Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen
Seat of the Danish Parliament, Prime Minister's Office and Supreme Court, built on the site of Absalon's 1167 fortress.
Christiansborg Palace stands on Slotsholmen, the small island where Bishop Absalon built his fortress in 1167. The current palace, in a Neo-Baroque style, was completed in 1928 after earlier palaces burned in 1794 and 1884. Today it houses the Folketing, the Prime Minister's Office and the Supreme Court, and visitors can see the Royal Reception Rooms, the royal stables, the kitchen and the ruins of Absalon's castle underneath. The 106 m tower is the tallest in Copenhagen, with a free viewing platform.
| Admission | Adult about DKK 120 (about USD 19) for the Royal Reception Rooms; tower viewing platform free |
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| Hours | Typically Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, seasonal; tower closed Mondays |
| Address | Prins Jorgens Gaard 1, 1218 Copenhagen K |
Why it matters
The site has hosted the seat of power in Denmark for over 800 years and the ruins of Absalon's castle lie beneath it.
Site facts
- Built
- 1167, rebuilt 1745 and 1928
- Architect
- Thorvald Jorgensen (current building)
- Style
- Neo-Baroque
- UNESCO listing
- Not a UNESCO site
Location
Prins Jorgens Gaard 1, 1218 Copenhagen K
55.6761, 12.5791 View on map
Highlights
- Tower viewing platform
- Ruins under the palace
- Royal Reception Rooms
Tips for visiting
- Tower closed Mondays
- Security check at the tower entrance
When to visit
Tuesday to Sunday mornings
Accessibility
The palace is generally step-free with lifts; confirm access with the palace before visiting.