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Rosenborg Slot

Rosenborg Slot Review

The Dutch Renaissance Rosenborg Castle contains ballrooms, halls, and reception chambers, but for all of its grandeur there's an intimacy that makes you think the king might return any minute. Thousands of objects are displayed, including beer glasses, gilded clocks, golden swords, family portraits, a pearl-studded saddle, and gem-encrusted tables; an adjacent treasury contains the crown jewels. The castle's setting is equally welcoming: it's in the middle of the Kongens Have (King's Garden), amid lawns, park benches, and shady walking paths.

King Christian IV built Rosenborg Castle as a summer residence but loved it so much that he ended up living and dying here. In 1849, when the absolute monarchy was abolished, all the royal castles became state property, except for Rosenborg, which is still passed down from monarch to monarch.

    Contact Information

  • Address: Øster Voldg. 4A, Centrum, Copenhagen, 1350 | Map It
  • Phone: 33/15--32--86
  • Cost: DKr 75
  • Hours: Castle and Treasury: June-Aug. daily 10-5, Sept.-Oct. daily 10-4. Castle: Nov.-mid-Dec., Tues.-Sun. 11-2. Treasury: Nov.-mid-Dec., Tues.-Sun. 11-4.
  • Website: dkks.dk
  • Location: Copenhagen

Member Reviews

  • Kay2, from US
    10/5/11

    Interesting, but not overwhelming.
    Probably better with a more detailed guidebook than mine with 2 pages about the slot. There were some interesting clocks and thrones. Some of the displays, such as china, seemed quite odd.
    I always enjoy seeing the jewels!
    Only a short visit required.

    Ratings details: Experience: 3 | Ease: 3 | Value: 1 | Don't Miss: 1
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