The castle was built on the grounds of the former Marselisborg Manor.
The park contains a collection of modern sculptures gifted to Queen Margrethe II by the city of Aarhus.
The gardens are designed in the traditional English landscape style, focusing on naturalistic contours.
The Royal Family typically spends their Easter and summer holidays at the estate.
A guard shift occurs daily when the Royal Family is in residence.
The name 'Marselisborg' refers to the merchant Gabriel Marselis, who purchased the land in 1661.
Marselisborg Castle serves as the official summer residence for the Danish Royal Family in Aarhus. Designed by architect Hack Kampmann, the building was completed in 1902 as a gift from the Danish people to the future King Christian X and Queen Alexandrine. The structure features a distinctive Dutch Renaissance-inspired style with red brickwork and copper roofs. While the castle interior remains private and closed to the public, the surrounding 13-hectare park is open for visitor access. The English-style gardens incorporate art installations, a rose garden, and various sculptures. When the Queen is not in residence, the park is accessible to pedestrians. The site is a key component of the Danish monarchy's regional presence in Jutland.
The central rose garden providing a clear view of the castle facade in the background.
Check the official Royal House website to see if the royal standard is flying, which indicates the family is in residence and the gardens may be closed.
Combine a visit to the castle grounds with a walk through the adjacent Marselisborg Forest.
Bring comfortable walking shoes to navigate the extensive pathways through the gardens.
Do not attempt to enter the castle or approach the private living quarters, as it remains a functional residence.
The park is closed to the public entirely whenever the Royal Family is in residence.
Visitors must stay on designated paths and are prohibited from approaching the castle building itself; silence is expected near the residence.
