Frederiksborg Castle Chapel is a unique space with its original decoration dating from the time of King Christian IV, but the Chapel also contains several historical treasures. While the fire of 1859 destroyed large parts of Frederiksborg Castle, the Chapel was left virtually unscathed.

The impressive gold, silver and ebony altarpiece was made by the Hamburg goldsmith, Jacob Mores in 1606. The Gallery is home to the historic Compenius organ, which was built in 1610 by Esajas Compenius. Every Thursday at 13.30 there is a recital on the Compenius organ. The recital is free of charge for visitors to the Museum.

During the period of absolute monarchy (1660-1848) the Kings of Denmark were anointed in the Castle Chapel, and since 1693 it has been the Knights’ Chapel for the Orders of the Elephant and Dannebrog. The coats of arms that adorn the walls feature several that were awarded to international heads of state such as Nelson Mandela and distinguished Danes such as Mærsk McKinney Møller and Niels Bohr.

From the Chapel there is access to the King’s Oratory. This was one of the most magnificent rooms in Christian IV’s castle, but was unfortunately destroyed in the Castle fire of 1859. But the room was recreated with the panels’ intarsia and the ivory ornamentation of the ceilings, so it now looks virtually as it did prior to the fire. The artist, Carl Bloch painted 23 pictures with motifs from the life of Christ to adorn the Oratory.

Since Christian IV’s day, Frederiksborg Castle Chapel has served as a parish church, and still does today.