Rosenborg Castle

Castle København K, Capital, Denmark

What to expect

Rosenborg Castle is a 400-year-old Renaissance castle that was built by Christian IV. The castle was originally used as a royal residence and venue for important events, and it features a mix of pomp and pageantry, as well as peculiarities and secrets of royal life. The castle is home to the Royal Danish Collections, which includes artifacts spanning from the late 16th century to the 19th century, such as the Crown Jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia. The castle is situated in the King's Garden, a popular retreat for the people of Copenhagen, and features a Long Hall with a stucco ceiling and side reliefs depicting historical events

Plan your family visit to the Rosenborg Castle with these blog insights 👇

Copenhagen with a toddler in winter AND on a budget

This family's experience:

Activities: We played in the park near Rosenborg Castle if the weather was kind, and walked around the grounds and took in the views of the fairytale castle

Highlights: The kids enjoyed playing in the park while the parents loved the views of the castle ✨

(Tip!) Copenhagen with kids: 11x things to do with the family!

This family's experience:

Activities: We walked in 15 minutes to another great castle in downtown Copenhagen: Rosenborg Castle. We saw the castle’s crown jewels in this castle, and the park near the castle also has a playground for kids

Highlights: We enjoyed seeing the castle’s crown jewels and the playground for kids ✨

Treasure Gawking at Rosenborg Castle - Denmark

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Rosenborg Castle, a royal residence until 1710 and then became a museum that focused on the monarchs of early modern Denmark

Highlights: My daughter has a fascination for sparkly items, crowns or anything to do with a princess so she was beyond excited to be here ✨

Changing of the Danish Royal Guards and Amalienborg Palace Copenhagen

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Rosenborg Castle earlier and saw the earlier years of the Royal Danish collections

Highlights: The kids enjoyed seeing the guards in their red uniforms the day before which increased our desire to witness their traditional ceremony ✨

Copenhagen with Kids: 5 Free and Fun Attractions

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the grounds of Rosenborg Castle, a renaissance style castle. While entering the castle and its museum isn’t free, its lovely grounds are free for everyone to enjoy

Highlights: The Rose Garden and well-manicured hedges were a pleasant place for a relaxing stroll ✨