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Frederiksborg Castle
A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Denmark · Europe
Hillerød works well as a base: 10 minutes from Nødebo, 1km from Frederiksborg Castle.
Hillerød is a town located in Denmark. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Hillerød 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 Hillerød to your route.
Hillerød (Danish pronunciation: [ˈhiləˌʁœðˀ]) is a Danish town with a population of 36,873 (1 January 2026) located in the centre of North Zealand approximately 30 km to the northwest of Copenhagen, Denmark.
Hillerød is the administrative centre of Hillerød Municipality and also the administrative seat of RegionRead more
Hovedstaden (Capital Region of Denmark), one of the five regions in Denmark. It is most known for its large Renaissance castle, Frederiksborg Castle, now home to the Museum of National History. The town is surrounded by the former royal forests of Gribskov to the north and Store Dyrehave to the south.
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Hillerød is located in Denmark, Europe. The coordinates are 55.9279 latitude, 12.3008 longitude.
Hillerød has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Denmark.
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castle
A lavish Renaissance castle in Hillerød built by King Christian IV, now housing the Museum of National History.
1 km · about 5 min drive
museum
A breathtaking seaside museum north of Copenhagen blending modern art with architecture and sculpture gardens overlooking the sea.
16 km · about 30 min drive
castle
A Renaissance castle in Helsingør immortalized as Elsinore in Shakespeare's Hamlet, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Bronze statue on the Copenhagen waterfront depicting Hans Christian Andersen's famous fairy-tale character.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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One of Europe's oldest zoos dating to 1859, known for its Norman Foster-designed elephant house.
32 km · about 35 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.
33 km · about 40 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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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