Frederiksborg palace location denmark

Frederiksborg Castle – sometimes known as Frederiksborg Slot in Danish – in Northwest Zealand, Denmark, was originally built in 1560 by Frederik II and expanded by Christian IV.

History of Frederiksborg Castle

The oldest parts of the castle date back to the 16th century – Frederiksborg was the first Danish castle to have been built inland, and one of the first royal castles to have been built purely for pleasure and recreation rather than defence.

Much of the castle was rebuilt in the 17th century for King Christian IV in a Renaissance style, making Frederiksborg the largest Renaissance building in Scandinavia.

The highlight of the remaining 17th century parts is the magnificent marble Slotskirken, where monarchs were crowned between 1671 and 1840.

In 1859, a major fire tore through Frederiksborg whilst King Frederick VII was in residence – it being the depths of winter, the lake was frozen and so little water was nearby with which to douse the flames.

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