The Globe Map
Christiansborg Palace
🏛️LandmarkClosed · Opens tomorrow 10:00 AM$$ · Mid-range

Christiansborg Palace

4.6 ·

Explore Christiansborg Palace, where Denmark's government sits above the ruins of medieval castles. Walk through gilded reception rooms and the Great Hall, then descend to the remains below.

📖

Full description

Christiansborg Palace houses the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office and the Supreme Court, while parts of it remain in use for royal functions. Visitors can tour the richly decorated reception rooms, including the Great Hall and the library, and see the royal stables.

Below ground, the remains of the medieval castle on the site can be explored. Reviewers mention good informational signage, tapestries and plenty of natural light.

Allow around two hours, and note that it is free with the Copenhagen Card.

📍

Address

Prins Jørgens Gård 5, 1218 København, Denmark · Indre By
Website
🕐

Hours

🎫

Booking

Walk-in

Duration

2h

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

💡

Good to know

  • Allow about two hours to cover the reception rooms and ruins
  • bring your Copenhagen Card for free entry
  • check opening days, as hours vary through the week.
💬

Reviews

Found the Palace to be spacious and colorful. Wonderful art and tapestry. Plenty of light. Good air circulation and probably quite comfortable for the Royals of Denmark. In the heart of the city surrounded by many attractions. Easy to tour. Probably our favorite Scandanavian Palace.

C

CMADzax

3/5

Build your itinerary

Build an itinerary that feels like you.

City

Copenhagen

Dates

Choose your Explorer profile