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www.bådfartenesrumsø.dk
; return ticket adult/child Dkr100/60; May-Sep)
service to
Gribskov
,
a forested area with trails and picnic grounds on the western side of the lake. From Fre-
densborg train station, bus 371 runs hourly to the lake, on weekdays only.
Sleeping
Danhostel Fredensborg
HOSTEL
(
48 48 03 15;
www.fredensborghostel.dk
; Østrupvej 3; s Dkr320, d from Dkr490;
Jan-mid-Dec;
)
Fredensborg's hostel occupies a prime location just 300m south of the Fredensborg Slot.
There are no dorms here - most of its 88 beds are in double rooms (all with washbasin or
toilet). Best of all is the large, secluded garden.
Eating
Skipperhuset
DANISH
( 48 48 10 12;
www.skipperhuset.dk
; Skipperallé 6; lunch Dkr89-145, dinner mains Dkr195-285;
noon-5pm Tue-Sun mid-Apr-Sep, plus 6-9pm Fri & Sat May-Aug)
It's hard to imagine a more idyllic setting for alfresco dining than this restaurant on Esrum
Sø. Many of the ingredients are organic, with herbs and vegetables picked fresh from the
nearby palace garden. Whether it's new asparagus with poached eggs, herbs and crisp
ryebread, or lobster and fish served with brown butter and seasonal vegetables, expect
fresh, nuanced flavours and thoughtful presentation.
Consider booking ahead if heading in for dinner.
Restaurant Under Kronen
DANISH
(
underkronen.dk
;
Jernbanegade 1; lunch Dkr59-168, dinner mains Dkr168-188; 9am-10pm)
A stone's throw from the palace gates, smart, cafe-style Restaurant Under Kronen serves
good-quality, seasonal grub. Danish lunch classics include herring, smoked salmon, smør-
rebrød (open sandwiches) and tartar, while the smaller dinner menu might include fresh
