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Rosenborg Castle

A Renaissance castle built by Christian IV, with the Danish crown jewels in its vaults and a royal garden.

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Open
Most days; check the website
Price
Paid
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 CopenhagenDirections
Getting There
Nørreport station (Metro and trains).

Why Go

Built in the early 17th century as a summer house, the castle keeps its rooms much as the kings left them. Its treasury holds the crowns and jewels of Denmark.

The King's Garden around it is the city's oldest park.

Nearby in Copenhagen

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