Amalienborg Palace: The Living Heart of Denmark's Monarchy
Explore Denmark’s regal heritage at Amalienborg Palace, an architectural masterpiece and home to the Danish royal family in central Copenhagen.
Amalienborg Palace in central Copenhagen stands as the official residence of Denmark's royal family. Composed of four rococo palaces encircling a grand square, it offers visitors not just regal architecture but also a deep immersion into centuries of Danish royal history. Every day, the changing of the Royal Guard provides a glimpse of tradition in action.
A brief summary to Randers Dyrehave
- Skovboulevarden, Langaa, 8870, DK
- +4589151515
Local tips
- Arrive just before noon to witness the dramatic changing of the Royal Guard in the central square.
- Admission to the palace museum is separate; tickets are best booked in advance during holidays.
- Photography is permitted in most museum areas, but flash and tripods are not allowed.
- Combine your visit with nearby Frederik's Church for outstanding city views from its dome.
- Be aware that some rooms might close unexpectedly for royal functions—check the daily schedule.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Roskilde's train station, frequent regional trains whisk travelers toward Copenhagen's central station in about 25–35 minutes (single adult tickets typically 84 DKK). From there, the palace is best reached by metro toward Kongens Nytorv or a short city bus ride, with the iconic square and palace rooftops soon coming into view after a brief walk through Copenhagen's historic center.
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Taxi/Rideshare
Taxis offer a direct ride from Roskilde, often taking 35–50 minutes depending on traffic. Expect fares in the range of 650–800 DKK one way. The drop-off zone is close to Amalienborg’s square, but note that vehicle access may be restricted during major royal events.
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Private Car
Drivers arriving from Roskilde will find parking options in garages or street parking near the Frederiksstaden district. Parking fees typically range from 30–45 DKK per hour. Public parking spaces can be limited, especially during peak times and when major events occur nearby.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Gravhøjen i Fladbro Dyrehave
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Stone Age burial mound in a serene deer forest, where ancient history meets wild nature.
Randers Railwaystation
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Historic rail gateway of Randers, linking East Jutland’s river town with Aarhus, Aalborg and Copenhagen from a compact, practical 19th‑century station hub.
Randers St.
4.4 km
Historic East Jutland railway hub connecting Denmark's east coast with modern InterCity services and comprehensive traveler amenities.
Sven Dalsgaards Plads
5.1 km
Randers' cultural epicentre honouring a Dadaist pioneer, where art, performance, and community converge.
Hotel Randers
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Mariager Church
22.7 km
A towering former abbey church above Mariager Fjord, where Gothic brickwork, noble tombs and a distinctive Aubertin organ keep centuries of faith and history alive.
Mariager Kirke
22.8 km
A lofty Bridgettine abbey church turned parish landmark, where Gothic stone, noble tombs and organ music tell Mariager’s story above the fjord.
Hotel Postgaarden Mariager
23.0 km
Experience historic Danish charm and modern comfort at Hotel Postgaarden Mariager, nestled in the heart of the 'City of Roses' with easy access to Mariager Fjord's natural beauty.
Mariager Lystbådehavn
23.4 km
Denmark's most beautiful fjord meets a thriving sailing community in this welcoming maritime harbor.
Hobro Lystbådehavn
24.0 km
Denmark's premier fjord marina with historic charm and modern comfort.
Restaurant BramslevGaard
24.6 km
Experience Danish history and gastronomy at BramslevGaard, a charming manor house nestled in the scenic Bramslev Bakker near Hobro, offering stunning views and French-inspired cuisine.
Hotel BramslevGaard
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Experience tranquility and history at Hotel BramslevGaard, nestled in the scenic Bramslev Bakker by Mariager Fjord, offering gourmet dining, spa retreats, and easy access to Northern Jutland's natural wonders.
Mariager Fjord
25.5 km
Denmark's longest fjord winds through pristine Jutland landscapes, offering unspoilt nature, charming villages, and exceptional outdoor adventures.
Kongsdal Fyrtårn
27.6 km
A retired North Sea lighthouse reborn as the red‑and‑white landmark of tranquil Kongsdal Marina on the scenic shores of Mariager Fjord.
Landal Søhøjlandet
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Unmissable attractions to see
Klatreparken Randers
0.0 km
Six forest courses, 80+ activities, and pure adrenaline in Denmark's premier outdoor climbing adventure park.
Fugletårn
3.0 km
Fugletårnet i Vorup Enge giver rolig udsigt over et genoprettet vådområde ved Randers, med rigt fugleliv, åbne vidder og let adgang til naturen året rundt.
Doktorparken
3.4 km
Leafy English-style park in western Randers, centered on a lakeside loop, nature playground, goats and bird aviary – a compact everyday escape for families and locals.
Vorupkærparken
3.8 km
A modest neighborhood green space in southwestern Randers, Vorupkærparken offers everyday greenery, play space and a glimpse of local community life.
Randers Naturcenter
4.2 km
Hands-on nature hub by the Gudenå River, blending animal encounters, outdoor learning and river-meadow wilderness just beyond the streets of Randers.
Genforeningsmonument i Vestparken
4.2 km
Poignant memorial in Randers’ Vestparken, where sculpture, literature and history meet in a quiet green corner to commemorate Denmark’s 1920 reunification.
Best western
4.6 km
Refined early‑20th‑century charm meets modern Scandinavian comfort at this central Randers hotel, complete with courtyard calm and a generous Nordic breakfast.
Tidsrejsen
4.6 km
Walk through 125,000 years of Danish history and nature using mobile-guided storytelling in a woodland setting.
Altananlægget
4.7 km
A small, sloping neighborhood park above central Randers, offering leafy paths, benches and everyday local life just a few minutes from the town’s cultural heart.
Randers Regnskov
4.8 km
Step from Danish riverbank into dense tropical domes, Ice Age landscapes and Nordic wildlife at Randers Regnskov, a vivid zoo and nature story in one place.
Storkeengen - Randers
4.8 km
A pioneering climate park where flood protection, open meadows and the broad Gudenå River come together on the quiet southern edge of Randers.
Den Blå Bro, Randers
4.9 km
Experience Danish art from the 19th century to today in the architecturally striking Randers Kunstmuseum, the cultural heart of Randers.
KFUK-Spejdermuseum
4.9 km
A small, volunteer-run museum in central Randers preserving uniforms, badges and memories from a century of Danish KFUK girls’ scouting and campfire life.
FDF museet i Randers
4.9 km
A small, free museum in Randers Kloster, tracing more than a century of Danish FDF youth life through recreated rooms, camp scenes, uniforms and rich archives.
Museum Østjylland - Håndværksmuseet
5.0 km
East Jutland's authentic crafts heritage preserved in 24 reconstructed workshops—reopening 2027.
Essential places to dine
Fladbro kro
0.2 km
Countryside inn blending Danish tradition with modern comfort, celebrated for locally-sourced cuisine and warm hospitality.
Restaurant Himmelbo
1.4 km
Countryside dining excellence where fresh seasonal menus meet tranquil natural surroundings.
Pizzeria Alfredo
5.0 km
Relaxed neighborhood pizzeria in central Randers serving generous, comforting pizzas perfect for casual evenings, easy takeaway and no-fuss, post-sightseeing meals.
Sandwichshoppen
5.0 km
Casual sandwich and burger bar in central Randers, serving generous, freshly made Danish-style sandwiches, burgers and salads ideal for quick lunches and take-away.
Pizza Flammen
5.0 km
Straightforward neighbourhood pizzeria in Randers NV serving generous, wallet‑friendly pizzas and classic comfort dishes for easy takeaway dinners and casual meals.
Pho Delight
5.1 km
Casual Vietnamese comfort food in central Randers, with steaming bowls of pho, crispy spring rolls and easy dine‑in or takeaway from Erik Menveds Plads.
Pastadiem
5.1 km
Compact Italian pasta bar in central Randers, serving generous bowls of comforting dishes in a casual, modern setting ideal for easy weeknight dinners.
Café Borgen
5.1 km
Cosy all-day café and restaurant on Houmeden in Randers, serving generous brunches, classic Danish café dishes, cakes and relaxed drinks in a warm setting.
Suzumi
5.1 km
All‑you‑can‑eat sushi and grill in a bright, modern setting on a cosy pedestrian street in central Randers.
Café K
5.1 km
Spacious, modern café-bar in the heart of Randers serving generous brunches, classic comfort dishes and colourful cocktails from early morning to late night.
Restaurant det gamle apothek
5.1 km
Historic pharmacy turned French-Nordic fine dining in the heart of Randers.
Café Mathisen
5.1 km
A refined yet relaxed brasserie-style café in central Randers, serving seasonal Danish and European dishes in elegant rooms and a charming courtyard.
Kylling & Co Randers
5.1 km
Casual chicken-and-salad fast food on Randers’ main square, offering quick, lighter meals and easy takeaway in the heart of the historic city centre.
The Cabin
5.1 km
Cosy Italian pizzas and pastas served in a warm, cabin-style setting on Storegade in central Randers, perfect for relaxed dinners with family, friends or a date.
Garage Burgerbar Randers
5.1 km
Playful, garage‑style burger joint in the heart of Randers, serving generous comfort food and late‑night bites in a lively, industrial‑chic setting.
Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Relove
5.0 km
A tiny, design-focused gift shop in central Randers, Relove pairs cosy atmosphere with carefully curated Danish-inspired gifts and décor.
The Wobbly Nerdles
5.0 km
Downtown Randers' premier destination for tabletop gaming, board games, and nerd culture collectibles.
Ønsketing
5.1 km
Cosy Danish gift and design shop on Randers’ cathedral square, filled with charming homeware, quirky presents and everyday Scandinavian style.
Maak
5.1 km
A cozy Randers lifestyle boutique blending Scandinavian fashion, footwear and interiors in a carefully curated, living-room-like space on historic Houmeden.
Red Cross Op Shop
5.1 km
Central Randers thrift shop where donated fashion and household finds fund Danish Red Cross humanitarian work and showcase Denmark’s everyday reuse culture.
Taste Randers
5.1 km
Contemporary fashion meets medieval charm on Denmark's oldest pedestrian street.
House Of Stars ApS
5.1 km
Intimate niche perfumery and beauty boutique in central Randers, curated by makeup artist and cosmetologist Charlotte Møller with cult fragrances, skincare and makeup.
Søsterne Grene Randers
5.1 km
A cozy Scandinavian design and hobby universe in central Randers, filled with affordable home décor, stationery and creative treasures on atmospheric Torvegade.
Fabric Randers
5.1 km
Sports-inspired streetwear and sneakers in a compact, urban-style boutique right in the heart of Randers C on Torvegade.
Life & Stiil
5.1 km
Curated women's fashion in Randers' most charming neighborhood quarter.
Læsehesten Randers
5.1 km
A cozy Randers book and media cave where shelves of used books, CDs and DVDs invite slow browsing and unexpected discoveries in the heart of Adelgade.
Skriver Collection Showroom
5.1 km
A calm Scandinavian design showroom in central Randers, where Jane Skriver’s tactile home textiles and decor invite you to see, touch and rethink your interior style.
Frølund
5.1 km
Long-established Danish women’s fashion boutique in central Randers, offering curated Scandinavian styles, calm surroundings and personal wardrobe advice since 1969.
Esprit
5.1 km
Modern, easygoing fashion in the heart of Randers C, offering wearable Scandinavian style for everyday city life and spontaneous wardrobe updates.
Deres Collection
5.1 km
Contemporary Danish women’s fashion in the heart of Randers, offering curated outfits, friendly guidance and a calm boutique break from the city’s historic streets.
Essential bars & hidden hideouts
Bykroen
4.6 km
Traditional Randers bodega with cold beer, simple smørrebrød and everyday hygge in the heart of Vestergade’s city-centre streets.
Café von Hatten
4.9 km
Intimate volunteer-run bar and music den in the heart of Randers, where underground sounds, candlelit tables and community spirit create a distinctly local night out.
Cafe Tuborg
5.0 km
Randers' iconic beer hall where cold Tuborg, casual vibes, and late-night gatherings define the experience.
Kontoret
5.0 km
Cosy, low-key bar on Randers’ church square, serving from morning coffee to relaxed evening drinks in the intimate heart of the old town.
Storkereden
5.1 km
Denmark's cozy brown pub where tradition, warmth, and authentic hospitality converge on Kirketorvet.
Rustik & Flamingo
5.1 km
Late-night bar and intimate nightclub in central Randers, blending casual drinks downstairs with an energetic upstairs dance floor on weekend nights.
Barrys Pub
5.1 km
British pub tradition meets Danish hospitality in Randers' most enduring social gathering place.
BAR2 Randers
5.1 km
Intimate late‑night bar on Storegade in Randers, serving straightforward drinks and loud party vibes from Thursday to Saturday in a compact, social setting.
Bar’ Rolig
5.1 km
Relaxed, game-filled bar in Randers’ Storegade nightlife strip, blending casual drinks, upbeat music and a cozy setting for groups, pre-drinks and late nights.
Bar 1
5.1 km
An intimate, easy-going neighbourhood bar on Storegade, pouring classic drinks and local charm into late-night evenings in the heart of Randers C.
Randers City Bar
5.1 km
No-frills, central-nightlife bar on Storegade in Randers, ideal for simple drinks, loud music and spontaneous bar-hopping in the city’s liveliest street.
Zwei Grosse Bier Bar, Randers
5.1 km
Après-ski revelry and Alpine party spirit in central Randers—open late Thursday through Saturday.
Jagtbar Randers
5.1 km
Hunting-lodge themed bar and nightclub on Randers’ Storegade, blending cosy early-evening drinks with high-energy late-night partying and group celebrations.
The Old Irish Pub
5.1 km
Lively Irish-inspired bar and late-night party spot in central Randers, mixing pub charm, sports screens, draught beers and DJ-fuelled weekend dance floors.
Tante Olga - Bar
5.2 km
Riverside bar and live music venue hosting blues, jazz, and rock performances in intimate Randers setting.
Nightclubs & after hour spots
Randers Rave
7.1 km
Compact, bass-heavy nightclub in Randers NØ, where an unassuming façade hides a late-night dance floor fueled by rave-inspired lights, DJs and high energy.
Buddy Holly
23.9 km
Late-night disco hub in central Hobro, where locals and visitors pack the dance floor to chart hits, lights and drinks until the early hours.
Mariager Fjord Golf
28.8 km
Mariager Fjord Golf blends a challenging 18-hole course with spectacular fjord views, laid-back Danish charm, and a welcoming clubhouse overlooking North Jutland’s scenic waters.
KLUB22
34.6 km
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Cafe Paradis - Den Sidste
35.2 km
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equalclub
35.2 km
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Hornsleth Bar Aarhus
35.2 km
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Rustik Bar & Natklub - Aarhus
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