Highlight • Historical Site
Grand Changing of the Guard
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Glen Sobel
September 14, 2026
Hiking
The Great Changing of the Royal Guard (Den Kongelige Livgarde) takes place every day at exactly 12:00 PM at the Amalienborg Palace Square in Copenhagen.
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David Howells
October 5, 2026
Hiking
Amalienborg Palace is such a historic place. The Changing of the Guard here is a daily military and ceremonial tradition performed by the Danish Royal Life Guard (Den Kongelige Livgarde). They have been protecting the royal house since 1658, making it one of the oldest guard changes in the world.
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Elevation 40 m
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