Palace · Nyhavn, Copenhagen

Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace
Photo: European Commission / Joshua Andrew Gross, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

It comprises four identical rococo palaces arranged around an octagonal square. One palace houses a museum on the royal family. The daily changing of the guard takes place in the square.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 1 of Copenhagen by Bike

Visiting Amalienborg Palace: what to know

Tickets
Square and exterior free. Check current prices for museum admission.
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes
Best time
Noon for the changing of the guard
Getting there
Short walk from Nyhavn in central Copenhagen

Copenhagen itineraries with Amalienborg Palace

Day 1 of Copenhagen by Bike

Nyhavn and Rosenborg Castle

How Amalienborg Palace fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Bike Tour of NyhavnNyhavn Canal
  2. 11:00Explore Amalienborg PalaceAmalienborg
  3. 14:00Visit Rosenborg Castle GardensRosenborg Castle
  4. 16:00Hidden Gem: Assistens CemeteryAssistens Cemetery
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Amalienborg Palace FAQs

When does the changing of the guard happen at Amalienborg?

The ceremony occurs daily at noon in the palace square.

Can you visit inside Amalienborg Palace?

The square is open at all times. Some palace interiors offer tours on set days.

How do you reach Amalienborg Palace from Nyhavn?

It is a five to ten minute walk west from the Nyhavn harbour area.

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