The palace serves as the seat of the Danish parliament, the Ministry of State and the Supreme Court. Additionally, some of its parts are still used by the Royal Family for various events and ceremonies.
The first castle was built on this site back in the 12th century, however, it burnt down and so did the two castles that were erected here after that. The current palace dates back to 1928 and it was designed as a royal residence, although the King never lived here. It is a mixture of Neo-Baroque and Neo-Classical styles.
The Parliament is located in the southern wing of the palace and the Royal Reception Rooms, the Supreme Court and the Prime Minister's Office can be found in the northern wing. Some parts of the palace are open to the public with guided tours, no advance booking is necessary. Be sure to check at least the Great Hall, the largest part of the Royal Reception Rooms, where you can admire the Queen's tapestries.
The Royal Reception Rooms:
May - September: Daily 9 am - 5 pm
October - April: Tue - Sund10 am - 5 pm (closed Mondays)
(Tour in English daily at 3 pm)
The Royal Kitchen:
Mon-Sun: 10 am - 5 pm
Oct-Apr: Mon closed
The Ruins:
Daily: 10 am - 5 pm
Oct-Apr: Mon closed
(Tour in English on Sat at noon)
The Royal Stables:
Daily: 1:30 pm - 4 pm
Oct-Apr: Mon closed
(Tour in English on Sat at 2 pm)
The Palace Chapel:
Sun, Easter (Mar 19 - 28), all of July, and Autumn holidays (Oct 15 - 23): 10 am - 5 pm
The Theatre Museum:
Tue - Thu: 11 am - 3 pm
Sat-Sun: 1 pm - 4 pm
The Parliament:
There is free entrance to the public galleries during parliamentary debates. Otherwise, the Parliament can only be visited with a guided tour.
Combination ticket (the Royal Reception Rooms, the Royal Kitchen, the Royal Stables and the Ruins):
Adults: 160 DKK
Students: 140 DKK
Child under 18: Free of charge
The Royal Reception Rooms:
Adults: 95 DKK
Students: 85 DKK
Child under 18: Free of charge
The Royal Kitchen:
Adults: 60 DKK
Students: 50 DKK
Child under 18: Free of charge
The Ruins:
Adults: 60 DKK
Students: 50 DKK
Child under 18: Free of charge
The Royal Stables:
Adults: 60 DKK
Students: 50 DKK
Child under 18: Free of charge
The Palace Chapel: free
The Theatre Museum:
Adults: 40 DKK
Seniors, Students: 30 DKK
Children: free
The Parliament:
Free entrance to the public galleries while Parliament is in session. Free admission to the guided tours of the Parliament.
The guided tours are included in the tickets. Free tours of the Palace Chapel or the Parliament are available as well. It is not necessary to book in advance.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christiansborg_Palace
Official website http://kongeligeslotte.dk/en/palaces-and-gardens/christiansborg-palace.html
Email christiansborg@slke.dk
Phone +45 33 92 64 92
Address Prins Jørgens Gård 1, 1218 Copenhagen, Denmark
Coordinates 55°40'32.578" N 12°34'44.591" E
