Nordmandsdalen, the "Valley of the Norsemen," is the oddest and most memorable corner of Fredensborg Palace Garden. The grassy hollow is populated by sculpted figures representing people from Norway and the Faroe Islands, carved in the eighteenth century when both belonged to the Danish monarchy.
It could have been a stiff allegory, but it feels more human than that. The figures wear regional dress, carry tools, and stand in poses that suggest work rather than court pageantry. It is a short walk from the palace and worth seeking out even if you only have a quick stop in Fredensborg.