Copenhagen - Amalienborg Palace Slot

In the north central area of Copenhagen, Frederiksgade leads from the Marble Church to Amalienborg Palace, the residence of the Queen. It was built by Niels Eigtev about 1750, during the reign of King Frederik V. The spacious octagonal Palace Square is surrounded by four palaces; in the middle of the square stands an equestrian statue of Frederik V (1771). The palace originally provided residences for noble families, including Counts Christian Frederik Levetzau and Adam Gottlob Moltke, Baron Joakim Brockdorff and Counsellor Severin Lovenskold.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Christiansborg Palace

When Christiansborg Palace was burned down in 1794 the King took over Amalienborg as his residence, and Danish kings continued to use the palace from time to time. Queen Margarethe II and her family today ocupy the upper story of Christian IX Palace (formerly Løvenskjold). The Moltke Palace is used for official purposes. The soldiers of the Royal Guard with their bearskins and blue (on festive occasions red, white and blue) uniforms are a symbol of the city.

Address: Amalienborg Slot, Amaliengade 18
Amalienborg Slotsplads, DK-1257 Copenhagen, Denmark

Hours:

May 1 to October 31: 11am-4pm

November 1 to April 30: 11am-4pm; Closed: Mon

Tips: Changing of the guard daily at noon. In the palace of Christian VIII, the royal private rooms are being exhibited.

Transit: Bus: 1, 6, 9.