Key takeaways
- Your lunch is not included in the tour price. The group stops at Roskilde restaurants for a meal break during the day.
- Both Frederiksborg and Kronborg have on-site cafés serving light meals, snacks and drinks. Food near Kronborg Castle is available within the grounds.
- Castle cafés accept both card payments and Danish cash. Confirm with your guide which payment methods work at each location.
- Water is provided on the minibus throughout the day. Public toilets are available at all three sites: Roskilde, Frederiksborg Palace and Kronborg Castle.
- You may bring your own packed lunch if you prefer. This lets you eat at your own pace during stops at the castles and Roskilde.
Lunch: What's Included and Where You'll Eat
Your tour includes a lunch stop in Roskilde, Denmark's former capital, where the group will have time to explore local dining options at your own pace. This is not a group meal at a single restaurant, so you'll have flexibility to choose what suits your tastes and dietary needs. Most visitors find plenty of cafés and restaurants within walking distance of the cathedral and museum areas where you'll be spending your morning.
Frederiksborg Castle: The Café Leonora and Food Options
At Frederiksborg Palace, the on-site café Leonora offers light refreshments, pastries, and lunch items if you'd like to eat within the castle grounds. The café serves typical Danish fare including sandwiches, salads, and warm dishes. It accepts both card payments and Danish cash, though card is increasingly standard. The Frederiksborg restaurant menu features seasonally changing options, so you can check ahead if you have specific dietary requirements or preferences.
Midday break at Frederiksborg: meals and refreshments between palaces
Kronborg Castle: Café Facilities and Opening Times
Kronborg Castle has a café on-site, though its hours can vary seasonally and it sometimes closes during shoulder seasons. We recommend confirming its availability with your guide on the morning of your tour. If the café is open, it serves basic refreshments and light meals. Payment is typically by card, but it's wise to carry some Danish cash as a backup. The café overlooks the castle grounds and offers a pleasant spot to rest if you're not eating a full meal there.
Should You Bring a Packed Lunch Instead?
Bringing a packed lunch is a practical option if you prefer familiar food, have dietary restrictions, or want to avoid queues at castle cafés. Many visitors pack sandwiches, snacks, and fruit to enjoy during the day. The tour includes water and WiFi on the minibus, and you'll have pleasant outdoor spaces at both castles where eating a picnic is perfectly acceptable. This approach also gives you more control over your time and lets you eat at your own pace rather than rushing through a meal break.
The day sets aside a lunch stop in Roskilde, with cafés at both palaces serving hot and cold options.
Drinking Water and Refreshments Throughout the Day
Water is provided on the minibus as part of your tour, so you can stay hydrated during travel between sites. At each location, the castles and museums have drinking water available, and the cafés sell bottled water and beverages if you prefer. Bring a reusable bottle if possible to refill at any of the three stops, which is also an eco-friendly choice. The Danish tap water is excellent and safe to drink everywhere on the tour route.
Restroom Locations at Roskilde, Frederiksborg, and Kronborg
Public toilets are available at all three main stops. In Roskilde, facilities are located near the cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum. At Frederiksborg Palace, restrooms are within the castle building and near the grounds, clearly signposted. Kronborg Castle has restrooms inside the fortress and in the visitor facilities area. All are well-maintained and free to use. We suggest using facilities when you arrive at each site rather than waiting, as queues can build during peak visiting hours, particularly at the castle buildings themselves.
Your comfort is planned into every stop
Book your dayWhat's Covered
- Lunch not included
- Drinking water provided
- All entry fees
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup included
- Climate-controlled van
On the Ground
- Lunch stopRoskilde, group dining
- Castle cafésBoth serve light meals, cards accepted
- Restrooms at sitesAvailable at all three locations
- Payment methodCard and cash both welcome
- Refill opportunitiesEach stop plus onboard
- Packed lunch optionBring your own if preferred
