Hillerød

City · Zealand, 🇩🇰 Denmark

Population 36,043

Area 79 km²

Time zone Europe/Copenhagen

Hillerød

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Hillerød Essentials

Hillerød is defined by the massive Frederiksborg Castle, a Renaissance complex built for King Christian IV across three islands on Slotssøen lake. This list covers the castle’s core features, including the Museum of National History and the ornate Slotskirke, as well as the surrounding Baroque gardens and the historic Bath House. Beyond the palace grounds, explore the town's central market square, Torvet, and the Hillerød Bymuseum, which documents the local history of this royal seat.

Hillerød — Map

Hillerød — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, July, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor

3° (feels like -2°) · extremes -5°–7°
-1° at night
13 rainy days
2 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

4° (feels like -2°) · extremes -6°–7°
-1° at night
9 rainy days
3 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -4°–9°
0° at night
11 rainy days
5 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

11° (feels like 7°) · extremes 1°–15°
4° at night
10 rainy days
7 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Good

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 5°–20°
8° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
16 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Great

20° (feels like 18°) · extremes 8°–23°
11° at night
9 rainy days
9 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Great

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 11°–25°
13° at night
12 rainy days
6 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Great

21° (feels like 20°) · extremes 11°–24°
13° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Great

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 8°–21°
11° at night
9 rainy days
8 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
12 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Fair

13° (feels like 10°) · extremes 4°–17°
7° at night
11 rainy days
5 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

8° (feels like 3°) · extremes -1°–12°
3° at night
12 rainy days
3 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
8 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

5° (feels like 0°) · extremes -3°–9°
1° at night
13 rainy days
2 sunny days
Dry air
Light breeze
7 hours of daylight

Climate data: Open-Meteo Climate API (EC_Earth3P_HR) · 1991–2020

Practical information

Currency: Danish Krone DKK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type E / Type F / Type K
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Danish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +45

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