Marselisborg Palace
Marselisborg Castle belongs to the Danish royal family and is beautifully located at Marselisborg Memorial Park in southern Aarhus. Marselisborg Castle was built in 1902 and was the people's wedding gift to King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine.
Unique location with beautiful nature and views of Aarhus Bay
Marselisborg Castle offers a unique location with unobstructed views of both sea and forest. The castle is secluded from its surroundings, surrounded by a charming English-style castle garden. The garden features small lakes, a rose garden, an herb garden and an impressive collection of artworks, including sculptures by His Royal Highness Prince Henrik. The Palace Garden at Marselisborg Castle is open to the public all year round, except when the royal family is staying at the castle.
Architecture with exquisite character
Marselisborg Castle was designed by the royal building inspector, Hack Kampman. The castle opens to the west with an impressive entrance and two miniature towers that also adorn the Customs House in the centre of Aarhus. The building is decorated with maritime motifs, including seagulls in the window carvings and beautifully carved seashells in the front door, accompanied by a fish above the door.
Castle garden and rose garden
The beautifully planted Palace Garden, which also includes a stunning rose garden, is open for visits when the royal family is not staying at Marselisborg Castle.
Visit the garden when the royal family is not at the castle
When the royal family is not at the castle, you can enjoy a stroll through the breathtaking gardens and parks. Experience Marselisborg Castle's scenic areas and peaceful atmosphere when the gardens are open to the public.
However, we are not always updated on when the royal family is in Aarhus. The family uses Marselisborg Castle both for official visits and to enjoy holidays in the beautiful surroundings.
The garden is open:
April 1st - September 30th: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
October 1st - March 31st: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
You can see the Royal Family's calendar here and keep track of when they visit Aarhus.
Please note that the garden is closed approximately one week before and one week after the visit.
Changing of the guard
When the royal family is at Marselisborg Palace, there is a change of guard with the Royal Life Guard every day at 12.00.