Charlottenlund Palace

Charlottenlund is a baroque palace with a central dome and symmetrical wings, built on the foundations of an earlier structure. The building was expanded in the late 1800s and gained French Renaissance characteristics during this renovation.

Construction began in 1731 on the remains of an earlier palace, reusing materials from a demolished Copenhagen fortress. Its role as a royal residence shaped Danish court life throughout the 1700s and 1800s.

The palace takes its name from Queen Charlotte Mathilde, who made it her home for many years. The grounds with winding paths and mature trees shape the daily experience for people who walk through them.

The palace is located north of Copenhagen and is easiest to reach by public transportation or car. Visitors should know it now serves as a venue for events and may not always be open to the public.

Two Scandinavian monarchs were born within its walls: Denmark's King Christian X and Norway's King Haakon VII. These births connect it to the royal families of both kingdoms.

Location: Gentofte Municipality

Inception: 1731

Architects: Johan Cornelius Krieger

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 20 m

GPS coordinates: 55.75028,12.58056

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41