Rosenborg Castle
A fairy-tale Renaissance castle in central Copenhagen holding the Danish crown jewels - a moated palace set in the King's Garden.
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Rosenborg is a small, fairy-tale Renaissance castle of red brick and copper spires set in the King's Garden in central Copenhagen, built as a summer house by Christian IV. Its richly furnished rooms lead down to a treasury holding the Danish crown jewels and regalia, glittering in a vaulted basement.
What you actually see
- The crown jewels - the Danish regalia and crowns in the treasury.
- The furnished rooms - the royal chambers with thrones and tapestries.
- The Long Hall - the coronation hall with its silver lions.
- The King's Garden - the popular park around the moated castle.
When to go
Summer for the garden and the full castle; it is open year-round with the crown jewels always a draw. The garden is a lovely spot in warm weather.
Honest expectations
It is compact, so the visit is an hour or two, and it can be busy around the crown jewels. The rooms are richly furnished but small. The surrounding King's Garden is free and a pleasant park in its own right.
Nearby
The city centre, Nyhavn and the botanical garden are around; the National Gallery is next door.
What to pack for Rosenborg Castle
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
