The red-brick Dutch Renaissance towers and copper spires of Rosenborg Castle rising above the green lawns of the King's Garden in central Copenhagen, Denmark.

See the crown jewels where Christian IV kept them

Begun in 1606 as a summerhouse, with the Danish Crown Regalia kept in its basement Treasury.

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  • 1606 Begun by Christian IV
  • 1838 Opened to the public
  • 3 Silver lions guard the thrones
  • 50 Places per 10-minute entry slot

Choose your ticket

Both tickets cover the whole castle and the basement Treasury. Pick your date and 10-minute slot at checkout — availability comes straight from the operator.

Adult ticket

Live availability

One adult, timed entry to the castle and Treasury

€35

  • Timed-entry admission to Rosenborg — you choose the day and the 10-minute slot
  • The basement Treasury with the Danish Crown Regalia and the Crown Jewels
  • The Long Hall on the third floor: the coronation thrones and the three silver lions
  • All the royal apartments, furnished as the kings left them from Christian IV onwards
  • Mobile e-ticket with QR code, and a short audio history sent before you travel
  • 24/7 concierge in your language — before, during and after your visit
Reserve adult ticket

Student ticket

Live availability

Students with a valid student card — bring it with you

€23

  • Timed-entry admission to Rosenborg — you choose the day and the 10-minute slot
  • The basement Treasury with the Danish Crown Regalia and the Crown Jewels
  • The Long Hall on the third floor: the coronation thrones and the three silver lions
  • All the royal apartments, furnished as the kings left them from Christian IV onwards
  • Your student card is checked at the castle door, not by us — bring the physical card
  • 24/7 concierge in your language — before, during and after your visit
Reserve student ticket
  • Real slot availabilityWe show what the operator genuinely has left.
  • Crown Regalia includedCastle and Treasury on one ticket, no extra fee.
  • A person answersReply to your confirmation and we sort it, in English.

About Rosenborg Castle

Christian IV started Rosenborg in 1606 as a summerhouse at the edge of Copenhagen, and kept extending it until it was finished in 1624. It is Dutch Renaissance — red brick, sandstone dressings, copper spires — and it was never a fortress or a seat of government. It was where a king went to be comfortable, which is why it still feels like a house rather than a state building.

The Treasury is in the basement and it is the reason most people come. The Danish Crown Regalia are kept here, along with the Crown Jewels, and unlike most European regalia they are still the working property of the monarchy rather than museum pieces. Upstairs, the Long Hall was finished in 1624 and holds the coronation chair of the absolutist kings, the queens' throne, and the three silver lions that stand in front of them.

The castle opened to the public in 1838, which makes it one of the older museums in Europe, and the collection runs from the late 1500s through the 1800s. Twelve tapestries in the Long Hall record Christian V's victories in the Scanian War. Allow ninety minutes or so — the rooms are small, the staircases are narrow, and it is not a building you can rush.

Practical information

Getting there
Rosenborg sits in the King's Garden (Kongens Have) in central Copenhagen. Nørreport station is a five-minute walk and is served by Metro, S-train and regional lines.
Time needed
Around 90 minutes for the apartments and the Treasury. The rooms are small and the staircases narrow, so it moves slowly when busy.
Entry slots
Admission runs in 10-minute slots. Arriving more than 20 minutes after your slot can mean you are turned away, so build in some margin.
The Treasury
In the basement, reached by stairs. It is the busiest part of the castle in the middle of the day.
Accessibility
The castle is a 17th-century building with narrow spiral staircases and no lift to the upper floors. The Treasury is down a flight of stairs. If steps are difficult, contact us before booking and we will tell you honestly what you can reach.
Bags
Large bags and backpacks must be left in the cloakroom. There is no left-luggage for suitcases.
Best time to visit
First slot of the morning, or after 15:00. The Treasury is at its worst between 11:00 and 14:00.
The King's Garden
Free to enter and open long after the castle closes. Worth an hour on a fine day.

About our service

Rosenborg Palace Tickets is an independent booking service. We purchase official tickets on your behalf from Kongernes Samling, the Royal Danish Collection, and handle the booking admin so you don't have to. We are not affiliated with the operator, and you can buy directly at kongernessamling.dk.

Frequently asked

Do I have to pick a time?

Yes. Rosenborg admits visitors in 10-minute slots, and your ticket is valid for the slot you choose. The picker at checkout shows what the operator actually has left.

What happens if I'm late?

Arrive within 20 minutes of your slot and you will normally be let in. Later than that and the ticket may not be honoured, so leave yourself margin — Nørreport is five minutes away on foot.

Is the Treasury included?

Yes. The Crown Regalia and Crown Jewels are in the basement Treasury and are covered by the same ticket. There is no separate charge.

Do children need a ticket?

No. Under-18s enter Rosenborg free, so we do not sell a child ticket. Book adults only and bring the children with you.

What counts as a student ticket?

A valid student card, shown at the castle door. Bring the physical card — the check happens at the entrance, not at booking.

How long should I allow?

About 90 minutes. The rooms are small and the staircases narrow, so the castle moves slowly when it is full.

Is it accessible?

Only partly. Rosenborg is a 17th-century house with narrow spiral staircases and no lift to the upper floors, and the Treasury is down a flight of stairs. Tell us before you book and we will be straight with you about what you can reach.

Can I take photographs?

Photography without flash is generally allowed in the apartments. The Treasury has its own rules, which staff will point out — please follow them.

How do I receive the ticket?

By email, as a mobile e-ticket with a QR code. Show it on your phone at the entrance — nothing to print.

Can I change my slot?

Usually yes, if you tell us before the day. Reply to your confirmation email with the slot you would prefer and we will move it whenever the operator has space.

Is this the official website?

No. We are an independent concierge service that buys the official ticket for you and answers questions in English. You can also buy directly from Kongernes Samling at kongernessamling.dk.

Who is this not for?

If stairs are a real problem, or you have under an hour in Copenhagen, this is the wrong ticket. The King's Garden outside is free, open late, and gives you the building from the outside without the staircases.