Guided walking tour
Royal Copenhagen
Palaces, crown jewels and royal gardens
Follow in the footsteps of Danish kings and queens. This tour explores the royal residences, churches and gardens of Copenhagen and the stories of the families who lived there.
Duration
approx. 2 hours
Walking distance
approx. 3 km
Stops
5 stops
Finishes at
King's Garden (Kongens Have), by Rosenborg Castle.
Itinerary
- 1
Amalienborg Palace
The winter residence of the royal family. Learn about the Royal Life Guards and, when the timing fits, see the changing of the guard at noon.
- 2
The Marble Church
The great dome that crowns the royal Frederiksstaden district, designed as part of the same grand plan as Amalienborg.
- 3
Kastellet
The royal fortress that guarded the city and the crown for centuries, still an active military area today.
- 4
Rosenborg Castle
Christian IV's Renaissance castle from the early 1600s, home of the Danish crown jewels and royal regalia.
- 5
King's Garden
Copenhagen's oldest royal garden, laid out alongside Rosenborg. A favourite green spot for locals and a beautiful place to finish.
Practical information
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- Castle entry tickets are not included
- Suitable for all ages