The palace is the only building in the world that houses all three branches of a country's government: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial.
The ruins beneath the palace include segments of the 1167 castle built by Bishop Absalon, who is credited as the founder of Copenhagen.
Bjørn Nørgaard’s 17 tapestries were a gift to Queen Margrethe II for her 50th birthday and took ten years to complete.
The palace tower is the tallest in Copenhagen at 106 meters and offers a view that reaches into Sweden on clear days.
The site was once an island fortification known as Slotsholmen, serving as a defensive perimeter for the city.
The Royal Stables still house horses used for royal ceremonies and state occasions.
The Great Hall features a parquet floor made of oak wood sourced from the royal forests.
Christiansborg Palace serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament (Folketing), the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of State, while still housing Royal Reception Rooms used by the Danish monarchy. Located on the islet of Slotsholmen in Copenhagen, the current building is the third structure on this site, completed in 1928 after two previous versions were destroyed by fire. The palace complex includes the Royal Stables, the Royal Kitchen, and the ruins of Bishop Absalon's 12th-century castle in the basement. Visitors can tour the ornate Great Hall featuring 17 tapestries designed by Bjørn Nørgaard that depict Danish history. The complex also maintains the Royal Chapel, which remains a place of worship for the Danish Royal Family. The architecture follows a Neo-Baroque style, utilizing granite facades and copper roofs. It functions as the central hub of Denmark's constitutional history and current political operations.
The view of the palace architecture from the bridge (Højbro) across the canal provides the most symmetrical and comprehensive exterior shot.
Visit the tower for free; it does not require a ticket and offers the best panoramic view of the city.
Check if Parliament is in session if you are interested in seeing the political heart of the building, though some areas may be restricted.
Combine your ticket to include the ruins, the stables, and the royal kitchen for a comprehensive experience.
Attempting to enter through the main parliamentary or court entrances; visitors must use the dedicated tourist entrance at the visitor center.
The palace remains active as a government seat and may partially close for official state visits or parliamentary events; the Royal Stables may have seasonal variations in opening days.
Visitors must pass through a security screening similar to airport protocols. Photography is generally permitted in public areas, but flash and tripods are restricted in historical rooms.
