Between now and 2008, the Palaces and Properties Agency is carrying out restoration work on some of the oldest buildings at Frederiksborg Castle dating from the reigns of Frederik II and Christian IV. The characteristic S-bridge is being restored, and some minor work is being carried out on buildings in the Castle Gardens and on the castle itself.
This work constitutes the first phase of the planned major restoration and repair of the castle in Hillerød. In June 2004, the Danish Parliament’s Finance Committee approved the Ministry of Finance’s document for the first phase with a total budget of DKK 33.5 million. The first phase has been planned so that it can be implemented independently of the start of a possible second phase.
Original renaissance buildings
The focus of the first phase is partial restoration of the castle’s oldest buildings, which are those most in need of attention. These are houses from the 1500s and 1600s on the first and middle islets, which are passed by visitors to the castle on the way from Slotsgade.
Frederik II’s Pantry Wing and Christian IV’s Chancellery are among the original Renaissance buildings that require restoration of the roofs and windows. The unique historical buildings avoided the fire that ruined the main castle in 1859, after which it was rebuilt and turned into a museum.
The S-bridge, which links the two islets in an S-shape, is being restored in 2005.
Read more about the restoration of the S-bridge here.
Main castle and garden buildings
In the castle itself, repair work will be carried out on the copper roof and the spires will be overhauled. Separate work will be carried out on buildings in the castle gardens. Finally, the Palaces and Properties Agency plans to work with the Museum of National History on a permanent exhibition presenting the history of the castle and gardens.
The work in and around Frederiksborg Castle is being carried out for the Palaces and Properties Agency by the architects Fogh & Følner.
Last updated:: Friday, May 29, 2009
