Fredensborg Palace

Fredensborg Palace is a royal residence on the eastern shore of Lake Esrum featuring symmetrical Baroque architecture with decorative corner pavilions and copper-roofed structures. The complex has an octagonal courtyard with several wings arranged around this central space.

King Frederick V commissioned the palace in 1753, choosing architect Johan Cornelius Krieger to design a summer residence for the Danish monarchy. It later became a favored spring and autumn retreat for the royal family.

The palace gardens hold many sculptures by Johannes Wiedewelt, including the Valley of the Norsemen that shows Norwegian and Faroese farmers working. These works shape how the grounds look and tell stories about the cultures of northern lands.

The palace is open to visitors only during certain months when the Danish royal family does not use it as their spring and autumn residence. It helps to check opening times ahead of time and explore the gardens depending on the season.

The palace includes a red wing called the Red Wing, the only crimson-colored building in the entire complex. This unusual structure once served as quarters for palace staff.

Location: Fredensborg Municipality

Inception: 1753

Architects: Johan Cornelius Krieger

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Website: http://kongehuset.dk/english/palaces/fredensborg-palace/fredensborg-palace

GPS coordinates: 55.98240,12.39560

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:31