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Frederiksborg Castle Gardens

Hillerød, Denmark

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Frederiksborg Castle Gardens

Large terraced Baroque garden beside Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød, recreated in 1996 along a central axis, with trimmed hedges, canals and a lake. Visitors walk or cycle the paths, view the castle across the water, and pass cascades, fountains and statues.

Highlights

  • Baroque Garden cascades
  • Hedge monograms of four monarchs
  • Castle lake views

Good to know

  • Free entry, even when castle closed
  • Café Havehuset with toilets at far end
  • Parking available, some free for an hour

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