Point of interest
Rosenborg Castle & King's Garden
in Copenhagen, Denmark
A Renaissance palace built by Christian IV that holds the Danish crown jewels, set in the leafy King's Garden park.
Where it is
The castle stands in the heart of the city on Øster Voldgade, surrounded by the King's Garden (Kongens Have).
Address: Grønne Bro, 1123 Copenhagen
What it is
Inside, you can see opulent halls such as the Knights' Hall with the coronation thrones and three silver lions, plus the glittering crowns in the treasury vaults. The King's Garden is a much-loved, freely accessible park for picnics and strolling. Together they offer one of the most striking pairings of history and greenery in the city centre.
History
Rosenborg was built between 1606 and 1634 by King Christian IV in Dutch Renaissance style as a pleasure palace. It served the royal family for centuries and today houses the Danish crown jewels and royal regalia. The surrounding Kongens Have is Denmark's oldest royal garden.