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Rosenborg Castle

Castles & palaces ·Copenhagen ·Closed
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Rosenborg Castle is a Renaissance castle in central Copenhagen, in the royal garden Kongens Have, and today a museum holding the Danish crown jewels.

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Why go

  • The coronation chair of absolutist kings, one of the main attractions of the Long Hall on the third floor
  • The audience rooms of Christian IV and the bedchamber where he died in 1648
  • Kongens Have, the country's oldest royal garden, which Christian IV laid out beside the castle

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 04:00
Thursday10:00 – 04:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 04:00

Don't miss

  • Long Hall ceilingStucco ceiling with the royal arms, surrounded by the orders of the Elephant and Dannebrog. Ceiling frescoes by Hendrick Krock depict the regalia.Long Hall, third floor On the map
  • Scanian War tapestriesTwelve woven tapestries of the king's victories in the Scanian War, added by Christian V.Long Hall, third floor On the map
  • Silver furnitureThe Long Hall holds a large collection of silver furniture, mostly from the 17th century.Long Hall, third floor On the map
  • The emerald setMade with a diadem in the 1840s and worn by Queen Mary after 2024. It is unique among the crown jewels.Treasury beneath the castle On the map
  • The original summer houseThe two-storey summer house finished in 1607 is still recognisable in the south wing.South wing of the castle On the map

Know before you go

  • Booking entry tickets online ahead is recommended, since busy days can sell out.
  • For safety, only a limited number of guests can be let into the castle at one time.
  • Visitors must bring printed tickets or show them on a phone.
  • Annual pass holders still need a ticket and must show the pass together with the booked ticket.
  • Visitors may stay in the museum until it closes.
  • Children and young people under 18 enter free but still need a ticket.
  • ICOM and ODM cards cannot currently be used to book tickets online.
  • ICOM and ODM card holders get a free ticket at the ticket desk.
  • The castle is closed on 24 and 25 December.

Legends and hidden details

  • Legend has it that Christian IV tried to rescue Rantzau from the moat and nearly fell in himself.
  • Anne Cathrine, who was to have married Rantzau, is said to have died of grief after his drowning.

What's inside

  • The Long Hall on the third floor was first meant as a ballroom. Around 1700 it held royal receptions and banquets.
  • The Marble Chamber (Marmorgemakket) was redecorated to suit an absolute ruler when Frederik III made the realm absolute.
  • The treasury beneath the castle displays the Crown Jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia.
  • The castle keeps a Coronation Carpet and the Throne Chair of Denmark.
  • The exhibition shows the royal collections from the late 16th to 19th century and traces the kings' history over 300 years, from Christian IV to Frederik VII.
  • Its collections were once a Wunderkammer, a cabinet of curiosities.
  • Four kings lived at the castle, and the other kings of the house each have a room named after them.
  • The museum is named Chronologische Sammlung der dänischen Könige.

Tips for your visit

  • The phone number is +45 33 15 32 86.
  • A combined pass covers three castles over three days. It also gives access to Amalienborgmuseet and Christiansborg Slot.
  • School classes can visit without a guide, at a reduced group rate.

Best time to visit

  • Busy days can sell out, so buy the entry ticket online for the day you want.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The large pearls in the pearl-ruby set may date back to the late 1600s.

    Rosenborg Slot: Christian 4.s lille yndlingsslot idyllisk placeret ved Kongens Have | Den Kongelige Samling

  2. Barracks beside the castle house Den Kongelige Livgarde, the royal guard.

    Rosenborg Slot - Wikipedia

  3. A new underground treasury and a partial recreation of the moat are planned; AART won the design competition.

    Rosenborg Slot: Christian 4.s lille yndlingsslot idyllisk placeret ved Kongens Have | Den Kongelige Samling

Shorts

Tours and audio guides

Public guided tours
Open to all visitors. A tour of the rooms traces the nation's history from Christian IV onward.
Private guided tours
Can be booked for groups, including larger ones.
Garden tours
The ticket house and shop in Kongens Have sells tickets and offers tours of the garden.

Sources: Rosenborg Castle - Wikipedia · Rosenborg Slot: Christian 4.s lille yndlingsslo… · Køb billet til Rosenborg Slot | Den Kongelige S… · Åbningstider Rosenborg Slot | Den Kongelige Sam… · Rosenborg Slot - Wikipedia · Schloss Rosenborg - Wikipedia · Château de Rosenborg - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
Oster Voldgade 4A, Copenhagen

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours of Rosenborg Castle?

The castle opens at 10:00 and is closed on 24 and 25 December. Visitors may stay in the museum until it closes.

Is Rosenborg Castle free for children?

Visitors under 18 enter free but still need a ticket. School classes can visit without a guide at a reduced group rate.

Do I need to book tickets for Rosenborg Castle in advance?

Booking online ahead is recommended, because busy days can sell out. Bring printed tickets or show them on a phone. ICOM and ODM cards cannot currently be used to book online.

Are there guided tours of Rosenborg Castle?

Public guided tours are open to all visitors. Private guided tours can be booked for groups, including larger ones.

Where is Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen?

Rosenborg Castle stands in central Copenhagen, in the royal garden Kongens Have. Its address is Oster Voldgade 4A, and the phone number is +45 33 15 32 86.

Where are the crown jewels at Rosenborg Castle?

The crown jewels are shown in the treasury beneath the castle. Visitors can get close to the crown jewels and royal crowns there.

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