Royal Stables

The Royal Stables form part of the Christiansborg Palace complex and feature marble columns with separate sections for riding horses and carriage horses. The building houses approximately 20 horses of Kladruber and Danish Warmblood breeds alongside a museum displaying state coaches and historic carriages.

Built between 1738 and 1745 by architects Elias David Häusser and Nicolai Eigtved, the stables replaced an earlier complex from the 16th century. This construction was part of a broader modernization of the palace grounds under King Christian VI.

The stables continue Danish horse-riding traditions through daily training sessions visible to visitors and ceremonial use during official state events. You can observe how the animals are cared for and worked with as part of these ongoing practices.

Access is through the palace grounds, and visitors should note that the stables are part of a larger complex requiring navigation around other structures. Morning visits offer the best chance to see the horses during their training and daily care routines.

At their peak in 1789, the stables supported a remarkable workforce and animal population that reflected the scale of royal operations. This historical capacity reveals how extensively resources were once devoted to maintaining such facilities for the crown.