Christiansborg Palace

Christiansborg Palace houses the Danish parliament, supreme court, and prime minister's office in central Copenhagen, spreading across multiple floors and wings. The complex also includes royal reception rooms, historic ruins, and stables that visitors can explore.

The current building was completed in 1928 and represents the third palace built on this site after two earlier structures were destroyed by fires in 1794 and 1884. The first palace was constructed in the 18th century under King Christian VI.

The Royal Reception Rooms display tapestries depicting a thousand years of Danish history, commissioned for Queen Margrethe II's 50th birthday in 1990. These tapestries hang in the state apartments and are used during official occasions.

Visitors can explore the state rooms, royal kitchen, ancient ruins, and stables through guided tours available from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 AM and 5 PM. Access is through the main entrance at Prins Jørgens Gård, where security checks are conducted.

The palace is the only building in the world that houses all three branches of government under one roof: the executive, legislative, and judicial. This arrangement allows each branch to occupy its own area within the complex.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1740

Architects: Elias David Häusser

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Elevation above the sea: 11 m

Phone: +4533926492

Email: christiansborg@natmus.dk

Website: http://christiansborg.dk/en

GPS coordinates: 55.67583,12.57889

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:05