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Tivoli GardensvsRosenborg Castle
Both Tivoli Gardens and Rosenborg Castle are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Rosenborg Castle ranks significantly better than Tivoli Gardens. Rosenborg Castle comes in at 95 with praise from 6 reviews like Fodor's, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Tivoli Gardens
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Vesterbrogade 3, Copenhagen 1630, Denmark
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Concierge "Only a city as whimsical as Copenhagen would bill an amusement park as its main attraction but of course this isn't just any amusement park."
Afar Magazine "The smell of cotton candy wafts through the air and tickles my nose immediately transporting me back to my childhood." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Copenhagen's celebrated theme park and gardens. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Visitors of all ages love this classic park, but it is particularly appealing for families." Full review
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Travel + Leisure "Don't let the word "gardens" fool you—this expansive park also offers plenty of high-adrenaline rides, featuring a top-tier amusement park from mid-April to mid-September"
Copenhagen Travel Guide
August 6, 2021
Travel + Leisure "One of the world's oldest operating amusement parks, Tivoli Gardens is a must-visit attraction in the heart of Copenhagen"
20 Best Amusement Parks in the World
March 6, 2022
Frommer's "The Tivoli is filled with schmaltz but somehow with its glitz, glamour, and gaiety it manages to win over hardened cynics." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A historic and beloved amusement park with thrilling rides including one of the oldest operating wooden roller coasters — entertainment, shops, restaurants, and seasonal events"
Independent "Head to Tivoli Gardens to find the 17th-century Rosenborg Castle and the CopenHill, a sports complex cleverly built on top of a recycling plant"
Rosenborg Castle Concierge
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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
