'''Hillerod''' is a small city of some 35,000 inhabitants, in northern Zealand, Denmark, notable for its castle.
Get in
Hillerod is a small transportation hub for the area north of Copenhagen.
By train
'''Copenhagen''' Hillerod station is the north end of the S-train system Line '''E''' that runs between Koge and Hillerod through central Copenhagen. Leaves every 10 minutes during weekdays, and every 20 minutes in the evening and on weekends. Journey time is about 40 minutes between Hillerod and Copenhagen central station.
'''Northern Zealand''': Less frequent private railroads leaves Hillerod for; Fredensborg, Elsinore, Hundested, Tisvildeleje and Gilleleje, the two latter are both close to some excellent beaches.
By bus
Almost all cities north of Hillerod are served by buses from the train station, below are some of the more useful lines for tourists.
'''Roskilde''' Line 600S[http://www.moviatrafik.dk/koreplaner/sogeresultat/Pages/Sogeresultat.aspx?number=600S] runs between Hillerod and Hundige via Roskilde, for access to the world heritage site Roskilde Cathedral, and the Viking Ship museum
'''Frederikssund''' Lines 325[http://www.moviatrafik.dk/koreplaner/sogeresultat/Pages/Sogeresultat.aspx?number=325] and 307[http://www.moviatrafik.dk/koreplaner/sogeresultat/Pages/Sogeresultat.aspx?number=307] leaves about every hour on weekdays to Frederikssund by Roskilde Fjord.
'''Rungsted''' Lines 382E[http://www.moviatrafik.dk/koreplaner/sogeresultat/Pages/Sogeresultat.aspx?number=382E]Runs on the highway between Hillerod and Rungsted station near Oresund, on the ''kystbanen'' line, the Louisiana art museum is two stops on Kystbanen from Rungsted.
Get around
You can walk to the castle from the city or the station (15 minutes) or use bus 701 or 702.
From the station follow the signs down Vibekevej to the city or the castle.
There is a small ferry that goes between the caste and the main square. DKK 25.
See
Frederiksborg Slot. rederiksborg castle. 45 4826 0439,. rederiksborgmuseet@frederiksborgmuseet.dk. ttp://www.frederiksborgmuseet.dk. id Mar-Oct: 10-17, Nov-Mar:11-15. ntrance DKK 60. Build by Frederik II in 1560. It in walking distance from the city and the station. Inside you can see the church, the halls, displays of old paintings. On the third floor is the modern collection with portraits and painting from 20th century Danish history.
:: ''For a day of castles, you can combine this with a visit to Fredensborg castle and Kronborg castle in Elsinore, by catching the small private railway that runs between Hillerod and Helsingor which also stops in Fredensborg on the way. If you're visiting from Copenhagen, it's possible to return from Elsinore by the Kystbanen' railway.''
The Baroque Garden. ttp://www.ses.dk/148000c. Do not miss the Baroque gardens started in 1720.
Abelholt Kloster museum. belholt Abbey Museum. beltholt 4. 45 4824 3448. ay - Oct: 11 - 16 (Monday closed).. The ruins of the largest medieval Augustinian abbey in the Nordic countries. The small museum on the grounds, has exhibitions about the medical history of the Augustinian order, including a garden with medical herbs, and some 300 skeletons on display! Once every year there is a middle age themed market day held, at the grounds around mid June.
Do
Brockhouse. ogevej 6. 45 4824 2460. ttp://www.broeckhouse.com/. 00 DKK. Pay a visit to this microbrewery, which was one of the first, of the now numerous microbreweries in Denmark. Today it's one of the biggest, and its excellent beers can be found in many bars and supermarkets. Tours of the brewery are held the first Friday of every month between 3PM-4:30PM.
Adventure Park. ilnersvej 37. ehind 'Frederiksborg hallen'. 45 6088 7766. ttp://www.actioncenter.dk/. This group has turned a 80,000 sq m area on the outskirts of Hillerod, into a fun adventure park, with a 1 km mountain bike track, numerous paintball scenarios, obstacle courses, tree climing etc. Mainly caters to groups.
Buy
There are many options for souveniers near the castle.
Sweater House. Slangerupgade 1. lose to the castle. '+45'' 48255125. weaterhouse@email.dk"''+45'' 4825 142 url="http://www.sweaterhouse.dk/. An impressive selection of woollen sweaters
Eat
La Perla. orvet 1. 45 4824 3533. ttp://www.laperla.dk. 1.30 - 24.00, Sundays closed.. ain dishes between 69-189 DKK. Solid Italian food and quality wines, with the Italian chef singing in the kitchen. A little to the expensive side, but a cozy place.
Spisestedet Leonora. rederiksborg Slot, Montportvejen 2. t the castle. '+45'' 48267516. ttp://leonora.dk. am to 5pm in summer, 11am to 4pm in winter. rom DKK 60. eonora@eurokitch.dk. Good lunch in a historical setting on the castle ground, next to the lake.
Drink
All the places listed below are on the main pedestrianized street running through the center. Expect mainstream pop music at all the places below, for a city this close to the capital the nightlife scene here is rather provincial, on the other hand it's usually a lively experience.
Cafe Hoe. lotsgade 47. ear the castle. 45 4826 6010. ttp://www.cafehoe.dk. h-Sa 7PM-5AM. This long time favorite with the local high school students, get's rather crammed in the weekends. But usually a good atmosphere albeit rather youngish. Also doubles as the normal cafe during daylight.
John F Kennedy Pub. lub Annabell. orvet 4. ttp://www.club-annabell.dk. over charge 50 DKK, Draft beer 35 DKK. 826. 405. nfo@club-annabell.dk. This place is a cafe and eating place until it transforms itself to a pub around 7PM, has a lovely outdoor terrace in the summer, and hosts occasional jazz nights. Weekend nights the place takes a name change to 'Club Annabell' and doubles as nightclub. The minimum age of 21, keeps the usual soldiers and high school students away.
Golddigger. allerierne 35. 45 4826 1060. ttp://www.golddiggerclub.dk. 1PM-5AM. 75 DKK for gents and 175 DKK for the ladies. o@golddiggerclub.dk. This newly opened club in the center, doesn't really live up to it's name, but is quite happening when it opens during the weekends. Entrance fee for all you can drink is:
Picadily. orvet 5. 45 4825 2211. ttp://www.picadily.dk/. Good sized place on the central square, occasionally breaks the monotony of mainstream pop although if the techno replacement is any better, you'll have to judge.
Sleep
Danhostel Hillerod. illerod Vandrehjem. ejrskolevej 4. uses 701 & 702 to the 'Folevang' stop. 45 4826 9786. ttp://www.hillerodhostel.dk. 0AM-8PM. 0AM. 60 DKK for dorm (only in summer) Rooms from 325 w/o bath. nfo@hillerodhostel.dk. A large hostel in the forest on the outskirts of Hillerod, has bikes for hire.
Hillerod Camping. lytakkervej 18. uses 701 or 702 to the 'Frederiksgade' stop follow it, and turn down 'Amosevej'. 826 4854. ttp://www.hillerodcamping.dk/england/england.html. 0 DKK for tent, or 270 for a small cabin. Camping grounds located quite close to the city center, also has small spartan cabins 7 sq m or 14 sq m with room for 2 to 4 people.
Hotel Hillerod. ilnersvej 41. urn left after you exit the station, continue across the Intersection down Milnersvej. 45 4824 0874. ttp://hotelhillerod.dk/index.php4. rom 1010 DKK for a single. The city's only proper Hotel, there is a quite good restaurant in the basement.
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