Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace is situated on the shores of the Øresund Strait in the eastern part of Copenhagen’s city center and is the principal royal palace of Denmark. The Danish Queen and her consort spend most of their time here each year. It includes four independent classical palaces with Rococo interiors and an octagonal courtyard (Amalienborg Slotsplads), in the center of which stands a commemorative equestrian statue depicting Christian V, the founder of Amalienborg. Originally built for four noblemen, the palace complex was purchased by the royal family and converted into their residence after Christiansborg Palace was destroyed by fire on February 26, 1794.

Surrounded by an octagonal square, visitors to Amalienborg can admire the luxury, elegance, furnishings, and arrangements of the private rooms. At the palace entrances, royal guards in military uniforms stand watch, and their solemn pacing and the ceremonial changing of the guard have become popular photo opportunities for tourists. The royal guards stationed in front of the palace are all around 1.90 meters tall. They wear bearskin hats, traditional military attire—black coats (red coats on festive occasions), gold buttons, blue trousers with white stripes, and large leather boots—crossed white straps across their chests, and carry swords and pouches (historically used for ammunition) on their backs, vividly resembling the “tin soldiers” from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales.

Amalienborg Palace

Must-visit reason: One of the most important palaces of the Danish royal family

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Denmark[Denmark]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Capital Region of Denmark [Capital Region of Denmark]

City where the attraction is located: Copenhagen [Copenhagen]