Fairytale castles

Amalienborg Castle

It is where Queen Margrethe lives most of the year. Every day at noon you can witness the change of the Royal Guard. And when the Queen is at home it is accompanied by music. Check if the flag is up on Christian IX's palace, which is situated to the right when you face Amaliehaven (Amalie Garden). If it is up, the Queen is at home.
Events at Amalienborg Museum

Kronborg Castle

Kronborg Castle in Elsinore is one of northern Europe's most important Renaissance castles. Known all over the world from Shakespeare's Hamlet, it is also the most famous castle in Denmark. Visit the King's Chamber, the Castle Chapel and the Royal Apartments. Older kids will most likely enjoy the exciting thrill of a visit to the dark and humid casemates underneath the castle. There sits Holger Danske sound asleep and with his arms crossed over his sword. The myth goes that if Denmark is ever threatened by a foreign enemy, the stone figure will turn into flesh and blood, and Holger Danske will rise to defend his homeland.
Events at Kronborg Castle

Frederiksborg Castle

One of Denmark's most famous kings, Christian IV, was born in Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerød north of Copenhagen. And since the middle of 1500 other Danish kings has used the castle for hunting and royal accommodation. But after the fire in 1859 the castle was rebuilt and turned into a Museum of National History, which houses the country's largest collection of portraits. The castle is also known for its beautiful Baroque Garden which was laid by King Frederik IV.
Frederiksborg Castle 
Events at Frederiksborg Castle

Christiansborg Palace

Slotsholmen is merely a small island in the heart of Copenhagen which many people do not even realise is an island. On it you will find Christiansborg Palace, which houses the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office and the Supreme Court. The Royal Reception Rooms in the palace's north wing, the palace church and most of the Riding Ground Complex are available to the Royal Family. If you ask the kids, however, it is probably more exciting what lies beneath the palace; the ruins of Bishop Absalon's fortress and Copenhagen Castle.
Events at Christiansborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle

If the kids want to experience a real fairytale castle, then Rosenborg is a good option, with massive ball rooms, thrones, royal furniture and portraits from King Christian IV's time period. Rosenborg Castle is not only a beautiful historic building, it is also a fascinating museum of cultural history which houses some of Denmark's greatest cultural treasures, not least the Crown Jewels and the Danish Crown Regalia. The museum tells the history of the Danish kings through 300 years, from King Frederik II in the late 16th century to King Frederik VII in the 19th century.
Rosenborg Castle
Events at Rosenborg Castle