Marselisborg Slot

Marselisborg Palace has served as the summer residence of the Danish royal family since 1902 and sits south of Aarhus along the Kongevejen, or King's Road. The history of the grounds goes back to the 16th century, when they were part of the Havreballegård estate. After several changes of ownership, including a period as a feudal barony of the Marselis family, the city of Aarhus bought the property in 1896. In gratitude for the marriage of Crown Prince Christian and Princess Alexandrine, the people of Jutland donated the new palace. The architect Hack Kampmann designed the building, which was completed in 1902 and has served as the royal summer seat ever since. The grounds belong to the state and are available to the reigning monarch.

The roughly 32-acre (13-hectare) palace park was laid out in the traditional English style and is known for its wide lawns, trees, small ponds, and planted slopes. You can enter the park as long as the royal family is not in residence. While they are, the main entrance serves as the access point. One special experience is the daily changing of the Royal Guard, which takes place at noon when the monarch is staying at the palace. The park also holds a rose garden, an herb garden, and a collection of sculptures and artworks. Works on display include pieces by Prince Henrik, a fountain by Jens-Flemming Sørensen, the Grand Couple by Étienne-Martin, and various granite and stone sculptures, among them a Maltese arch and a flower bowl from Skagen. The palace itself is not open to the public.