09/12/2009 Frederiksborg Castle

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Got up early and ate breakfast buffet (primarily pastries, meats and cheeses) and then walked to the train station for about a 40 minute ride to Hillerod where we toured the Fredriksborg Castle and chapel. Some amazing and VERY OLD art work. There were 2 weddings and 1 baptism so we walked into a little cafe and got something to eat, which we took back outside and picnicked along side the castle moat. Then we walked back to the castle to tour the chapel. Amazing! Judy, Roxie and I spent the evening at Tivoli Gardens strolling through the park, listening to music, watching the rides we dared not get on, people watching, taking lots of pictures and eating at a fabulous restaurant recommended by Rick Steves. Closed out the evening watching a ballet pantomime (beautiful dancing) and strolling back to the hotel for the night.

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Photos

Frederiksborg Castle
Neptune Fountain in front of castle was erected in 1622

Frederiksborg Castle
Privy Passage leading to the Audience Chamber is decorated with stucco, Italian and Netherlandish paintings and portraits of Christian V’s children.

Frederiksborg Castle
Backyard & gardens

Frederiksborg Castle
Delaine & her knight in shining armor.

Frederiksborg Castle
This dower chest is a typical example of renaissance furniture.

Frederiksborg Castle
This dower chest is a typical example of renaissance furniture.

Frederiksborg Castle
wagon

Frederiksborg Castle
Great Hall

Frederiksborg Castle
We ate lunch outside the castle.

Frederiksborg Chapel
The chapel at Frederiksborg Castle was completed in 1617 and is one of the few preserved interiors from the time of Christian IV. It was the only large room to survive the fire in 1859.. Altar area

Frederiksborg Chapel
Stained glass windows

Frederiksborg Chapel
Stained glass windows

Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Boys Guard parade

Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Boys Guard parade

Tivoli Gardens
Man & daughter dancing to the concert band music