Amalienborg Palace

Danish Queen's residence

Amalienborg Palace consists of four identical buildings spread throughout an octagonal courtyard. It is the winter home of the queen and also serves as the venue for the famous balcony scenes, which take place whenever the royal family seizes the occasion to greet the people. (The flag is raised when Her Majesty is in residence.)

Two of the buildings are open to the public. One serves as a museum and another is used for official receptions. You can also catch the ever-popular changing of the guards in the grand courtyard in front of the palace daily at noon.