Frederiksberg Palace Palace

Address: Frederiksberg Palace, Frederiksberg Park, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark

Website: https://www.smk.dk/en/visit/royal-palaces/frederiksberg-palace/

Hours: Gardens open daily (hours vary by season); palace interior open for museum visits on select hours-check local listings

Admission: Palace grounds and gardens free; guided tours of the interior of the palace/museum may have small admission fees

Frederiksberg Palace is a Baroque palace in the Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen, Denmark, built in the early 18th century as a royal summer residence.

The palace is most often visited for its formal façade and terrace and for its relationship to the large public park immediately to the south, Frederiksberg Gardens. The park contains ponds, tree-lined avenues and lawned promenades that are the usual route for visitors approaching the palace.

Construction began in the late 17th century and continued into the early 18th century; the building was used as a royal residence and has been altered and restored in subsequent centuries. The palace and grounds have served both ceremonial and residential roles for Danish royalty over time.

The site sits in the Frederiksberg neighbourhood of Copenhagen, immediately west of the city’s historic centre and within the urban area of Greater Copenhagen, with the main approach through Frederiksberg Gardens.

• Terrace views: Offers clear views from the palace terrace across Frederiksberg Gardens toward central Copenhagen, making the terrace a common photo spot for panoramas of the park.

What to See#

• Palace building: The main palace building sits on a raised terrace overlooking the adjacent park and pond; the façade and formal terrace are the most visited parts of the property.
• Frederiksberg Gardens: A large landscaped public park immediately south of the palace with tree-lined paths, ponds and open lawns that form the palace’s primary setting and viewing area.

Frederiksberg Palace is accessible by Copenhagen metro (Frederiksberg station) and S-train lines to Frederiksberg; several bus lines also stop nearby. From central Copenhagen, it’s a 20-30 minute walk or a short metro ride.

• Enter via the main gate facing Frederiksberg Park for the best approach and views of the palace façade.
• Combine a visit with a walk through adjacent Frederiksberg Gardens and the nearby Copenhagen Zoo for a full day.
• Check for special exhibitions; the palace houses period interiors and occasionally hosts cultural events.