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Christiansborg Palace

ArchitectureHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom £225Gammel Strand (Metro M3/M4)

Christiansborg Palace on the islet of Slotsholmen houses the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office and the Supreme Court, while its Royal Reception Rooms are still used by the King for audiences, state visits and gala dinners. Completed in 1928 as the third palace on the site, it lets visitors tour the Great Hall with Bjørn Nørgaard's 17 tapestries of 1,000 years of Danish history, the Throne Room, the ruins of Absalon's Castle and Copenhagen Castle beneath, the Royal Kitchen and the 1740 Royal Stables, the only surviving part of the first palace.

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Getting there

Prins Jørgens Gård 5, 1218 København K, Denmark

Nearest station: Gammel Strand (Metro M3/M4), Kongens Nytorv (Metro M1/M2/M3/M4)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From £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.

Nearby

Thorvaldsens Museum

Architecture1 min walk

National Museum of Denmark

Children3 min walk

Danish Architecture Center

Architecture5 min walk

Museum of Copenhagen

Local History5 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Christiansborg Palace cost?
Standard adult admission to Christiansborg Palace is £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), 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 Throne Room, 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.

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