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Hørsholm

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About Hørsholm

Hørsholm works well as a base: 10 minutes from Trørød, 13km from Strandvejen: Danish Riviera Coastal Drive.

Hørsholm is a town located in Denmark. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hørsholm 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 Hørsholm to your route.

About Hørsholm

Hørsholm (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhɶɐ̯sˌhʌlˀm]) is an urban area on the Øresund coast approximately 25 km (15.53 mi) north of Copenhagen, Denmark. It covers most of Hørsholm Municipality and straddles the borders neighbouring Fredensborg Municipality and Rudersdal Municipality. Hørsholm proper is developed around

Read more Hirschholm Palace, which was constructed in the 1730s, but the town has later absorbed several of the nearby communities that are of much older origins.

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Hørsholm offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Hørsholm located?

Hørsholm is located in Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.8810 latitude, 12.5011 longitude.

What is the population of Hørsholm?

Hørsholm has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Denmark.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Denmark
Timezone
Coordinates
55.8810, 12.5011

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Denmark

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Non-emergency police
114
Driving side
right

Dipped headlights required at all times.

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Worth the detour from Hørsholm

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

10 km · about 20 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.

13 km · about 25 min drive

castle

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

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Kronborg Castle

A Renaissance castle in Helsingør immortalized as Elsinore in Shakespeare's Hamlet, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

19 km · about 20 min drive

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The Little Mermaid

Bronze statue on the Copenhagen waterfront depicting Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy-tale character.

22 km · about 25 min drive

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Nyhavn, Copenhagen

Copenhagen's most iconic waterfront, a 17th-century canal lined with brightly coloured townhouses, historic ships, and bustling restaurants.

23 km · about 25 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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

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Christiansborg Palace

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.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Hørsholm

  • Right hereStrandvejen: 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.
  • 41 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.
  • 47 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.

Nearby Destinations

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Trørød

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Blovstrød

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Holte

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Skodsborg

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8 km awayPop. 1,269

Allerød

🇩🇰 Denmark

9 km away

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