This is known as the 'Versailles of the North', and for good reason. In some ways, it is even better. It is set on three little islands in the middle of a lake and therefore is surrounded by water. The setting is spectacular.
This was originally built by Frederick II, but rebuilt to it's over-the-top grandeur by our favorite Danish king, King Christian IV.
This was originally built by Frederick II, but rebuilt to it's over-the-top grandeur by our favorite Danish king, King Christian IV.
The left is the view from the courtyard out front, the right is from Hillerod, the city it adjoins.
The back yard is not too shabby either, that is a fountain running down those 'steps.'
This is the great hall, pretty darn great!
A couple of miscellaneous rooms, check out the ceiling!!
These windows knocked me out. Look at the little panels surrounding the window. The first shot is a whole window, the second gets a little closer and the third even closer.
Of course he has his own chapel down the hall. Simply breathtaking.
Look at the incredible alter piece.
Interestingly, they had the coats of arms of the various Danish royalty all over the walls. Plus they had this one, former President of the US, Ike Eisenhower.
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