Christiansborg Palace

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Permanent Collections

The Great Hall and Bjørn Nørgaard's Tapestries

The palace's largest hall, 40 m long and seating 400 for gala dinners, hung with Bjørn Nørgaard's 17 tapestries weaving 1,000 years of Danish history.

Permanent collectionkr 150

The Ruins: Absalon's Castle and Copenhagen Castle

Beneath the palace, the limestone remains of Bishop Absalon's 12th-century fortress and medieval Copenhagen Castle, proof of 800 years of power on Slotsholmen.

Permanent collectionkr 85

The Royal Kitchen

The basement event kitchen restaged on 15 May 1937, mid-preparation for Christian X's silver jubilee banquet, gleaming with one of Europe's largest copper collections.

Permanent collectionkr 85

The Throne Room

The oval room behind the balcony where Danish monarchs are proclaimed, where King Frederik X waited before greeting the crowds on 14 January 2024.

Permanent collectionkr 150

The Royal Stables

The 1740 Marble Stable, sole survivor of the first palace, where the King's horses eat from marble cribs, plus the harness museum and Royal Coach Collection.

Permanent collectionkr 85

Nearby

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Thorvaldsens Museum

Architecture1 min walk

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National Museum of Denmark

Children3 min walk

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Danish Architecture Center

Architecture5 min walk

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Museum of Copenhagen

Local History5 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Christiansborg Palace cost?

Standard adult admission to Christiansborg Palace is kr 225. Palace Ticket (Reception Rooms, Ruins, Kitchen, Stables) DKK 225 at the door / 215 online; students DKK 150/140; under 18 free (ticket still required). Single sites: Reception Rooms DKK 150/140, Stables, Kitchen or Ruins DKK 85/75 each. Royal Palace Pass (Rosenborg, Amalienborg, Christiansborg) DKK 345.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Christiansborg Palace?

Christiansborg Palace is open 2026 season (30 March-1 November): Royal Reception Rooms, Ruins and Royal Kitchen daily 10:00-17:00; Royal Stables daily 13:30-16:00; Palace Chapel Sundays only 10:00-17:00. Christmas 2026: closed 24-25 December and 1 January; 31 December until 14:00. Sites can close without notice for state or royal events. Winter hours after 1 November not yet published.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Christiansborg Palace?

Christiansborg Palace is located at Prins Jørgens Gård 5, 1218 København K, Denmark, in the Slotsholmen area of Copenhagen. The nearest stations are Gammel Strand (Metro M3/M4) and Kongens Nytorv (Metro M1/M2/M3/M4).

What can I see at Christiansborg Palace?

Denmark's seat of power on Slotsholmen: gilded royal reception rooms, Nørgaard's tapestries and 800-year-old ruins below. Current highlights include The Great Hall and Bjørn Nørgaard's Tapestries, The Ruins: Absalon's Castle and Copenhagen Castle and The Royal Kitchen.

Do I need to book Christiansborg Palace in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Christiansborg Palace?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.