--- title: "Rosenborg Castle Tickets: Price, Crown Jewels & Card Access" date: 2026-08-06 canonical: https://cardcopenhagen.com/tours/rosenborg-castle-tickets/ --- # Rosenborg Castle Tickets - Ticket price: From 20 EUR per person (Prices checked 2026-08-06, prices may vary) - Duration: Allow 45 to 60 minutes - Best for: Danish Crown Jewels, no pass needed - Attractions - Check availability: https://www.getyourguide.com/en-us/copenhagen-l12/copenhagen-rosenborg-castle-entry-ticket-t851143/?partner_id=D7H7I6M&utm_medium=travel_agent&cmp=cardcopenhagen_com_agent_markdown (GetYourGuide · This site contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.) - ★ See the Danish Crown Jewels, including the coronation crown - ★ View Christian IV's 1596 crown, the oldest in Denmark - ★ Explore the Treasury and the Royal Regalia collection - ★ Walk through castle rooms preserved from Christian IV's own time - ★ Set inside the King's Garden, a free public garden worth a walk ## Our take Worth the standalone ticket even without a city pass: the Treasury alone, with Christian IV's 1596 crown and the full Royal Regalia, is a tighter and more atmospheric collection than several attractions that charge more. Skip the guided tour add-on unless you specifically want the deeper history, since the self-guided route already comes with enough context to follow the story room by room. **Rosenborg Castle tickets** grant entry to one of Copenhagen's best small museums: a 17th-century summer residence built for King Christian IV, now home to the Danish Crown Jewels and centuries of royal treasures preserved almost exactly as the monarchy left them. Tickets start from EUR 20, and the compact scale means you can see everything that matters in under an hour without feeling rushed. ## What do Rosenborg Castle tickets include? Full access to the castle's preserved rooms, furnished largely as they were when Danish kings and queens used them through the 19th century, plus entry to the Treasury beneath the castle, where the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia are displayed. The centerpiece is Christian IV's coronation crown from 1596, the oldest crown in Denmark, weighing nearly 3 kilos and set with around 2,000 precious stones. Nearby sits the Order of the Elephant, Denmark's most prestigious order of chivalry, dating to the 1460s and crafted in gold, enamel and table-cut diamonds. A guided tour is available as an add-on but is not included in standard entry. ## Are Rosenborg Castle tickets included in the Copenhagen Card? Yes. Rosenborg Castle is one of the flagship attractions on both the [Copenhagen Card Discover](https://cardcopenhagen.com/tours/copenhagen-card-discover/) and [Copenhagen Card Hop](https://cardcopenhagen.com/tours/copenhagen-card-hop/) lists, so anyone holding either card should skip this standalone ticket entirely. It only makes sense to book separately if you are not buying a city pass, or if you already used your one card-covered visit and want to return on a later trip. ## Rosenborg Castle tickets: prices and opening hours Entry starts from EUR 20 per person, with the castle set inside the King's Garden, Copenhagen's oldest royal garden and a pleasant walk from Norreport Station. Hours shift seasonally and the castle, like many Danish museums, closes on select days, so check the current schedule before building a tight itinerary around it. Arriving near opening time gives you the best chance of a quiet Treasury before tour groups build up through midday. ## Is Rosenborg Castle worth visiting without a pass? Yes, on its own merits. At roughly EUR 20 for a collection covering four centuries of Danish royal history, including one of Europe's better-preserved crown jewel displays, the standalone ticket compares well against similarly priced single attractions elsewhere in the city. It is a strong pick for anyone with a narrow window in Copenhagen who wants one substantial, unhurried museum visit rather than a packed day of card attractions. ## What to expect inside The route moves chronologically through furnished rooms that once hosted the Danish court, building toward the Treasury's climax beneath the castle. Christian IV's crown sits under close watch alongside the regalia used at coronations for centuries, and the baptismal font used to christen Danish princes and princesses, including the current king, stands nearby. Photography is generally allowed in the upper rooms; check current signage in the Treasury, where flash photography is typically restricted to protect the jewels. ## Insider tips Visit early on a weekday if your schedule allows, since the Treasury's narrow rooms fill up fast once tour buses arrive. Pair the visit with a walk through the surrounding King's Garden afterward, Copenhagen's oldest public garden and a pleasant, free way to extend the trip without further cost. If you are also visiting Amalienborg Palace, the two make a natural half-day royal history combination on foot or via the Copenhagen Card's included transport. ## How it compares Against [Carlsberg Experience tickets](https://cardcopenhagen.com/tours/carlsberg-experience-tickets/), Rosenborg leans into royal history rather than industrial heritage, and runs shorter, so it pairs well as a second stop on the same day. Against either version of the [Copenhagen Card](https://cardcopenhagen.com/tours/copenhagen-card-discover/), this single ticket only wins out if Rosenborg is genuinely the only paid attraction on your list; add even one more stop and the card pulls ahead. See the full lineup on the [Copenhagen Card homepage](https://cardcopenhagen.com/). ## What's included - ✓ Admission to Rosenborg Castle - ✓ Access to the Treasury and the Danish Crown Jewels - ✓ Viewing of Christian IV's 1596 crown and the Royal Regalia - ✗ Guided tour - ✗ Food and drinks - ✗ Transportation to and from the castle ## Route and itinerary 1. **Walk in from Norreport Station**: The castle sits about 10 minutes on foot from Norreport, through the edge of the King's Garden. Arriving near opening time gets you ahead of the day's tour groups. 2. **The furnished royal rooms**: Start on the upper floors, preserved largely as Christian IV and later monarchs used them. Give this section about 20 minutes before heading down toward the Treasury. 3. **The Treasury and the Crown Jewels**: Descend to the Treasury beneath the castle for the collection's centerpiece: Christian IV's 1596 crown, nearly 3 kilos of gold and roughly 2,000 precious stones, alongside the full Royal Regalia. 4. **The Order of the Elephant**: Look for the insignia of Denmark's most prestigious order of chivalry, dating to the 1460s, displayed nearby in gold, enamel and table-cut diamonds. 5. **A walk through the King's Garden**: Finish with a stroll through Copenhagen's oldest royal garden surrounding the castle, free to enter and a pleasant way to extend the visit without further cost. ## FAQs ### Are Rosenborg Castle tickets included in the Copenhagen Card? Yes, both the Discover and Hop versions of the Copenhagen Card include free entry to Rosenborg Castle. Book a standalone ticket only if you are not buying a card. ### How long does a visit to Rosenborg Castle take? Most visitors need 45 to 60 minutes to see the furnished rooms and the Treasury at a comfortable pace. ### What is the highlight of the Rosenborg Castle collection? The Danish Crown Jewels in the Treasury, centered on Christian IV's coronation crown from 1596, the oldest crown in Denmark. ### Is a guided tour included with Rosenborg Castle tickets? No, standard entry is self-guided. A guided tour is available as a separate add-on. ### Is Rosenborg Castle worth visiting without a city pass? Yes, at around EUR 20 it compares well to other single Copenhagen attractions, especially if royal history and the Crown Jewels are a priority for your trip.