Copenhagen, Denmark

Castles of North Zealand

Visit Grand Historic Sites See spectacular Renaissance castles, one UNESCO-listed and best known as the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Travel to the Museum of National History housed in 17th-century Frederiksborg Castle, a grand Renaissance complex built to show the status of one of Denmark’s most famous kings, Christian IV. See impressive fountains and marble galleries, a collection of paintings and period furniture, and the world’s oldest working organ from 1610. Then stop to peruse the picturesque port town of Elsinore before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kronborg Castle. One of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe, this masterpiece of architecture is best known as Elsinore Castle from Shakespeare’s Hamlet . Enjoy a guided tour of its rooms to view historic art, period furniture, an impressive banquet hall and a 16th-century chapel before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 ho

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