2 Photo Spots at the Frederiksborg Castle

About the location

The castle’s striking red brickwork and green copper roofs create a vivid color contrast that is particularly beautiful during the golden hour. Inside, the Museum of National History offers a wealth of photographic opportunities within its lavishly decorated rooms, including the ornate Chapel and the grand Great Hall. The surrounding Baroque Garden is a triumph of symmetry, featuring cascading water features and manicured hedges that serve as perfect leading lines for wide-angle compositions. A path circles the entire lake, offering a variety of perspectives and the chance to capture the castle as a whole reflected in the water.

Best timing

The best time to photograph the castle is at sunrise when the water is typically at its calmest, allowing for glass-like reflections on the lake. The soft, directional light of the early morning also highlights the textures of the Dutch Renaissance facade and the copper roofs without harsh shadows.

During the late afternoon, the setting sun casts a warm light onto the red bricks, making the building glow against the sky. Autumn is especially recommended for the gardens, as the changing leaves add a layer of golden and orange tones to the landscape.

Traveling

Frederiksborg Castle is located in Hillerød, approximately 40 minutes north of Copenhagen by car or public transport. You can take the S-train (Line A) from Copenhagen Central Station to Hillerød station, followed by a pleasant 15-minute walk through the town center or a short ride on a local bus. For those traveling by car, there are several paid parking lots located near the castle entrance and the Baroque Garden. The area is very pedestrian-friendly, and the best way to find unique angles is to explore the walking trails that loop around the lake.

Photography tips for Frederiksborg Castle

To capture the most iconic view, head to the upper levels of the Baroque Garden for an elevated perspective that showcases the garden's symmetry with the castle in the background. Use a wide-angle lens to encompass both the garden's scale and the castle's grandeur, or a telephoto lens from across the lake to compress the layers of hedges and fountains. A polarizer is highly recommended for managing reflections on the water and the glare from the green copper roofs. If you plan to photograph the interiors, bring a fast lens for the lower-light conditions in the Chapel and the Great Hall, as tripod use may be restricted.

Other languages

Here is how Frederiksborg Castle is called in other languages:
CS Zámek Frederiksborg DE Schloss Frederiksborg EL Κάστρο Φρεντερίκσμποργκ ES Castillo de Frederiksborg FI Frederiksborgin linna FR Château de Frederiksborg HI फ्रेडरिक्सबोर्ग कैसल HR Dvorac Frederiksborg IS Frederiksborgarhöll IT Castello di Frederiksborg JA フレデリクスボー城 NL Kasteel Frederiksborg NO Frederiksborg slott PL Zamek Frederiksborg PT Castelo de Frederiksborg RU Замок Фредериксборг SV Frederiksborgs slott TR Frederiksborg Kalesi ZH 腓特烈堡