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🌎  Denmark 🇩🇰

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📍  Kronborg Castle

✈️  Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH)

🚗  74.0 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 4 minutes

Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the legendary setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet, is readily accessible by train from Copenhagen (approx. 45 mins). Visitors can choose between exploring independently with an audioguide (often included in the ticket) or joining a guided tour, which offers richer historical context and insights into the Hamlet connection. The castle is open year-round, but seasonal variations in opening hours apply, with extended hours and more events during the summer months; it's worth noting the Casemates (underground passages) remain cool even in warmer weather. While some areas present accessibility challenges due to stairs and cobblestones inherent to its historical architecture, efforts are made for partial accessibility; checking the official website for specific mobility information is recommended. A typical visit lasts 2-3 hours, and adult entrance fees are approximately DKK 120-150. Beyond its historical and literary significance, the castle offers stunning views across the Øresund strait to Sweden.