We had already visited the King's Garden which is the park that surrounds this castle. However we did not go inside on that day so we returned on a day that was not as sunny and warm. Another easy bus ride to get to the castle makes us appreciate the Copenhagen mass transit system. The entrance fee was $20 each and we had to pick a 10 minute time slot for our entrance. So we got there early and stood in line for a bit. Not too long, but long enough to see the the parade of folks going by. Must memorable was group tour from Vietnam and a four top from the Viking cruise. The Viking folks were blazing their own trail but they were in line 45 minutes before their time and were asked to leave the line. There was a Danish soldier, armed with a rifle complete with a bayonet, patrolling the space in front of the castle. This castle was different than the majority of those we have seen as the rooms were smaller and more intimate. Often a castle tour goes from cavernous room to cavernous room with the artifacts yards away and behind a barrier. Here it was on a much smaller scale and the goodies were right in front of us. Perhaps this is due to the fact that it was originally built as a summer house in 1608 by Christian IV. There is still a moat around the castle which isolates it from the surrounding park.
Shark bike!
Rosenborg Slot
Waiting in line
Lots of portraits, this is Duke Ulrik
Royal Crests
Royal dogs
This is a fancy desk! Made in 1580 with gilt bronze depictions of Hercules 12 labors
It is easier to paint the dead, no fidgeting
The royal throne room was covered entirely in tile
Put a clock on top!
Painted to look like marble
Carved red coral
A devilish boat ride
Big hair and big picture frame King Christian V
Most elaborate Queen Charlotte Amilie
Several fancy clocks enclosed in glass boxes
One part of the parquet floor is protected
Now this is a chest of drawers! It is also a music box with a flute and a trumpet. There were 14 pieces for flute and 7 for trumpet. You can hear the music on this website
The hardware matches the sinuous curves of the woodwork from 1755
Painted panels on the ceiling, candles askew
The inlay on the table is of scenes in nature
The details are glorious
Grand cabinetry
Grand clock #2
Ivory figures
Exquisitely carved
Grand clock #3
In the center of the clock
Please do not sit on the chairs
In the bling cabinets, the order of the elephant!
Bejeweled "de l'union parafite" was an order created by Sofie Magdalene in 1732 and was the first order that could be worn by a woman
Still grand but much smaller
Black and white key color reversal on this spinnet
All the candles seem to be crooked
Stork battle royal
This painting caught our eye. The white part of her dress shone with an unusual iridescence
The center broach was made of 27 tiny silver badges. These are accurate representations of the orders they represent
The king must stay away from the moat! He would sink to the bottom due to the weight of all this bling
Odd how many royal families celebrated the mutant two headed eagle
Painted on a windy day
A fine hat!
A room full of elaborate crystal
Back to the spiral stairs and up to the throne room
A good place for a ball!
the crest on the ceiling
Insanely elaborate tapestry detailing a battel from the Scandian war. This war lasted from 1675 to 1679 and was fought between Denmark and Sweden.
Where do you put the extra plates and bowls?
Stack them high in a side room
On one end of the great hall
Extra lighting for the regent
A mirror to check on the royal appearance
On the other end of the ballroom were two thrones
The velvet ropes kept us from our proper seats
Silver lions!
