Frederiksborg Castle hosts autumn holiday from 10 October
Published on 10/04/2026 at 03:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Frederiksborg Castle hosts Autumn Holiday at Frederiksborg from 10 October to 25 October 2026 in Hillerød, Denmark. The programme combines family activities with the museum's new portrait and temporary exhibition.
Autumn Holiday at Frederiksborg runs from 10 to 25 October
The Museum of National History has scheduled the seasonal programme for every day from 10 October to 25 October 2026. Its theme centres on objects worn on the head, including hats, crowns and antlers, and connects the activities with the collections and current displays.
Children and families can join a tour focused on portraits and headwear. The programme also includes a creative workshop in Fadeburet, where participants can explore how natural materials and handmade designs can express identity. A separate self-guided activity in the Medieval Modern exhibition invites families to make their own banner.
The daily programme includes a family tour at 11am. A short museum presentation at 1pm alternates its subject: odd-numbered dates focus on Medieval Modern, while even-numbered dates focus on the new portrait of King Frederik X. The organiser describes the programme as a seasonal activity for children and families.
The Autumn Holiday programme places these activities inside the museum rather than treating the castle as a separate backdrop. That link matters for visitors because the workshop, tours and self-guided activity are assigned to named rooms and exhibitions.
Frederiksborg Castle links family activities with royal history
Frederiksborg Castle stands on three small islets in Castle Lake. King Christian IV built the Renaissance complex in the early decades of the seventeenth century, and the site later became home to the Museum of National History.
A fire destroyed large parts of the castle in 1859. The museum was established there in 1878 after reconstruction supported by J. C. Jacobsen, the founder of Carlsberg. Its collections cover 500 years of Danish history through portraits, history paintings, furniture and applied art.
The October programme draws on that setting in a specific way. The family tour asks visitors to look for crowns, hats and antlers in the portraits, while the workshop and banner activity extend the same theme into making. The event therefore connects a short family visit with the building's long role as a museum of Danish history.
The museum's current programme also includes Medieval Modern - Agnes and Harald Slott-Møller, which begins on 8 October 2026. The exhibition provides the setting for the banner activity during the autumn holiday.
October access changes affect selected castle rooms
The museum's visitor information says it opens every day throughout the year. From 15 October to 31 October 2026, preparations for the Christmas installation and exhibition will close the Audience Chamber and the adjoining rooms Løngangen, Rotunden and Valdemarsalen.
This means the autumn holiday programme continues while some historic interiors have restricted access later in its run. The Great Hall is also scheduled to close between 1pm and 3pm on 4 October 2026 because of an event, before the programme begins.
Visiting Frederiksborg Castle: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Autumn Holiday at Frederiksborg takes place from 10 October to 25 October 2026 at Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød.
- The programme includes a workshop in Fadeburet, a family tour at 11am and a daily presentation at 1pm. The Audience Chamber and adjoining rooms close from 15 October to 31 October 2026.
- Hillerød is north of Copenhagen. Direct S-trains from central Copenhagen serve Hillerød Station, and buses 301 and 302 continue towards the castle and museum.
- Visitors arriving from Hillerød Station can follow the route beside Castle Lake or walk along Slotsgade. The castle stands on three islets, with gardens and bridges forming part of the approach.
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Frequently asked questions about Frederiksborg Castle
When does Autumn Holiday at Frederiksborg take place?
It runs from 10 October to 25 October 2026 at Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød. The programme includes family tours, a workshop and self-guided activities.
What is Frederiksborg Castle?
It is a Renaissance castle on three islets in Castle Lake and has housed the Museum of National History since 1878. The museum presents 500 years of Danish history through portraits, paintings, furniture and applied art.
Where is Frederiksborg Castle and how do you get there?
The castle is in Hillerød, north of Copenhagen. Travellers can take a direct S-train to Hillerød Station, then walk or use bus 301 or 302.
