One of the most important historical sites in the city of Aarhus is a Royal summer residence Marselisborg. The history of the Palace begins in 1661, when king Frederick III in payment of a debt gave lands and lands a Dutch merchant Gabriel Marselis. Managers become the property of the two sons of Marselis, Constantine and William. Over time, merit for Denmark Constantine received the title of Baron, and the estate is the Palace became known as the Marselisborg. Because of the difficult financial situation of the family, the castle passed from hand to hand until the residence is not purchased by the municipality of Aarhus in 1896.

The mansion was renovated by renowned Danish architect Hack Kampmann. The castle Marselisborg gives the impression of a light and graceful design, the structure is located amidst a lovely flower garden and green lawns. Approaches to the residence decorated with statues that are carved from trees and stumps, the statues was Jorn Ronnau.

In 1902, the local authorities gave residence as a wedding gift from king Christian X and his wife Alexandrine of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. After the death of Queen Alexandrina in 1952 the castle for fifteen years was in a derelict state. In 1967, the mansion Marselisborg restored.

Today the castle serves as a Royal summer residence. The changing of the guard outside the castle held during the summer vacation of the Royal family. The Palace is closed to the General public, but the Park is open to visitors when the property has no Royal family.

Behind the Palace is a magnificent rose garden, which has survived some varieties of roses Queen Alexandrina. Today, the garden has more than 350 varieties of roses that are planted on a grassy lawn in the form of a labyrinth.