Set in Denmark, the play depicts Prince Hamlet and his attempts to exact revenge against his uncle, Claudius, who has murdered Hamlet's father in order to seize his throne and marry …

Whether you’re looking for things to do near Copenhagen or have more time to explore, there's time enough to visit Denmark’s most famous castle, immortalised by Shakespeare back in the …

Dec 20, 2025 · Hamlet is a tragedy in five acts written by William Shakespeare about 1599–1601 and published in a quarto edition in 1603 from an unauthorized text. Often considered the …

It is world-famous as the setting for Shakespeare’s play Hamlet and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. In Elsinore, with views across to Sweden, you find the setting for Shakespeare’s …

Explore the source of Shakespeare's inspiration for the Danish prince Hamlet, and take you through the magnificent halls, the secret nooks, and the fantastic towers where kings and …

Jul 2, 2023 · Denmark’s Kronborg Castle in Helsingor is a real-life Hamlet castle and one location not to miss for its literary and historical significance. In fact, Kronborg has been named a …

A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Hamlet. Find out more about the tragedy set in Denmark and the revenge of Prince Hamlet upon Uncle Claudius

Drama and history are gathered in one place at Kronborg "Hamlet" Castle. In the year 2000, Kronborg Castle became a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and today it is one of the most …

Apr 25, 2025 · As Radiohead and the RSC launch an innovative reinterpretation of Hamlet, a visit to the play's setting in Denmark brings a new dimension to the tragedy.

Although Shakespeare never visited Denmark, the castle inspired the setting of his play. Today, annual performances of Hamlet are held at Kronborg, reviving the connection between …