Culture
Kronborg Castle, Elsinore
Nothing Dramatic, just Chic
The Kronborg Castle is known for the Danish Prince, Hamlet, the protagonist of Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. After postponing many times, we finally headed Elsinore on a Saturday.
The Danish coastal train sped through thick, green vegetation, unmindful of the dark clouds lurking above. It seemed high time that it exploded into a rain of sparkly silver threads. It was already noon when we stepped out of the musty railway station in Elsinore.
Elsinore is the closest point between Denmark and Sweden. The first sight that welcomed us was the cityscape of Helsinborg in Sweden. I was immersed in the sea front aura, when the cobbled streets made me unstable. A tram chugged before us, much to my little one's delight.
The sleepy town looked over the calm sea and Sweden's bright buildings. Two outcrops of land jutted from the sea on either side of the town. Someone had painstakingly built two identical lighthouses on each one. If I had a book, I'd have totally forgotten about the castle and immersed in the book. It was the perfect place to get lost with a book. The salty smell in the air and the tranquil surroundings along with the meandering boats almost blinded me--I ignored the gorgeous castle at the far end.
The town seemed deprived of any civilization: there were no cars, the houses looked uninhabited and the streets were empty. That was until we came near the castle. The town has congregated near the castle--the centre of attraction.
Elsinore looked vibrant, clean and fresh, and people frolicked--a summer that is quintessentially Danish. We dined at Café Krone B, a simple restaurant with a good view of the castle. My husband's chicken salad was creamy and delicious with a perfect tinge of tanginess from the herbs. It was a perfect companion for the rye bread. My fish balls melted in the mouth and the crème fraiche based sauce added a delicate zing.
The entrance fee to the castle was a bit pricey. Considering the hype about this castle, there wasn't much inside. Some Royal Chambers and Ball Rooms were just okay for me. The underground tunnels were fun and Ogier the Dane was interesting.
What made our visit special was the view and nature surrounding the castle. The air was cool, fresh and the pleasant blue of the Sea made us cosy. And of course, my little one enjoyed the play area and all the walks around the castle.
We lingered around the town for a while before the chilly wind swept us to a bakery. I settled for a hot chocolate and a croissant.
The evening train made us wait for a while in the small station. It was late when we reached Copenhagen, but we had a wonderful day!
The Kronborg Castle is known for the Danish Prince, Hamlet, the protagonist of Shakespeare's tragedy, Hamlet. After postponing many times, we finally headed Elsinore on a Saturday.
The Danish coastal train sped through thick, green vegetation, unmindful of the dark clouds lurking above. It seemed high time that it exploded into a rain of sparkly silver threads. It was already noon when we stepped out of the musty railway station in Elsinore.
Elsinore is the closest point between Denmark and Sweden. The first sight that welcomed us was the cityscape of Helsinborg in Sweden. I was immersed in the sea front aura, when the cobbled streets made me unstable. A tram chugged before us, much to my little one's delight.
The sleepy town looked over the calm sea and Sweden's bright buildings. Two outcrops of land jutted from the sea on either side of the town. Someone had painstakingly built two identical lighthouses on each one. If I had a book, I'd have totally forgotten about the castle and immersed in the book. It was the perfect place to get lost with a book. The salty smell in the air and the tranquil surroundings along with the meandering boats almost blinded me--I ignored the gorgeous castle at the far end.
The town seemed deprived of any civilization: there were no cars, the houses looked uninhabited and the streets were empty. That was until we came near the castle. The town has congregated near the castle--the centre of attraction.
Elsinore looked vibrant, clean and fresh, and people frolicked--a summer that is quintessentially Danish. We dined at Café Krone B, a simple restaurant with a good view of the castle. My husband's chicken salad was creamy and delicious with a perfect tinge of tanginess from the herbs. It was a perfect companion for the rye bread. My fish balls melted in the mouth and the crème fraiche based sauce added a delicate zing.
The entrance fee to the castle was a bit pricey. Considering the hype about this castle, there wasn't much inside. Some Royal Chambers and Ball Rooms were just okay for me. The underground tunnels were fun and Ogier the Dane was interesting.
What made our visit special was the view and nature surrounding the castle. The air was cool, fresh and the pleasant blue of the Sea made us cosy. And of course, my little one enjoyed the play area and all the walks around the castle.
We lingered around the town for a while before the chilly wind swept us to a bakery. I settled for a hot chocolate and a croissant.
The evening train made us wait for a while in the small station. It was late when we reached Copenhagen, but we had a wonderful day!
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