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Rosenborg CastlevsAmalienborg Museum
Both Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg are recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Rosenborg Castle is the choice of most writers compared to Amalienborg. Rosenborg Castle scores 95 with approval from 6 reviews like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Rosenborg Castle
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Oster Voldgade 4A, Copenhagen 1350, Denmark
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Concierge "Christian IV's 17th-century summer palace sprouts like a Renaissance mirage in the center of the city."
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Currently undergoing renovations, some of the showiest rooms remain open
Fodor's "Contains ballrooms, halls, and reception chambers, but for all of its grandeur there's an intimacy that makes you think the king might return any minute." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The pièce de résistance, however, is the basement Treasury, home to the dazzling crown jewels, among them Christian IV's glorious crown and the jewel-studded sword of Christian III." Full review
Afar Magazine "It is well worth exploring the the many rooms, filled with art and furniture, collected by the royal family, before descending into the vault to admire the pretty, sparkly things." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"In 1710, the palace ceased to be a royal residence as Frederik IV considered it too small. Since 1833, Rosenborg has housed the Crown Jewels." Full review
Afar Magazine "Rosenborg Castle is so preposterously pretty it looks like an illustration from a fairy tale by local hero Hans Christian Andersen." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Most days, the castle is crawling with history lovers, students, and architecture aficionados." Full review
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You can walk the halls as Danish royalty once did—don't miss the Knights' Hall with its coronation thrones.
Frommer's "With a facade that hasn't changed since 1633, the Rosenborg is the greatest and purest Renaissance structure in Denmark, and has survived both fire and war." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Originally built as a summer country home, the Renaissance-era Rosenborg Castle houses sparkling crown jewels and other royal relics"
Travel + Leisure "To view the family’s treasures, visit the nearby 400-year-old Rosenborg Castle, where their crown jewels and regalia are on display, along with a silver coronation throne."
I Took My Family to Copenhagen, and It Was Our Best Vacation Yet
November 25, 2023
Amalienborg Museum Frommer's Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Amalienborg Slotsplads, Copenhagen 1015, Denmark
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Frommer's "Four 18th-century French-style rococo mansions -- opening onto one of the most attractive squares in Europe -- have been the home of the Danish royal family since 1794,." Full review
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Visitors flock to see the changing of the guard at noon when the royal family is in residence.
Fodor's "The Christian VIII palace across from the royal's wing houses the Amalienborg Museum, which displays the second part of the Royal Collection." Full review
Lonely Planet "Home of the current queen, Margrethe II, Amalienborg Slot consists of four austere, 18th-century palaces around a large cobbled square." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The square, the palace and the marble church, a little further on, were designed in 1749 by Frederick V to create the heart of a new neighbourhood." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"With the addition of the marble church that stands to the north of the square, Amalienborg is now a diplomatic centre, giving it the same aristocratic air as it had in former days." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The square, the palace and the marble church, a little further on, were designed in 1749 by Frederick V to create the heart of a new neighbourhood, which he planned to call Frederiksstaden." Full review
Afar Magazine "This is also a fantastic spot to see the changing of the guard, and for a slice of history head to the corner facing the fountain (and opera house). " Full review
