Rosenborg Castle: Practical Guide For The Visit
The city of Copenhagen is full of treasures that are waiting to be discovered. During the 17th century , Rosenborg Castle, one of the jewels of the Danish capital, was built. It is located in the center of the city and is surrounded by wonderful gardens for walks. Do you want to know more about this castle-palace? Join us!
Rosenborg Castle history
The construction of Rosenborg Castle began in 1606 by King Christian IV of Denmark. The following year it was finished. At first, it was thought as a country house for the monarch to spend the summers, since Christian IV first acquired the surrounding land and ordered the construction of a garden.
The construction fell into the hands of the architects Bertel Lange and Hans van Steenwinckel. Its style is Dutch Renaissance, very typical of the constructions of the time. However, it was undergoing variations until it was completed in 1624, the tower on the façade in 1634, and other small changes in 1833.
Rosenborg castle interiors
Rosenborg Castle has been open to the public for sightseeing tours since 1838. Inside is a museum containing art collections, including the Danish Crown Jewels. In addition, there are weapons, paintings, period costumes, porcelain objects, etc.
As for the interiors, they are very well preserved. Next to the museum there are interesting rooms, such as the royal apartments, the central hall, the Red Room (a former ballroom), the Audience Room and the Great Hall. It is also advisable to visit the king’s rooms, as the tiles are made of porcelain.
Rosenborg Castle Exteriors
One of the most important parts of the castle are the king’s gardens. What’s more, they are almost as popular or even more popular than the castle itself, as they were designed before the building itself.
The gardens feature a pond and are surrounded by colorful tulips and roses, where it is common to see Danes and tourists sunbathing or having a picnic.
Both in the gardens and inside the castle there are numerous exhibitions on the history of Denmark, musical and theatrical shows. Many of them are temporary. In addition, there is a café in the gardens where traditional Danish food and local beer are served.
Visiting hours and rates
The castle’s hours vary depending on the time of year. From November to April the castle is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day except Monday. In May, September and October, every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In the summer months it opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On December 23, 24, 25, 26 and 31, as well as January 1, the castle is closed.
The price of the visit is 100 Danish crowns, approximately fifteen euros. For students it is cheaper, 70 crowns. Entry is free for those under 17 years of age, as if you have the Copenhagen card. When taking pictures you will be charged an amount for them.
The duration of the visit is an hour and a half and there is a guide who does it in Spanish. It also has guided tour services, which cost approximately 25 euros. To buy tickets, it is recommended to take them in advance through the website.
How to get to Rosenborg Castle
The address is Øster Voldgade ; in English, East Rampart Street. It is located in the center of Copenhagen, next to the Amalienborg Palace, the Round Tower or Kongens Nytorv.
If you are in the center, it is very easy to get there, since it is very close to the most important monuments. Therefore, you can get there by walking or using the bicycle, a very common means of transport in northern European countries.
However, if you are further afield, you can get there directly via the metro and bus. To get there by metro, you can take either of the two lines, and get off at Nørreport. And by bus, you can take lines 14, 42, 43, 184, 185, 5A, 6A, 173E, 150S and 350S.
Rosenborg Castle is one of the most visited places by tourists in Denmark. It receives about two hundred thousand visitors a year. Therefore, we recommend planning your visit in advance to enjoy all the details that are hidden inside. Don’t forget to stroll through the gardens and enjoy like royalty!
