Winter at the Museum
Explore the museum illuminated by chandeliers, candlelight, and flashlights.
Explore the museum illuminated by chandeliers, candlelight, and flashlights.
As darkness falls and on cloudy winter days, the chandeliers at Frederiksborg shine! Experience the Castle Church, the Great Hall, and the Princess Wing on the 2nd floor, illuminated by chandelier light. Enjoy a magical walk under the chandeliers or go exploring the portrait gallery, historic scenes, and halls by flashlight.
A major part of Frederiksborg is cloaked in mysterious darkness throughout winter afternoons. Therefore, we switch to the after-dark edition of the museum and castle as the church tower clock strikes three on weekends – and on cloudy days, even before 3 PM every day of the week.
For safety reasons, our chandeliers are electrified, and candles are battery-powered.
Some corridors are nearly pitch black. Therefore, we recommend the use of flashlight for both atmosphere and wayfinding. Visitors are encouraged to bring flashlights/use their device light, or they can borrow one of our flashlights to light their way!
Standard Lighting
While most of the museum is bathed in the atmospheric glow of chandeliers and limited lighting, our special exhibitions and 20th and 21st-century collections on the third floor are presented under standard lighting during opening hours, ensuring that every detail shines through.