Fredensborg Palace is a royal residence in the town of Fredensborg, in the Capital Region of Denmark. It is also known as Fredensborg Slot, and locally as the Peace Palace. The Danish royal family uses it as a spring and autumn residence, so visitors may find the palace in quiet use rather than fully open for display.
The building and its grounds
The palace is built in the Italian baroque style, with a long and carefully ordered façade. Around it lie extensive gardens laid out in the French manner, with clipped lines, open vistas and formal paths that suit a slow walk. The gardens are the part of the site most visitors come to enjoy, and they reward time spent wandering rather than a quick look from the gate.
What to expect
- A royal residence still in active use, so access to the interior and grounds may be limited at times.
- Formal French-style gardens that suit a relaxed, unhurried stroll.
- A setting in a small town in the Capital Region, a manageable trip from Copenhagen.
Those planning a visit should check ahead, as access depends on the royal family's use of the palace. To ask about visiting arrangements, you can call +45 33 40 10 10. The palace is at Slottet 1A, 3480 Fredensborg, Denmark.