Denmark

Frederiksborg Castle

A royal castle built across the lake Frederiksborg Castle occupies three small islets in Castle Lake in Hillerød, north of Copenhagen. Its setting is part of its appeal: towers and copper roofs rise above the water, while the approach brings visitors through the town toward the castle gardens and courtyards. The royal story began in 1560, when King Frederik II acquired Hillerødsholm Manor and built the first part of Frederiksborg. His son, Christian IV, later…...