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Kronborg Slot (Kronborg Castle) Description: Strategically located on a site overlooking the Sound, the stretch of water between Denmark and Sweden, Kronborg Castle at Helsingør (Elsinore) is of great historical importance to the people of Denmark, playing a key role in the history of Northern Europe during the 16th to 18th centuries. Work began on the castle in 1574, with its defences being reinforced in the late 17th century. Kronborg, which is one of the most important Renaissance castles in Northern Europe, is also famous for being the setting for William Shakespeare’s play Hamlet (the Prince of Denmark) and has staged many performances of the play over the centuries. The famous statue of Holger Danske is also housed at Kronborg. Built in 1906, according to legend, the statue stands guard over Denmark to defend it against enemy attack. Today, the Royal Chambers, located on the first floor, the Castle Chapel, the historical suites and the magnificent ballroom, all on the second floor, and the Casemates, located under the castle near the Holger Danske statue, are all open to the public. Most of the fortifications in and around the castle are also open to the public, along with the Danish Maritime Museum, which is home to many temporary and permanent exhibitions. Contact Addresses: Kronborg Castle, Kronborg 2c, 3000 Elsinore, Denmark Tel: 4921 3078. Fax: 4921 3052. E-mail: kronborg@ses.dk Website: www.kronborgcastle.com Transportation: Air: Copenhagen Airport. Rail: Train: Elsinore Station or Grønnehave Station. The castle is approximately 15 minute’s walk from Elsinore Station. Road: Bus: 340, 347, 801, 802 or 803. Opening Times: Tues-Sun 1100-1500 (Nov-Mar); daily 1030-1700 (Easter); Tues-Sun 1100-1600 (Apr); daily 1030-1700 (May-Sep); Tues-Sun 1100-1600 (Oct). Admission Fees: DKr60 (adult), DKr25 (child). Includes admission into the main halls, the chapel, casements and the Danish Maritime Museum. 
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