Danish Castles

Denmark is littered with castles. Here are four of my favorite.

Kronborg Castle

It sits on the very tip of Zealand, staring down Sweden. Shakespeare's play, Hamlet, is based on this historic castle.

Rosenborg Castle

It lies smack dab in the middle of downtown Copenhagen and is bustling with people. Its makes up for it's small size with bling. Unfortunately, our camera battery died, so we didn't get many picture of this beauty. BUT we did get the most important part; the crown jewels.

The castle grounds were covered with Danes enjoying the sunshine.

Amalienborg Palace

The residence of the Queen Margaret.

Changing of the Guards

I can't take them seriously in those outfits.

Riley and I had several conversations about how one chooses to become a royal guard. It seems strange. Would you need formal training? Or is it more of a 9-5 thing? Is it an honor or a joke? Like being a mall cop?

Amalieonborg Palace Church

And my Absolute Favorite....

Frederiksborg Castle

Amazing, right?!

The pictures don't do it justice. It's overwhelming in reality.

The castle houses the Danish Museum of National History.

There are treasures inside those walls, I tell you what!

These shields are awarded as the highest Danish honor. We didn't know most of the recipients, but here are a few we did recognize.

Nelson Mandela

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Winston Churchill

First Danish flag. Not the replica. The actual thing.

I was terrified my breathing we make it crumble to bits.

Constellation Map

Cozy, don't you think?

I'm not sure I could sleep with all the cherubs staring at me.

Proof of my lack of royal blood, I'm sure.

The extensive castle gardens