Marselisborg Slot

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Best time to visit

Come in May or June, when the rose garden with 400 shrubs is in bloom. If you want to see the royal family, try to catch them around Easter or in the summer.

Budget tips

Entry to the park and gardens is completely free. The castle itself is not open to the public, so you do not pay anything for a tour.

Recommended for

Royal family enthusiasts, Families with children, Photographers, Peaceful walks in nature

Plan your visit

1-2 hours

About

Quick facts: It is the summer residence of the Danish royal family, which you can view from the outside when the family is at home in the city. The grounds cover 32 hectares and the park is open to the public all year round.

Highlights: Every day at 12:00 a small changing of the guard ceremony takes place in front of the castle, but not ordinary guards - royal guards in blue uniforms march from the city directly to the castle. If the royal family is currently staying at the castle, the Danish flag flies on the roof and you can see the guards settling into their beds right in the booths in front of the gate.

Insider tips

When the royal family is in residence, you can watch the guards march from the town to the castle every day at 12:00, so spot them already on the way from the town hall.
The most beautiful view of the castle is from the meadow toward the lake, where the whole facade is reflected in the water.
In the garden you will also find a statue of Cinderella by a Danish sculptor, which children love.
Do not miss a stroll through the woods behind the castle, where smaller ponds and benches for a picnic are hidden.