Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle

Introduction: Located northeast of Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle was designed and built in the early 17th century by Denmark’s “Architect King,” Christian IV. Originally, it consisted of just a garden and a pavilion. Over time, the pavilion was continuously expanded with many additional structures. In 1634, the Danish royal master architect Hans van Steenwinckle added a tower on the east side of the castle. The entire fortress is surrounded by a moat, with a drawbridge on the north side leading to the main entrance. However, you can also exit the castle via the “Green Bridge” located in the garden on the south side. In the north wing’s “Winter Room,” Christian IV displayed his favorite 75 oil paintings, while the “Long Hall” once housed 24 paintings used by Christian to educate his descendants. Between 1705 and 1707, Frederick IV renovated the “Long Hall,” adding painted domes that depicted themes of war and politics. This renovation made the Long Hall’s decor one of the most beautiful Baroque interiors in Europe. Today, the palace houses a collection of Danish royal furnishings, portraits, and handicrafts; the Danish crown jewels and other precious gems are kept in the heavily guarded treasury. Admission/Ticket Information & Opening Hours: Adults 60 DKK; children 10 DKK. Opening hours: 10:00/11:00–14:00/17:00; closed on Mondays from November 1 to April 30.

Copenhagen, Denmark