Monument · Slotsholmen, Copenhagen

Christiansborg Palace

Christiansborg Palace
Photo: Julian Herzog (Website), CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

It stands on Slotsholmen island in Copenhagen. The building contains the Folketing parliament chamber, the Prime Minister's office and the Supreme Court. Visitors can see the royal apartments and the ruins of earlier castles below ground.

Updated September 27, 2026On day 2 of Copenhagen: Weekend Escape

Visiting Christiansborg Palace: what to know

Tickets
Required for the royal rooms and ruins; check current prices on the official site.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours
Best time
Weekday mornings; the royal reception rooms can close for official events
Getting there
Walk from central Copenhagen or take bus 1A or 2A

Copenhagen itineraries with Christiansborg Palace

Day 2 of Copenhagen: Weekend Escape

Museums and Tivoli

How Christiansborg Palace fits into a day.
  1. 10:00Ny Carlsberg GlyptotekVesterbro
  2. 13:00National Museum of DenmarkIndre By
  3. 16:00Tivoli GardensVesterbro
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Christiansborg Palace FAQs

Can visitors enter Christiansborg Palace?

Yes, guided tours cover the parliament and royal areas on most days.

What ruins are under the palace?

Archaeological remains of 12th-century castles are on display in the basement.

Is the Danish parliament open to the public?

The public gallery allows observation of debates on scheduled sitting days.

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