Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a magnificent 15th-century fortress in Helsingør, Denmark, famous for its role in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet'.
Currency
DKK (kr)
Best time to visit
April to September
Languages
Danish
Coordinates
56.030°, 12.640°
Key facts
1Kronborg Castle is the setting for Shakespeare's 'The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'
2The castle's architecture is a blend of Dutch Renaissance and Danish tradition
3The castle's ballroom is the largest in Northern Europe
Timeline
1420: Construction of the castle begins under King Erik of Pomerania
1585: Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' is believed to have been written, inspired by the castle's legend of Prince Hamlet
1629: The castle is heavily damaged by fire and subsequently rebuilt
