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Christiansborg Palace ticket

  • 2–3 hours
  • Christiansborg Palace
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Parliament, royal rooms and 800 years of ruins under one roof

Christiansborg is the only building in the world that houses a country's parliament, supreme court and royal reception rooms. Your ticket covers the Reception Rooms with the Queen's Tapestries, the Royal Stables and the ruins of two earlier castles below.

The palace stands where Bishop Absalon built his fortress in the twelfth century, and the ruins trace more than 800 years on this islet.

Best for

  • Several sights on one ticket
  • Understanding Denmark's monarchy and parliament
  • A rainy day with real depth

Highlights

  • Royal Reception Rooms and the Queen's Tapestries
  • Royal Stables and historic carriages
  • Medieval ruins beneath the palace
  • Christiansborg Chapel

Itinerary

  1. Entry

    On arrival

    Admission at the palace entrance.

  2. Self-guided visit

    2-3 hours

    Independent time across the reception rooms, ruins and stables.

What's included

  • Entry to the Royal Reception Rooms
  • Entry to the Royal Stables and the ruins under Christiansborg
  • A guide (this is self-guided entry)
  • Access to the Folketing (parliament) chamber itself, which runs on separate public tours

Important information

  • Duration: Self-paced, most visits 2-3 hours.
  • Some areas may close on days of state functions.
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

Meeting and end point

Meeting point

Christiansborg Palace, Prins Jorgens Gard 1.

Get there with Meilora

A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.

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