Visit Fredensborg Palace – A royal gem in North Zealand
Fredensborg Palace offers grand architecture, royal tales, and one of Denmark’s most magnificent baroque gardens. History and nature come together in perfect harmony.
Fredensborg Palace – The King’s Residence in North Zealand
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Photo: Daniel Overbeck
Visit Fredensborg Palace, where the royal family frequently resides, and experience both the palace itself and its magnificent Baroque garden.
Today, Fredensborg Palace is one of the Danish royal family’s most frequently used residences. Their Majesties King Frederik X and Queen Mary regularly stay at the palace and have chosen to uphold the tradition of residing in the Kancellihuset.
The palace often serves as the setting for major royal events such as weddings, confirmations, and birthdays. It also hosts state visits, where heads of state and ambassadors from around the world are received. A unique tradition during state visits is that the visiting head of state engraves their monogram with a diamond onto one of the palace’s glass panes.
Palace Garden with Historic Features
A stroll through the atmospheric Fredensborg Palace Garden is a must. It is one of Denmark’s largest historic gardens and was originally designed alongside the palace. Later, between 1759 and 1769, it was transformed into a French Baroque-style garden, with sculptor Johannes Wiedewelt creating a series of sculptures for the impressive double avenue, Brede Allé.
In 2022, Fredensborg Palace received a generous donation from the A.P. Møller Foundation for the restoration of the garden in celebration of Queen Margrethe II’s jubilee. The restoration included the Eremitage Pavilions, originally built by King Frederik IV, as well as the King's Bridge (Kongebroen), which was a birthday gift to Prince Henrik in 1996.
A particularly unique feature of the garden is Nordmandsdalen, home to 70 sculptures depicting Norwegian and Faroese farmers and fishermen—an unusual commission by King Frederik V, as royal gardens were typically adorned with sculptures of gods and mythological figures.
Closest to the palace are the royal private garden, the orangery, and the historic herb garden, which supplies the royal household with fresh flowers and vegetables. These three areas are only open to the public in July through guided tours, while the rest of the garden—one of Denmark’s finest Baroque landscapes—is open year-round with free admission.
A Royal Experience in Fredensborg
Experience the royal atmosphere in Fredensborg and visit historic sites with ties to the Danish monarchy. Stay at the inn, originally built to accommodate royal guests, or enjoy an exquisite dinner at the restaurant, which was once the king’s skipper’s residence. Here, history and gastronomy blend together in a truly unique setting.
Explore the Experiences Near the Palace
Fredensborg Palace is surrounded by exciting experiences. Discover the beautiful palace gardens, visit local galleries and museums, or enjoy a relaxing boat trip on Esrum Lake. Whether you are drawn to nature, culture, or gastronomy, you will find a wealth of unforgettable experiences just around the corner.
