Key facts
- CountryDenmark
- Built1606–1633
- Famous forHome of the Danish Crown Jewels and Crown Regalia
- AddressØster Voldgade 4A, 1350 København K, Denmark
- Official websiteOfficial website ↗
Rosenborg Castle was built between 1606 and 1633 as a summer residence for King Christian IV, the most prolific builder in Danish history. Its slender towers, red brick and sandstone dressings are a textbook example of the Dutch Renaissance style that the king imported to Copenhagen. For a little over a century it served the royal family; after 1710 the court moved elsewhere, and the castle slowly turned into what it remains today — a museum of the kings.
Beneath the castle, in the Treasury, lie the Danish Crown Regalia and Crown Jewels, still owned by the monarchy and still kept here under guard. Above ground, twenty-four rooms trace three centuries of royal interiors, from Christian IV's private writing closet to the Long Hall with its coronation thrones and three life-sized silver lions. Around it all stretches Kongens Have, the King's Garden — the oldest royal garden in Denmark and the most visited park in the country.
Opening hours
| Period | Hours |
|---|---|
| June – August | 09:00–17:00 |
| April – May, September – October | 10:00–16:00 |
| November – March | 10:00–15:00 * |
* Reduced winter hours; often closed on Mondays out of season.
Opening times change with the season and on public holidays. Always confirm the current hours on the castle's official website before visiting.
Good to know
The castle sits in the King's Garden, a short walk from Nørreport station. The Treasury can be busy in summer, and opening hours change with the season, so confirm the current times on the official museum website before you travel.