What does groceries cost in Hillerod?

Basic groceries in Hillerod cost: milk (1L) ($2), bread (500g) ($3), rice (1kg) ($2), eggs (12 pack) ($5), chicken breast (1kg) ($10), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($3).

What does dining out cost in Hillerod?

Dining out in Hillerod: inexpensive meal ($17), mid-range restaurant meal ($94), local beer ($8), coffee ($6).

What does housing cost in Hillerod?

Average monthly rent in Hillerod: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($1640), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($1025), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($2322), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1596).

What does transportation cost in Hillerod?

Transportation costs in Hillerod: taxi starting fare ($7.26), gasoline per liter ($2.02).

What does utilities cost in Hillerod?

Monthly utilities in Hillerod: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($164), mobile phone plan ($19), internet ($39).

What does entertainment cost in Hillerod?

Entertainment costs in Hillerod: movie ticket ($17).

What does clothing cost in Hillerod?

Clothing prices in Hillerod: jeans ($117), dress ($33), sneakers ($113), leather shoes ($185).

What does education cost in Hillerod?

Education costs in Hillerod: preschool (monthly) ($696), international school (monthly) ($5486).

What does other expenses cost in Hillerod?

Costs in Hillerod include: averageSalary ($3628).

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Denmark

Hillerod City Guide

Capital Region of Denmark

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Hillerød is a historic town in Denmark's Capital Region, known for Frederiksborg Castle and its gardens. It's quieter than Copenhagen but well connected. Great for travelers who want culture, nature, and a calm place with modern comforts.

Lifestyle🍽️

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Food Scene

Good

Local Danish dishes are popular. International options include Italian and Asian. Vegetarian and vegan choices are growing. Most places close by 10-11 PM.

Local Dishes:

Smørrebrød, Frikadeller, Pastries

International Cuisine:

Italian, Asian, Middle Eastern

Vegan FriendlyVegetarian Friendly

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Nightlife

Limited

Nightlife is modest with a few pubs. Not a big party spot.

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Coffee Culture

Good

Good cafés from bakeries to specialty coffee shops; less variety than Copenhagen.

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Tipping

Not Required

Tipping is optional; service charges included in prices.

Top Attractions

Frederiksborg Castle

historic

Renaissance palace with gardens.

Hillerød Town Museum

museum

Local history museum.

Kronborg Castle

historic

Historic castle under an hour away.

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

art

Modern art museum nearby.

North Zealand Coastal Towns

nature

Scenic coastal areas within 30 minutes drive.

SIM Cards

SIM cards sold at airport and local stores like Telia, Telenor, TDC, and 3. ID required for activation. eSIM usually available.

Available at:

• Telia

• Telenor

• TDC

• 3

Recommended Apps

Rejseplanen(transport)

MobilePay(finance)

Too Good To Go(food)

Donkey Republic(transport)

Just Eat(food)

MitID(utilities)

Services & Infrastructure

Street Cleanliness

Excellent

Streets are very clean with efficient waste management.

24/7 Services

Poor

Limited 24/7 services; no 24/7 pharmacies and few minimarts.

Groceries

Netto

Rema 1000

Føtex

Meny

Large supermarkets offer good international selections. Stores open 8 AM–9 PM mostly, with limited Sunday hours.

Cashless Payments

Widely accepted

Cards and mobile payments like MobilePay are widely accepted everywhere.

ATMs

ATMs are easy to find in banks and shopping centers; fees depend on your bank.

Schools

Local only

Several Danish public and private schools. International schools mostly in Copenhagen require commuting.

Available Schools:

• Local public and private schools

Work & Digital💻

Coworking Spaces

Available

Available Spaces:

Hillerød Erhvervspark

Business park with some office options.

Kontorfællesskab Hillerød

Shared office spaces possible.

Work-Friendly Cafés

Good

Café Slotsgade

Good Wi-Fi and seating.

Café Vivaldi

Quiet spots suitable for work.

Espresso House

Convenient at the station.

Baresso Coffee

Popular local chain.

Alternatives:

Hillerød Library

Quiet reading space with Wi-Fi.

Hotel Hillerød Lobby

Sometimes good for quiet work, guest Wi-Fi only.

Digital Nomad Community

Poor

Small local community; more opportunities in Copenhagen.

Nature & Activities🌿

Green Spaces

Excellent

Large parks and forests nearby with good trails and shaded areas.

Running

Excellent

Runs around Frederiksborg and nearby forests; safe and scenic.

Gyms

Available

Several gyms and sports facilities available.

Available Gyms:

• Fitness World Hillerød

• Loop Fitness Hillerød

• SATS Hillerød

• Hillerød Sports Park

Tennis

Good

Tennis courts available at Hillerød Tennisklub; padel courts growing in number.

Padel

Limited

Padel courts are becoming more common.

Yoga

Good

Several yoga studios with drop-in classes.

Martial Arts

Limited

Clubs for karate, judo, taekwondo available.

Skiing

Poor

No natural skiing; there's an artificial slope in Copenhagen, rated 5/10 for urban skiing.

Water Sports

Good

Kayaking and paddleboarding available on local lakes; rentals seasonal.

Surfing

Poor

Surfing spots are far away and not practical from Hillerød.

Diving

Poor

Some diving in Danish waters but not near Hillerød.

Health & Safety🏥

Healthcare

Excellent

High-quality public and private healthcare with English-speaking staff. Main hospital is Hillerød Hospital.

Hospitals:

• Hillerød Hospital

Pharmacies:

• Local apoteks

Tap Water Safety

Safe to drink

Tap water is safe and high quality, drinkable straight from the tap.

Common Scams

Pickpocketing in tourist areas is possible but rare.

Community & Family

Family Friendly

Excellent

Good playgrounds and kid-friendly cafés. Attractions like Frederiksborg Castle and nearby Esrum Kloster suit families.

LGBTQ+ Friendly

Excellent

Denmark is accepting and safe for LGBTQ+; Hillerød reflects this but lacks specific venues.

Pet Friendly

Good

Pet-friendly with parks, vets, and accommodations. Rules apply for import.

Communities

Hillerød Kommune Facebook (social media)

Hillerød Facebook Group (social media)

North Zealand Tourism (tourism)

Quick Facts

Population

36,043

Power Reliability

Excellent

10/10

Very reliable power with rare outages.

Beach Access

Available

Popular sandy beaches like Tisvildeleje are 20–30 minutes away by car.

Languages

Danish(95%)

English(86%)

Emergency

112

Emergency

114

Non-emergency Police

⚠️Natural Disasters Risk

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Tsunami

Very Low Risk

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Earthquake

Very Low Risk

🌦️Seasonal Issues

Extreme Heat

Rare in this region.

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