Frederiksborg Castle opens Medieval Modern on 8 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 01:19 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Medieval Modern - Agnes and Harald Slott-Møller opened at Frederiksborg Castle on 8 October 2026.
- The exhibition presents 70 works in the Princess Wing and runs until 21 February 2027.
- Frederiksborg Castle was built between 1600 and 1620 and has housed the Museum of National History since 1878.
- Several rooms at Frederiksborg Castle will be closed from 15 to 31 October 2026 during preparations for a Christmas installation.
Frederiksborg Castle opened Medieval Modern - Agnes and Harald Slott-Møller on 8 October 2026 in Hillerød, Denmark. The exhibition brings 70 works by the Danish artist couple to the Princess Wing and remains on view until 21 February 2027.
Medieval Modern opened at Frederiksborg Castle on 8 October
The exhibition examines how Agnes and Harald Slott-Møller used medieval ballads, legends and motifs to develop ideas about modern Denmark. The presentation includes paintings and other works that connect historical imagery with questions of national identity.
One work returning to public view is King Valdemar and Queen Bengerd, which had been outside Denmark for many years before being acquired by Ringsted Municipality. The exhibition is presented by the Museum of National History, the institution that operates inside the castle. The exhibition dates run from 8 October 2026 to 4 April 2027 on the museum's English event page, while the Danish exhibition listing gives 21 February 2027 as its closing date. Regional coverage of the opening identifies the Princess Wing as the venue and describes the 70-work presentation.
Frederiksborg Castle links medieval art with royal history
The castle stands on three small islets in the Castle Lake at Hillerød. Christian IV built the Renaissance complex between 1600 and 1620, and its decorated interiors include the Neptune Fountain and the Marble Gallery of the King's Wing.
A fire in 1859 destroyed large parts of the interior, although the Chapel and Audience Chamber survived. The Museum of National History was inaugurated at the site in 1878 and now presents 500 years of Danish history through portraits, history paintings, furniture and applied art. That setting places the new exhibition's medieval themes alongside the royal collections and rooms that shaped Denmark's historical image. The castle's history and collections are described by the Museum of National History.
Autumn access changes affect several castle rooms
The exhibition is not the only change for visitors in October. The Audience Chamber and the adjoining Løngangen, Rotunden and Valdemarsalen will be closed from 15 to 31 October 2026 while preparations take place for the Christmas installation and exhibition.
The rest of the museum remains part of the visit, including the Chapel, the historic Compenius organ and the castle gardens. The next exhibition listed by the museum, Icy Christmas - H.C. Andersen and The Snow Queen, begins on 31 October 2026 and continues until 3 January 2027.
Visiting Frederiksborg Castle: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- Medieval Modern - Agnes and Harald Slott-Møller opened on 8 October 2026 and is presented in the Princess Wing.
- The Audience Chamber, Løngangen, Rotunden and Valdemarsalen are closed from 15 to 31 October 2026; the museum's other named attractions remain available.
- Frederiksborg Castle is in Hillerød, north of Copenhagen, beside the Castle Lake. The museum address is Frederiksborg Castle, 3400 Hillerød.
- The site includes a large Renaissance complex, a Chapel, the Neptune Fountain, the King's Wing, Castle Lake and formal and English-style gardens.
- The historic Compenius organ is in the Chapel, and the museum lists a recital there every Thursday at 1.30pm.
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Frequently asked questions about Frederiksborg Castle
When does Medieval Modern take place at Frederiksborg Castle?
Medieval Modern opened on 8 October 2026. The official English listing gives 4 April 2027 as the closing date, while the Danish exhibition listing gives 21 February 2027.
What is Frederiksborg Castle?
It is a Renaissance castle in Hillerød that has housed the Museum of National History since 1878. The museum presents Danish history through portraits, paintings, furniture and applied art.
Where is Frederiksborg Castle and how do you get there?
Frederiksborg Castle stands beside the Castle Lake in Hillerød, north of Copenhagen. Its listed address is Frederiksborg Castle, 3400 Hillerød.
