Copenhagen - Rosenborg Palace Slot
In a park to the east of the Botanic Garden of Copenhagen stands Rosenborg Palace (Rosenborg Slot), built by Christian IV between 1608 and 1634 as a summer palace and used by the Danish Royal Family from the middle of the 18th C. as a spring and autumn residence. In 1833 the palace was opened to the public as a museum. It houses the private collections of the Danish kings, including furniture, paintings, sculptures, etc.
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In the treasure chamber in the cellar vaults the royal insignia, including the Crown Jewels, are on display. Of particular interest are the Marble Room, a Baroque reception room, and the Knights' Hall with the Coronation Throne which was used from 1871 to 1940. Porcelain is also exhibited, including the famous "Flora Danica" service.
Hours
January 2 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
May 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to December 17
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
December 27 to December 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
| Adult | kr 65.00 |
| Group discounts | kr 50.00 |
| Students | kr 40.00 |
| Senior | kr 40.00 |
| Child 14 & under | kr 20.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Related Attractions
Danish Film Institute
A museum covering the history of film in Denmark with a theatre and reference library.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | Closed | 13:00 |
| Close | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 | 0:00 |
Kongens Have
The park adjoining Rosenborg Palace, Kongens Have (or Rosenborg Have), was laid out in 1606 in the reign of Christian IV, and is the oldest park in Copenhagen. Here can be seen many statues, including one of Hans Christian Andersen, surrounded by listening children.
