Die besten Sehenswürdigkeiten in Hillerød Kommune

Hillerød's Royal and Historic Essentials

Hillerød is anchored by Frederiksborg Palace, a sprawling Renaissance complex and home to the Museum of National History. This list highlights the town’s royal legacy, from the ornate palace chapel and the lakeside Bath House Castle to the ruins of Æbelholt Abbey. Beyond the castle grounds, the area features a collection of historic parish churches, such as the Romanesque Gørløse Kirke, and natural landmarks like Teglgård Lake and the megalithic site of Mor Gribs Hule in Gribskov forest.

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Frederiksborg Palace

Frederiksborg Castle is a palatial complex in Hillerød, Denmark. It was built as a royal residence for King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway…

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Frederiksborg Slotskirke

Located in the west wing of Frederiksborg Palace, this ornate Lutheran chapel served as the coronation site for Danish monarchs between 1671 and 1840. It features a historic Compenius organ dating to 1610.

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Æbelholt Abbey Museum

Æbelholt Abbey was an Augustinian monastery situated at Tjæreby in Hillerød municipality in North Zealand, Denmark.

Mor Gribs Hule

A megalithic burial site located in Gribskov forest, associated with local folklore about the legendary figure Mor Grib.

Fangetårnet

A historic defensive tower located within the Frederiksborg Palace complex, historically used as a prison.

Bath House Castle

A small Renaissance castle in the palace gardens. Built for King Frederick II and later expanded by Christian IV, it was used for royal hunting dinners and social gatherings.

The Museum of National History

Established in 1878 by Carlsberg founder J.C. Jacobsen, this museum inside Frederiksborg Palace displays 500 years of Danish history through portraits, paintings, and decorative arts.

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Grønnevang Kirke

A modern parish church in eastern Hillerød, originally established as a temporary church before the current building was completed.

Hillerød Kirke

A parish church situated on Østergade in central Hillerød, serving the local Lutheran community.

Præstevang Kirke

A modern brick church inaugurated in 1962, featuring architecture characteristic of mid-20th-century Danish ecclesiastical design.

Alsønderup Kirke

A medieval church that once belonged to the Æbelholt Abbey estate. It features historic frescoes and has undergone several renovations since the Middle Ages.

Strø Kirke

A traditional village church in Strø Sogn, serving as a local landmark in the rural outskirts of Hillerød.

Gadevang Kirke

A red brick church inaugurated in 1904, located in the village of Gadevang just north of Hillerød.

Nørre Herlev Kirke

A historic parish church in the village of Nørre Herlev, known for its traditional Danish church architecture.

Gørløse Kirke

A brick church featuring a late Romanesque choir and nave, supplemented by a Gothic porch and tower added in later centuries.

Gørløse

A stop on the Frederiksværk railway line, connecting Hillerød with the coastal town of Hundested.

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Skævinge Kirke

The parish church for the town of Skævinge, serving as a center for the local Lutheran congregation.

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Nødebo Church

Nødebo Church is located in Nødebo in the northern part of the Danish island of Zealand.

Teglgårdssøen

A scenic lake located within Hillerød city, popular for walking paths and views of the surrounding urban landscape.

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UCPH Forest and Landscape College

The Forest and Landscape College, now part of University of Copenhagen, is located in Nødebo in the southern part of Grib Forest, Hillerød…