Rosenborg Castle
Renaissance red-brick turrets, glittering Crown Jewels and intimate royal chambers, all set within Copenhagen’s elegant King’s Garden.
Rising from the greenery of the King’s Garden in central Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle is a storybook Renaissance palace packed with 400 years of Danish royal history. Built in the early 1600s as King Christian IV’s pleasure residence, its red-brick towers shelter lavishly decorated rooms, the glittering Crown Jewels, royal regalia and curious personal objects that make the monarchy feel disarmingly human. Compact yet richly layered, it’s one of Copenhagen’s most rewarding historic interiors.
A brief summary to Rosenborg Castle
- Øster Voldgade 4A, Copenhagen, København K, 1350, DK
- +4533153286
- Visit website
- Duration: 1.5 to 3 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 10 am-5 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Arrive close to opening time to secure an early time slot for the interior and enjoy the rooms and vaults before they become crowded.
- Start upstairs and end in the basement treasury so you have more time with the Crown Jewels without rushing at the end of your visit.
- Combine your castle ticket with a slow stroll or picnic in the surrounding King’s Garden to make the most of the setting.
- Wear layers and comfortable shoes; staircases are narrow and the cool vaults beneath the castle can feel chilly compared with the upper floors.
- Keep some coins or a card handy in case you need lockers for bags, as larger backpacks are typically not allowed inside the castle.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
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- Lockers
- Seating Areas
- Sheltered Areas
- Trash Bins
- Information Boards
- Visitor Center
- Drinking Water
Getting There
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Metro and walking
From central Copenhagen, take any metro line serving Nørreport Station, one of the main hubs in the city centre. The ride from Kongens Nytorv or Copenhagen Central Station typically takes 3–6 minutes, with frequent departures throughout the day. A single-zone ticket costs around 20–25 DKK. From Nørreport it is an easy 10-minute walk on mostly level pavements through the inner city and into the King’s Garden, suitable for most visitors including those with strollers; some cobblestones near the park may require a bit of extra care.
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City bus
Several city bus routes stop close to Rosenborg Castle, including lines that run along Øster Voldgade and through the inner city. From Copenhagen Central Station, bus journeys usually take 10–20 minutes depending on traffic and route, and use the same ticketing system as the metro, with fares around 20–25 DKK for a single trip. Buses run frequently during the day and early evening. Most vehicles are low-floor and accessible, but boarding can be busy at peak sightseeing times.
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Bicycle
Copenhagen’s extensive cycle network makes reaching Rosenborg Castle by bike straightforward from most central neighbourhoods. From areas like Vesterbro, Nørrebro or Christianshavn, expect 10–20 minutes of cycling on dedicated lanes for much of the way. You can use city bikes or rental shops; typical short-term rentals start around 100–150 DKK per day. Bike stands are available near the King’s Garden, though they can fill quickly in high season and during sunny weekends.
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Taxi
Taxis are widely available across central Copenhagen and can drop you near the entrances to the King’s Garden surrounding Rosenborg Castle. From Copenhagen Central Station, the journey usually takes 10–15 minutes, depending on traffic. Fares generally fall in the 120–180 DKK range for this distance, with higher costs in heavy traffic or late at night. Taxis provide a comfortable option in poor weather or for those with limited mobility, though vehicles cannot drive directly up to the castle itself inside the garden.
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Discover more about Rosenborg Castle
A Renaissance Jewel in the King’s Garden
Rosenborg Castle appears almost theatrical as you approach through the leafy King’s Garden, its copper spires and patterned red brickwork rising above orderly lawns and flowerbeds. Built between 1606 and 1634 as the favourite retreat of King Christian IV, it embodies the Dutch Renaissance style that reshaped Copenhagen in the 17th century. Despite its modest footprint compared with sprawling European palaces, every facade is alive with gables, bay windows and decorative stonework. The setting is part of the magic. The castle sits slightly elevated within the garden, once a private royal retreat and now one of the city’s most beloved green spaces. In spring and summer, rows of tulips, flowering trees and long alleys of lime trees create a soft frame around the fortress-like silhouette, while in winter the bare branches and low Nordic light lend the building a more austere, historical drama.Inside the Private World of Danish Kings
Step through the entrance and Rosenborg quickly shifts from fairy-tale exterior to intimate royal home. Floors of creaking timber and low ceilings in some rooms make it easy to imagine Christian IV and his court moving through these spaces. The castle’s route leads you through a sequence of chambers that track the evolution of royal taste over three centuries, from richly panelled Renaissance rooms to later Baroque and Rococo interiors. Among the most atmospheric spaces is the Winter Room, considered the best-preserved room from the original castle. Here you find the king’s tiny writing cabinet tucked into a corner and evidence of ingenious earlier defences, including where the mechanism for the drawbridge once stood. Elsewhere you encounter royal bedrooms with canopied beds, tiled stoves, and small studies filled with portraits, globes and curiosities that reveal the intellectual and political world of the Danish court.The Knights’ Hall and Ceremonial Splendour
At the top of the castle, the long, light-filled Knights’ Hall stretches almost the full length of the building, functioning as Rosenborg’s grand finale. The space is dominated by the coronation thrones of the king and queen. The king’s throne, fashioned from narwhal tusk and decorated with gilded figures, pairs with the queen’s glittering silver throne, a powerful visual statement of royal authority. Around them, three life-size silver lions stand on guard, poised mid-stride on the chequered floor. Tapestries along the walls depict dramatic battles between Denmark and Sweden, turning the hall into a vivid visual chronicle of Scandinavian rivalry. The combination of woven battle scenes, polished floors, and the play of daylight across metal and ivory creates one of Copenhagen’s most striking historic interiors.Crown Jewels Beneath the Castle
From the upper floors, the route eventually leads down into the castle’s basement, where the atmosphere changes markedly. Cool, thick walls and subdued lighting prepare you for Rosenborg’s most famous treasure: the Danish Crown Jewels and royal regalia, stored in secure vaults beneath the castle. Displayed in glass cases, crowns, sceptres, ceremonial swords and jewel sets sparkle against dark backgrounds. The collection includes some of the world’s finest emeralds, alongside garnet, diamond and pearl sets that were reserved for queens and consorts. These pieces are not only showpieces of craftsmanship; they also trace the shifting alliances and ambitions of the Danish monarchy through gemstones, enamel and gold. Nearby, cabinets of ceremonial weapons, ornate saddles and state objects round out a portrait of royal power expressed through material luxury.Collections, Curiosities and Royal Stories
Beyond the jewels, Rosenborg houses an unexpectedly rich array of decorative arts. Tower rooms contain one of the world’s most notable collections of Venetian glass, with delicate goblets, coloured glassware and elaborate vessels that speak to Denmark’s engagement with wider European trade and fashion. Elsewhere you might find Flora Danica porcelain, intricate clocks, and small bronze figures, each displayed in intimate rooms rather than vast museum halls. Portraits and objects reveal more personal royal narratives, including the dramatic story of Queen Caroline Mathilde and her relationship with the royal physician Johann Friedrich Struensee, whose rise and fall shaped 18th-century Danish politics. Wax figures of former royal inhabitants, period clothing and everyday objects subtly humanise the monarchy. Taken together, the castle offers not just a catalogue of beautiful things, but a layered, tangible journey through Denmark’s royal past in a setting that still feels like a lived-in palace.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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