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Rosenborg Castle 2026: tickets, prices and the crown jewels
Rosenborg is a focused visit: royal rooms, the Crown Jewels and the King’s Garden just outside. Book the entry time if the castle is important to your day, then leave an hour or so afterwards for lunch or a walk nearby. The building has stairs and narrow doorways, so check access before choosing it as your royal museum.
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Yes, Rosenborg is worth it if you want one royal sight in central Copenhagen: 60 to 90 minutes, the crown jewels, and the free King’s Garden outside. Adults pay DKK 140 online or DKK 150 at the door, students DKK 100, under-18s free. The Copenhagen Card includes Rosenborg, but you get a same-day timed ticket at the ticket office and cannot pre-book a slot online with the card. Best time is the first slot of the day. It is closed on Mondays only from 2 November to 23 December 2026.
Prices and hours checked 18 October 2026 on the official Royal Danish Collection plan-your-visit page, its opening-hours page and Copenhagen Card’s Rosenborg listing. Check again on the day, as slots sell out.
Is Rosenborg Castle worth it?
For most first-time visitors, yes. It is the easiest castle to fit into a Copenhagen day: 200 metres from Nørreport Station, small enough to see well in 60 to 90 minutes, and the Treasury holds the crown jewels and royal regalia rather than another row of empty rooms. Pair it with the King’s Garden, which is free, and Torvehallerne for lunch.
Skip it or deprioritise it if stairs are a problem (the castle has no lift and many stairs, per the official accessibility notes), if you have already planned a full day at Christiansborg and Amalienborg, or if you only have a rainy Monday between 2 November and 23 December, when Rosenborg is closed. In that case use our free things to do in Copenhagen or a museum from a walking tour route instead. Our best museums in Copenhagen guide lists the ones that are open on Mondays.
Ticket prices (checked 18 October 2026)
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | DKK 140 online / DKK 150 at the door | Timed slot every 10 minutes; official site recommends buying ahead in peak season. |
| Student | DKK 100 | Bring valid student ID. |
| Under 18 | Free | Still needs a ticket. |
| Group (10+) | DKK 130 per person | Per official price list. |
| Royal Palace Pass | DKK 245 online / DKK 255 at the door | Rosenborg, Amalienborg Museum and Christiansborg over 3 days. |
Source: Royal Danish Collection, checked 18 October 2026. Do not rely on older blog prices. You can stay until closing once inside.
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Does the Copenhagen Card cover Rosenborg?
Yes. Copenhagen Card lists Rosenborg Castle as included, and the Royal Danish Collection says to present the app QR code at ticket sales to request a free ticket. The catch is timing: you cannot book a Rosenborg time slot online with the Copenhagen Card. You get a same-day timed ticket at the ticket office, so arrive early on busy days. If Rosenborg plus two or three other paid sights are in one or two days, run the numbers in our Copenhagen Card calculator before buying the card. If it adds up, you can buy the Copenhagen Card DISCOVER on Tiqets (affiliate link).
Best time to visit and the Monday rule
Book the first slot around 10:00, ideally on a weekday, then walk the King’s Garden while it is quiet. The castle lets in limited numbers every 10 minutes and the official site warns that peak-season slots sell out. Allow 60 to 90 minutes inside, plus the garden.
| Period | Hours | Monday |
|---|---|---|
| General hours listed for 2026 | Daily 10:00–17:00 | Open |
| 2 November – 23 December 2026 | Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–16:00 | Closed |
| 24–25 December 2026 | Closed | 26–30 Dec 10:00–16:00; 31 Dec 10:00–14:00; 1 Jan 2027 11:00–16:00 |
Planning a winter trip around those dates? See Copenhagen in November and Copenhagen in December.
Practical notes
- Address: Øster Voldgade 4A, 1350 Copenhagen K; about 200 metres from Nørreport (Metro, S-train, buses).
- Bags: backpacks are not allowed inside; free lockers are available for larger bags, but not suitcases.
- Accessibility: no lift, many stairs; wheelchair users can only reach ground level and the Treasury with companion help, per the official site.
- Children: under-18s are free but still need a ticket; prams are not allowed inside.
- Staying nearby: to be first in line for the 10:00 slot, sleep within walking distance; we at Nord Guide like hotels in Indre By (affiliate link) for this.
Quick answers
How much are Rosenborg Castle tickets in 2026?
Adults pay DKK 140 online or DKK 150 at the door, students DKK 100 and under-18s are free, checked 18 October 2026 on the official Royal Danish Collection site. Every visitor, including under-18s, needs a timed ticket.
Is Rosenborg Castle included in the Copenhagen Card?
Yes. Copenhagen Card lists Rosenborg as included. Show the app QR code at the ticket office for a same-day timed ticket; you cannot pre-book a slot online with the card.
Is Rosenborg Castle closed on Mondays?
Only seasonally. From 2 November to 23 December 2026 it is closed on Mondays and open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00–16:00. Outside that period the official hours list it open daily 10:00–17:00, with closures on 24 and 25 December.
How long do you need at Rosenborg Castle?
Allow 60 to 90 minutes for the castle and Treasury, plus time in the free King’s Garden.