Kongens Have | |
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Type | Urban park |
Location | Copenhagen, Denmark |
Coordinates | 55°41′06″N 12°34′44″E / 55.685°N 12.579°E |
Area | 12 hectares (30 acres) |
Created | 1606 |
Visitors | 2.5 million |
Status | Open all year |
Rosenborg Castle Gardens (Danish: Kongens Have; literally The King's Garden) is the oldest and most visited park in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Established in the early 17th century as the private gardens of King Christian IV's Rosenborg Castle, the park also contains several other historical buildings, including Rosenborg Barracks, home to the Royal Guards, as well as a high number of statues and monuments. The park also holds art exhibitions and other events such as concerts in the summer.