AMALIENBORG PALACE
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If you want to know everything about the daily life of the royal family, a visit to Amalienborg is a must. At high noon: the changing of the guard!
Amalienborg is the winter residence of the Danish royal family, located in the elegant Frederiksstaden district. It owes its name to a former palace built by Queen Consort Sophie, which was regularly destroyed by the frequent fires that ravaged the city in the 17th and 18th centuries. To relocate, the court rented part of the four mansions owned by aristocratic families that flanked the square of the same name. These neoclassical buildings were designed by Niels Eigtved, to plans by Nicolas Jardin. The sobriety of their architectural style contrasts with the richness of the rococo interior decor.
The Christian VIII Palace is open to visitors. Spread over two floors, various rooms have been reconstructed with their original furniture and objects, tracing the private and public lives of the monarchs in a highly educational way. Numerous labels punctuate the tour, supported by photographic documents and anecdotes. Children are not forgotten either, with specially designed labels highlighting the key points of each living room. They can be identified by an elephant. This elephant was on the collar of the Order of the Elephant, founded in 1460 by Christian I. Inside the palace, an interactive model provides a better understanding of its complex history.
When noon strikes, head to the square to watch the daily changing of the guard.
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