Castles and Kings around Copenhagen, 3 of 9
Attraction
Amalienborg Palace and the Changing of the Guard
- Hours
- Closed today
- Price
- Under 18 free, from 125 kr.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
Castles and Kings around Copenhagen, 3 of 9: Amalienborg Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Amalienborg Palace and the Changing of the Guard
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Area
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Good for
4–14
Cost
Under 18 free, from 125 kr.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Updated
Oct 23, 2026
What you need to know
- Guard change at noon every day, after the Royal Life Guard marches over from its barracks by Rosenborg Castle
- Marked viewing zones on the square: stand where the official map shows, at least 1.5 m from the palace walls and off the steps
- No strollers or backpacks in the museum: leave them in the free cloakroom by the shop, and bring a carrier for babies
About
Four matching palaces ring a square with a 1771 statue of King Frederik V, and the Danish royal family lives in two of them. Every day the Royal Life Guard marches from its barracks by Rosenborg Castle, often with a band, to change the guard here.
Inside Christian VIII's Palace, the Amalienborg Museum shows royal offices and private rooms kept as they were, the Gala Hall and the Fabergé Chamber.
IndoorOutdoorEnglish Friendly
Under 18 free, from 125 kr.
Watching the guard change on the square is free. Museum: adults 125 kr. online or 135 kr. at the door, under 18 free.
Tue-Sun10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Museum hours. Also open Mondays, late March to October
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Location
Amalienborg Palace and the Changing of the Guard
Amalienborg Slotsplads, 1257 København, Denmark
