Hercules Pavilion

Hercules Pavilion is a building in Rosenborg Castle Gardens featuring three statues set into wall niches, with a central male figure flanked by two other classical characters. The ground floor houses a café while the upper area holds space for events and gatherings.

The building was constructed in the early 1600s during a major period of royal construction projects and underwent stylistic transformation a century later. This redesign reflected changing tastes in art and architecture among the ruling family.

The pavilion displays three sculpted figures in wall niches that represent classical ideals valued during the garden's creation. Visitors can sense how the space once drew artists and nobility, with its form reflecting the refined tastes of its era.

The site is easily reached via the park's maintained pathways and sits in a central location where visitors naturally pass by. The ground-floor café is open to the public, while the upper rooms are accessible depending on what events are scheduled.

The building originally contained hidden sound channels that allowed separate listening experiences for different users. This technical feature shows the ingenuity that went into designing royal retreats during that period.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1607

Architects: Caspar Frederik Harsdorff

Website: https://slke.dk/slotshaver/kongens-have/slotshavens-historie/skulpturer-i-kongens-have

GPS coordinates: 55.68625,12.58042

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:13