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The Royal Stables

The Royal Stables and Carriages are a collection of royal state coaches and more recent light types of carriage. The carriages give an impression of the standard of royal and stately coach building in Denmark from the middle of the 18th century to the end of the 19th century.

The history of the Royal Stables commences with a stud farm that had to provide horses for riding and hunting purposes as well as thoroughbreds to be harnessed as teams to the royal carriages. The number of horses reached a peak of 270 in 1789. Today, there are 20 horses.

These days, staff members of the Stables include a master of the horse, a royal head coachman, a royal coachman and four royal footmen. Previously, the footmen ran next to the horses that were harnessed to the King’s carriage. This would underline the impression that it was persons of substance who drove by, and it would provide additional security. Today, the employees look after the horses that are taken for a ride or hitched up to a carriage for at least one hour every day. In addition, there are daily carriage rides through the streets of Copenhagen to train the horses with a view to official events such as a state visit, the New Year levee and weddings.

Opening hours and address
Museet Kongelige Stalde og Kareter (The Royal Stables and Carriages Museum)
Christiansborg Ridebane 12
1218 Copenhagen K

Phone: + 45 33402676
Fax: + 45 33401125
E-mail: staldmesteren@kongehuset.dk

Open from 1 May – 30 September on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 14.00 to 16.00
from 1 October – 30 April on Saturday and Sunday from 14.00 to 16.00