Christiansborg Palace
Seat of the Danish Parliament, with royal reception rooms, ruins and a free tower viewpoint.
About
Why visit Christiansborg Palace
Christiansborg on Slotsholmen island houses Parliament, the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister's Office — and still has royal reception rooms used for state occasions. Beneath lie ruins of earlier castles, and the tower offers one of the city's highest viewpoints.
Not to miss
Highlights
The moments that define a visit to Christiansborg Palace.
Royal Reception Rooms
Including the Great Hall with modern tapestries of Danish history.
Ruins
Foundations of Bishop Absalon's 12th-century castle.
Tower
A viewpoint over the rooftops, with free entry.
Local know-how
Visitor tips
Small things that turn a good visit into a great one.
The tower can have queues; go early or late.
Rooms may close for official events — check before visiting.
Nearby
Combine with
Other guides within a short walk.
National Museum of Denmark
Denmark's great history museum, from Stone Age finds and Vikings to modern life.
Open guideThe Round Tower
A 17th-century observatory tower with a spiral ramp and views over the old town.
Open guideNyhavn
The postcard 17th-century harbour lined with painted townhouses, wooden ships and waterside terraces.
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