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Amalienborg

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Amalienborg in Copenhagen: four identical palaces around an octagonal square, the royal family's residence in Frederiksstaden.

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Why go

  • The changing of the guard at 12:00, daily when the royal family is present, marching from Rosenborg Castle
  • The Great Hall of the Christian VII palace, with woodwork by Louis August le Clerc and paintings by François Boucher
  • The study rooms of the two kings, shown in the museum in the Christian VIII palace
  • The view from Amaliehaven across the water to the new Opera

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 15:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 15:00
Tuesday10:00 – 15:00
Wednesday10:00 – 15:00
Thursday10:00 – 15:00
Friday10:00 – 15:00
Saturday10:00 – 15:00
Sunday10:00 – 15:00

Don't miss

  • Equestrian statue of Frederik VA large equestrian statue of Frederik V stands at the centre of the octagonal square.Centre of the octagonal palace square On the map
  • Colonnade by Caspar Frederik HarsdorffA colonnade by Caspar Frederik Harsdorff links two of the four palaces.Between two of the palaces on the square On the map
  • Frederikskirche, the Marble ChurchIt lies on a straight view axis running from the palace square.At the end of Frederiksgade, on the straight line from the square On the map

Know before you go

  • Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 15:00 (Christian VIII's Palace).
  • Only two of the four palaces are open to the public: the Christian VII and Christian VIII palaces.
  • The palaces are guarded day and night by the Royal Life Guards.
  • On the Queen's birthday and royal milestones, the square fills with crowds waving flags.

What's inside

  • Museum in the Christian VIII palace (also called Levetzau palace): private royal apartments, changing exhibitions, and four generations of the royal family.

With kids

  • The ceremony is most elaborate in winter, when the Queen is in residence; a smaller version runs the rest of the year.

Tips for your visit

  • Each palace has its main gate on Amaliegade and a kitchen gate on Frederiksgade.
  • Watch the guard march from Rosenborg Castle and change in front of the palace at noon.
  • Amaliehaven, between the palace area and the harbour, has views of the new Opera across the water.

Tours and audio guides

Guided tour
Christian VII palace, formerly the Moltke palace

Interesting facts6

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  1. The Christian VII palace cost more to build than the other three and has the most lavish interiors.

    Amalienborg - Wikipedia

  2. The four palaces are named after four kings: Christian VII, Christian VIII, Frederik VIII and Christian IX.

    Amalienborg - Wikipedia

  3. The idea for the octagonal square came from Marcus Tuscher, not from Nicolai Eigtved.

    Amalienborg - Wikipedia

  4. The square was the only place where no armed occupiers were allowed during the occupation.

    Amalienborg - Wikipedia
  5. 180 men

    The guard of 180 men later formed a club called Amalienborgklubben.

    Amalienborg - Wikipedia
  6. 1993

    Amalienborg has been a candidate for the world heritage list since 1993.

    Amalienborg - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

A stage fire destroyed it in 1689 and killed about 180 people. In 1794 a fire at Christiansborg Palace moved the royal family here, and the palaces have been its residence since. On 9 April 1940 a firefight broke out between Danish Royal Life Guards and German troops. It ended when King Christian X called a ceasefire to spare the country.

  1. 1669–1673Sophie Amalienborg, a summer palace, is built for Queen Sophie Amalie.
  2. 1689A stage fire burns the theatre and the palace; about 180 people die.
  3. 1748Frederik V launches the Frederiksstaden quarter.
  4. 1754The Moltke palace, the first of the four, is finished.
  5. 1760All four palaces are completed.
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  1. 1794After the fire at Christiansborg, the royal family takes over the palaces.
  2. 9 April 1940Royal Life Guards and German troops exchange fire here; Christian X calls a ceasefire.

Sources: Amalienborg - Wikipedia · Copenhagen/Indre By - Wikivoyage (see) · Amalienborg - Wikipedia · Schloss Amalienborg - Wikipedia · Amalienborg - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026

Where
Christian VIII's Palace, Copenhagen

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Amalienborg?

The Christian VIII palace at Amalienborg is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 15:00. The other palaces are not open to the public.

Which palaces at Amalienborg can visitors go into?

Only two of the four palaces are open to the public: the Christian VII and the Christian VIII palaces. The Christian VII palace, formerly the Moltke palace, can also be seen on guided tours.

When does the changing of the guard happen at Amalienborg?

The guard changes at 12:00 daily when the royal family is present, marching in from Rosenborg Castle. The ceremony is most elaborate in winter, when the Queen is in residence.

Is Amalienborg good for children?

Children can watch the guard change at noon. The museum in the Christian VIII palace shows exhibitions and four generations of the royal family.

What is the address of Amalienborg in Copenhagen?

The address is Amalienborg Slotsplads in Copenhagen. The four palaces stand in the Frederiksstaden district.

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