Royal palaces & sights in Copenhagen

Amalienborg Palace 

The four buildings of the Royal Palace were built by noblemen during the 18th century. Residence of the royal family since the former residence, Christiansborg Palace, burned down in 1794.

Amalienborg Museum

Private chambers and precious objects belonging to the royal family, from Christian IX to Christian X (1863-1947).

Amaliehaven

A beautiful garden behind Amalienborg Palace with sculptures by Arnaldo Pomodoro.

Rosenborg Palace

The crown jewels and the treasures of the royal family through 400 years (1500-1900). The Palace was built by Christian IV in 1606.

Kongens Have (The King's Garden)

The park surrounding Rosenborg Palace laid out by Christian IV in 1606.

Christiansborg Palace

The Palace, built on the ruins of Copenhagen Castle, houses the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court and the State Rooms.

The Royal Reception Rooms

Situated at Christiansborg Palace and used by the Queen and Prince for official receptions and banquets.

Royal Stables and Coaches

The harness room, the stables and the coach hall situated at Christiansborg Palace.

The ruins under Christiansborg Palace

The remains of Bishop Absalon's castle from 1167.

Old Court Theatre

Access to the boxes, stage and dressing rooms of the Theatre from 1767 (at Christiansborg Palace).

Prinsens Palæ (The Prince's Manor)  

The Prince's Palace, which houses the National Museum, was home to members of the royal family in the 18th century.

The Royal Theatre

A magnificent building from 1872 where plays, operas and ballets by the Royal Danish Ballet are performed.
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Kongens Nytorv (The King's New Square)

Laid out in 1670 by Christian V who now has his statue in the middle of the Square. The Square is illuminated during December and features a skating ring throughout the winter.

The Royal Yacht Dannebrog

Dannebrog, from 1932, is a motor yacht at the disposal of the royal family who use it during the summer to visit coastal towns of the kingdom. When not in use, it is moored in the harbour in front of Amalienborg Palace.

Royal Danish Yacht Club

The Royal Danish Yacht Club's clubhouse in the former Tuborg Harbour in Hellerup is worth a visit. With its wavy architectonical shape the clubhouse bares a strong resemblance to the boats and waters soft character. It was drawn by Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects and has glass windows from floor to ceiling. Inside the house is the restaurant Club Royal, which is regularly visited by the royal family. 

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