Kronborg Castle, Denmark

Kronborg Castle - mystique and mystery. This castle, located in Elsinore, is one of the most important Renaissance castles of Northern Europe. It gained fame and popularity around the world not only for its architecture, but also for being the muse that inspired Shakespeare to write his Hamlet. This gives it the other name by which Kronborg is known - Shakespeare's Castle. Once you get here, you start to believe wholeheartedly in the regal ghost roaming the dark towers seeking revenge for his death.

Popularized worldwide, Kronborg Castle is visited by around 200,000 Danes and tourists a year.

Today, Kronborg is a museum that adults definitely have a lot to see. Children will also be fascinated by the Kronborg brochure, which will entertain them with various puzzles and riddles related to the castle. Undoubtedly, however, the grandeur of the ballroom will impress young and old alike. In the underground prison of Kronborg Castle one can meet the national hero Holger Danske. He is crowned with a legend that says that if the kingdom is threatened by enemies, the stone figure of Danske will come to life and defend his father's land.

Built in 1420, Kronborg Castle is one of the best preserved examples of Renaissance architecture. It played a crucial role in the war for naval supremacy between Denmark and Sweden. Its brightly furnished Knights' Hall is one of the largest and oldest in northern Europe; the castle's luxurious chapel is still a dream wedding ceremony venue for many a lucky Danish couple. Occasionally there are performances of Hamlet here under torchlight in the courtyard.