Rosenborg Castle (Rosenborg Slot in Danish) is a castle located in Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen.
Rosenborg Castle History
The castle was commissioned by the Danish king, Christian IV. Rosenborg Castle, originally a summerhouse, was built in 1606 and reflects a Dutch Renaissance style, with red brick and gray sandstone.
The castle houses a cultural history museum that contains royal collections, tapestries, and artifacts representing Danish culture from the 15th to 19th centuries, including the crown jewels, the Danish crown regalia, and a coronation carpet. The museum also hosts special exhibitions throughout the year. Traktørstedet, a restaurant, and café lies adjacent to the castle.
It is located in KongensHave (“The King’s Garden”), or Rosenborg Castle Garden, in Copenhagen. The castle garden is the oldest royal garden in Denmark and a very popular tourist attraction, with over 2.5 million people visiting them every year.
Although the castle is a royal one, it was the seat of the Danish kings only until 1710. After that year the castle was used by the Danish Royal family only when emergencies occurred.
Rosenborg Castle Location
Rosenborg Castle is located in Copenhagen, Denmark at the following address: Øster Voldgade 4A 1350 København, Danemarca. Use this map to get directions.