Kronborg Castle in Helsingør stands tall as a reminder of Denmark’s past power, which inspired William Shakespeare to make it ...

Explore Odense, Roskilde, Helsingør, and Frederiksborg Castle for history, culture, and stunning architecture.

Leilani Osmundson, Digital Producer Though you'll have to trek 30 miles north of Copenhagen to reach Kronborg Castle, this UNESCO World Heritage-listed structure in Helsingør can't be missed.

A Helsingør–Helsingborg ferry making the crossing, with Kronborg Castle — the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet — in the background. | David Castor via Creative Commons Locals regularly hop the ...

The trip ends in Elsinore, home to Kronborg – otherwise known as Hamlet’s castle to Shakespeare fans. The entire transportation route is included on the Copenhagen Card as free travel. The card also ...

Finally, on the north eastern tip of Zealand, Michael reaches the magnificent 16th-century Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet.