Experience treasures from the kings and queens through the Danish royal history.

Via dramatic stairways and through ruinous halls with fascinating architectural details from centuries of refurbishments and restorations the more than 750-year-old castle of Koldinghus leads visitors to the castle’s changing exhibitions.

Read more about the current exhibitions below.

Princess Dresses

Fashion designer Jørgen Bender’s creations for HRH Princess Benedikte

25 April – 1 September 2024

In 2024, the Ballroom at Koldinghus is transformed into a spectacular display of royal gala gowns created by Jørgen Bender (1938–1999) for HRH Princess Benedikte, honorary patron of Koldinghus. Bender was the principal dressmaker for the Royal House of Denmark. Over four decades of varying fashion trends, he designed and sewed dresses for HRH Princess Benedikte as well as for the Princess’s mother and sisters: Queen Ingrid, HM Queen Margrethe and HM Queen Anne-Marie.

Read more about the exhibition here.

Flora Danica

The World’s Wildest Dinnerware

Permanent exhibition

A world of wild luxurious porcelain is revealed when the Royal Danish Collection presents the first public exhibition of the original Flora Danica dinnerware in the Library Hall at Koldinghus.

Read more about the exhibition here.

On the track of the Constitution

Knowledge and activity area dedicated to Denmark’s first constitution

3 June – 20 October 2024

In 2024, we celebrate the 175th anniversary of Denmark’s first constitution, which was signed into law on 5 June 1849. The Constitution took Denmark from royal absolutism to democracy and laid the groundwork for the country we know today: a place where everyone has certain fundamental rights, including free speech and the right to vote, regardless of gender or income.

For this occasion, the second floor of the castle’s north wing has been transformed into a knowledge and activity area that tells the story of the Constitution through an exhibition, activities and questions for reflection. As a special exhibit, you can see the pen that Frederik VII used to sign Denmark’s first democratic constitution, on 5 June 1849. The King’s signature set Denmark on the path to the current system of liberty and democracy.

Read more about the knowledge and activity area here.

Frederik X: King of Tomorrow

11 October 2024 to 21 April 2025

To mark the historic succession of the throne on 14 January 2024, Koldinghus will show the exhibition ‘Frederik X: King of Tomorrow’ from 11 October 2024 to 21 April 2025. In a collage of photographs, objects, works of art, video clips and sound, the presentation paints a portrait of Denmark’s new king.

Read more about the exhibition here.