside museum north of Copenhagen blending modern art with architecture and sculpture gardens overlooking the sea.
33 km · about 40 min drive
coastal drive
Strandvejen: Danish Riviera Coastal Drive
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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Copenhagen Zoo
One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Tivoli Gardens
One of the world's oldest amusement parks, opened in 1843, blending fairy-tale gardens, rides, and performances in the heart of Copenhagen.
36 km · about 40 min drive
cafe
Conditori La Glace
Denmark's oldest confectionery, serving layer cakes and hot chocolate in the same Copenhagen rooms since 1870. The 'sportskage', whipped cream, nougat and choux: has been on the counter since 1891.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Frederikssund
- 33 kmStrandvejen: Danish Riviera Coastal DriveThe 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.
- 57 kmØresund BridgeDrive the 8 km cable-stayed bridge and tunnel linking Copenhagen and Malmö across the Øresund strait: famed from the Nordic-noir series 'The Bridge'; tolled crossing.
- 57 kmKullaberg Nature ReserveA craggy peninsula of cliffs, caves and a clifftop lighthouse where porpoises ride the waves below.
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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