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Royal Copenhagen

Copenhagen is a royal city, and home of the world's oldest monarchy. Around the city you will find many royal statues, monuments and events. Here is some royal highlights.

Every day you can witness the changing of the Guard at 12:00 noon. The Guard starts by leaving its barracks at Rosenborg Castle at 11:30 and marches through the city to Amalienborg Palace.

Each year on special occasions the Caritas Fountain on Gammel Torv plays with golden apples. The Fountain was erected in the 17th century by King Christian IV, and is said to be the oldest fountain in Copenhagen.  

This honourable establishment provides tea to the Royal Household.

Considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture the Queen's residence is, made up of four identical buildings spread around the octagonal courtyard.
Get a glimpse into the Royal abode or watch the daily shift-change of the Royal Guard.

Café Royal in Copenhagen is ideal for an informal lunch.

Christiansborg Palace houses the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court, and Ministry of State. It is also used by the Royal Family for various functions and events. This is where foreign ambassadors and heads of states are welcomed by the Prime Minister and the Queen.

The Great Hall contains the Queen's tapestry series, which depict 1000 years of Danish history.

Visit the Copenhagen Cathedral, a setting of many important functions and events such as the wedding of the Crown Prince Couple.

12.Jan.2012 - 26.Aug.2012

Court and Couture ›

The exhibition displays a unique selection of HM Queen Margrethe's most splendid gala dresses from the Court's major occasions from the 1960s to the present.

One of the greatest Baroque works in Denmark, this palace was not built for residence, but used when the royals went hunting.

Set in Dyrehaven, the palace is closed to the public, but it is worth taking a stroll in the beautiful forest and admiring the exterior of the building.

This beautiful Baroque style palace, is the permanent residence of the Crown Prince couple. The Queen couple also stay here for extended periods of time. It is often used for Royal private functions, such as weddings and birthdays.

Visit the stunning palace gardens, which are among the largest historical gardens in the country. In July, you can even venture into the otherwise private Royal garden.

24.Apr.2012 - 01.Apr.2016

Frederik 2.s bordhimmel ›

Kronborg Castle gets its 426 years old "bordhimmel" (literally sky over the table) home from Sweden in a four-year period.

The beautiful piece was made for the king not to get dirt from above into his food.

King Frederik V built this palace, in the 1700's, on top of the Valby Hill, with a grand view of Copenhagen.

Today it houses the Army's Officer School. Every last Saturday of the month it opens to the public, with guided tours of the building and grounds.

This Renaissance palace is rich in history and beauty.

Visit the National Historical Museum at the palace that, exhibits the history of Denmark through portraits, historical paintings and modern art.

Take a stroll through the stunningly landscaped Palace Gardens. Worth noting are the royal monograms executed in boxwood, the historical flowers and the festive cascades.

Take a walk through 1,000 years of Danish history by studying the Queens famous tapestries

At Kronborg Castle you can get a guided tour in English - it is free with a valid ticket.

You can also book in advance and pay for a special guided tour to the hidden gems at the castle.

11.Feb.2012 - 28.May.2012

Pearls - Royal and modern ›

At Rosenborg Castle you can experience the many forms of the pearl, and see the delicate concordance between the historic use of pearls and modern interpretations.

In the center of Copenhagen you will find the beautiful castle Rosenborg.

It was originally built as a royal pleasure retreat by King Christian IV, but today it is a museum, displaying 400 years of Royal history.

Beneath the Christiansborg Palace lie the ruins of an even older building - Bishop Absalon's Castle from the 12th century

In 1994 the museum was installed in Christian VIII's palace, part of Amalienborg palace. It is an extension of the Royal Collections at Rosenborg palace. Visitors can view artefacts from the Kings of the House of Glücksburg, in the period of 1863-1972.

The museum also occasionally lays house to temporary exhibits related to the Royals.

Museum Arken will exhibit a collection of Queen Margrethe's artwork as a celebration of her 40th anniversary.

This impressive church is lined with Amalienborg Castle and the Opera House. This area is definately worth a visit