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Kronborg is a castle and stronghold in the town of Helsingør, Denmark. Immortalized as Elsinore in William Shakespeare 's play Hamlet, Kronborg is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2000. [1]
Kronborg Castle is a Renaissance castle and a military fortress that controlled the Sound, the gateway to the Baltic Sea, for centuries. It is also famous as the setting of Shakespeare's Hamlet and a symbol of Danish power and culture.
Visit the actual castle that Shakespeare set Hamlet in and explore its history, crypts and catacombs. Enjoy live performances of Shakespeare's plays at the summer festival or take a guided tour of the castle.
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Discover one of Denmark's most important cultural and historical sights: the impressive Kronborg Castle, which from the outside appears as both as a charming but also brutal military fortress. Also discover Jim Lyngvild's magnificent images of kings and queens of the past, when Denmark's royal line for the first time in over 400 years adorns ...
Besøg Kronborg Slot, hvor du kan opleve billeder af Danmarks kongerække, udstilling om slottets historie og koncerter i sommeren. Køb billet online og få fri entre et helt år med Kronborgkort.
Learn about the history and significance of Kronborg Castle, a Renaissance castle in Denmark that inspired Shakespeare's Hamlet. Find out how to visit, explore and enjoy this UNESCO World Heritage Site and the UNESCO Capital of Architecture in 2023.
Kronborg Castle is a unique attraction in Elsinore that appeals to visitors of all ages and from all corners of the world. Here you can immerse yourself in the exciting history hidden behind the castle's majestic walls, while enjoying the beautiful gardens and spectacular views of the sea and the island of Hven.
