These wonderful royal gardens in Denmark offer peace and quiet for everyone, not just kings and queens, and allow you to get away from busy Copenhagen city life for a while. These are the three most popular and most beautiful gardens for travelers to Denmark.
During the Baroque period, French design had a strong influence on the Danish castle gardens and gives them its special touch. They should definitely be part of your trip if you plan to visit the Copenhagen area. In summer, visit the Danish Gardens on weekdays to avoid the crowds.
The King’s Garden in Copenhagen
The King’s Garden (Kongens Have) at Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen is the most popular. Although the garden has undergone several major changes over the years, all three entrances have been preserved. In the park, you will find the Hercules Pavilion and the now famous statue of Hans Christian Andersen. In the summer, there is a puppet show for children and the gardens are full of sun worshipers on warm days.
The Hørsholm garden in Denmark
The second option is located in Hørsholm, approximately 45 minutes northwest of Copenhagen. This garden is also known as the Hirschholm Garden & Museum. Here, Christian VI (1730-1746) built a new palace and garden. The palace was destroyed in the early 19th century and replaced by a beautiful church. The castle church, garden and pond have survived and are worth visiting.
Frederiksborg Castle Gardens
The magnificent Renaissance and Baroque gardens of Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød (39 kilometers north of Copenhagen) are the third choice. Construction of the Baroque garden began in 1720. Frederiksborg is a beautiful turret castle surrounded by greenery and water. It was used as a summer residence for the Danish royal family before becoming a national museum. After a period of neglect, a restoration program was started in 1995.
