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The royal palaces and gardens provided the backdrop for the lavish lifestyle of the Danish monarchy and a history steeped in drama, warfare and romance

Fredensborg Palace. Photo: Thomas Rahbek, Styrelsen for Slotte og Kulturejendomme

Royal Palaces

Explore the Danish royal palaces

Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens. Photo: SLKE

Royal Gardens

400 years of history in the Danish royal gardens

Queen Caroline Matilda
Caroline Matilda painting by Kristian Zartmann. Photo: Den Hirschsprungske Samling

Caroline Matilda's dramatic love affair at Christiansborg Palace
Christian IV

Christian IV saves Kronborg Castle

Christian IX
Christian IX

The poor prince conquers the kingdom at Fredensborg Palace
Sculptures

Royal power carved in stone
Porcelain

Banqueting at the palace

Tapestries

Royal power on tapestry