Amazing and most important tourist destination in Copenhagen. Its the seat of the Danish Parliament, Prime Minister's Office, and Supreme Court of Denmark.This is also the place where the Queen holds audiences, signs laws, holds banquets and receptions, celebrates royal anniversaries and receives state guests. Dazzling halls, adorned with colorful tapestries, vast paintings, patterned floors, glittering chandeliers, and sumptuous stucco ceilings all look fabulous.The palace and other government building are locate on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen. The Great Hall is the most imposing room in the palace. This is where you will find the Queen's tapestries depicting 1000 years of Danish history. You get a free guided tour of the premises if you hold a ticket to the Royal Reception Rooms.
Christiansborg Palace also known as Christiansborg Slotis is the only building in the world where all three branches of government are represented in the same place – Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Prime Minister Office. Its a must visit for tourists. Here are its must see attractions:
The Great Hall: Ii is the most imposing room in the palace. This is where you will find the Queen's tapestries depicting 1000 years of Danish history.
Royal Reception Rooms: The extravagant royal reception rooms.Its the main part of the palace that’s open to the visitors
Christiansborg Palace Ruins: Check out the ruins of the first two castles ever to be built in this location.These are piles of 800 year old rocks.
Christiansborg Palace Tower: If you want a bird’s eye view of your surroundings, go to the top of the palace’s tower. From here you’ll see a gorgeous panoramic view of Copenhagen. This tower is theI tallest in the city and can even see the harbor from where the Little Mermaid sits.Going up in the tower is free.
Christiansborg Palace Chapel: This chapel is the official church of the Danish royal family and a reconstruction of the original. It was burned down several times over the years It’s neoclassical in design and looks quite beautiful in pics. Entry is free.
By Bus: Take bus No 1A, 2A, 26, 40, 66, 350S
Harbour bus: The Royal Library
By Metro: Kongens Nytorv Station or Nørreport Station
Trains: Copenhagen Central Station or Nørreport Station
By Taxi: As a limited number of parking places are available in the area around Christiansborg, travelling by a tai or car is not advisable. Only employees of Christiansborg are allowed to park at the Riding Ground Complex and in the inner palace courtyard.
Parking space for the disabled is given at Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads, the entrance to the Thorvaldsens Museum
• You can purchase tickets online in advance for up to a month or a year depending on which ticket you purchase
•Better to buy combo ticket for entrance into the royal reception rooms, ruins, and royal stables. It is the best deal if you want to see all
• Entry to both the tower and the chapel are free
• Be ready to spent around 2-3 hours if you wnt to everythig here. it takes a while to make it through the entire palace
• Check opening times on the official website before you go. There are holidays from time to time
• Short on time, then a ticket into the royal reception rooms with the free areas will be the better option
• Photography is allowed, so don’t forget your camera
• Find Christiansborg Palace on a map
Day Opening Closing
Sunday 10am 5pm
Monday 10am 5pm
Tuesday 10am 5pm
Wednesday 10am 5pm
Thursday 10am 5pm
Friday 10am 5pm
Saturday 10am 5pm
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Royal Reception Rooms: 90 DKK
Royal Stables: 50 DKK
Royal Kitchen:50 DKK
Ruins: 50 DKK
Combined ticket:150 DKK
Child Free
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