Christiansborg Palace — Attraction in Copenhagen Municipality

I bought the 2:30 pm entrance tickets for all the entry areas but things like the Royal stables closed at 4 pm (not 5 pm like other parts), so it was not enough time. We got there at 4:03 pm and were escorted out.

The main first area is the ruins under the castle with lots of broken walls. You can spend a lot of time here with the stories to read and narration about the poor women who were accused of witchcraft and tortured and imprisoned. We did have trouble finding our way out and had to backtrack the way we came. If you are claustrophobic or don't like dark underground areas, you may want to skip this part. Also, there is no seating if you have trouble walking and standing. We did spend too much time there when there was so much else to see and could have saw the stables if we had not been reading most of the signs/listening to the audio. Make sure you go to the bathroom by the ticket area, since there are not bathrooms in the ruin areas and they are quite extensive with other associated exhibit areas.

You will need to walk to the different buildings to see everything.

At the castle, we enjoyed seeing the guided tour of the Royal Reception rooms and dining areas. My favorite was seeing the kitchen area and watching the video about how the food is planned and prepared at the kitchen of another castle then brought here and re-heated and assembled and served.

There is another area with Orders given to the royalty by royalty of other countries, medals, ceremonial robes.

Excellent palace to visit and see all the areas.

Through the window of the palace, I saw a man with lots of medals on his suit and a well dressed lady watching the changing of the guard and tourists. I was excited at seeing some of the Royal Family or other dignitary, but I was also grateful that I am a commoner and could look out the windows of my house in my pajamas without having hundreds of tourists taking pictures and...

Christiansborg Palace is a unique and fascinating destination in Copenhagen, blending royal splendor with the seat of modern democracy. It’s one of the only buildings in the world that houses all three branches of a country’s government — the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court, and Prime Minister’s Office — all within a former royal palace. That alone makes it worth visiting.

Architecturally, Christiansborg is an imposing and elegant structure built in Neo-Baroque style with touches of Neo-Classicism, especially visible in its formal reception halls. The current palace is actually the third iteration — previous versions were destroyed by fire in 1794 and again in 1884. What you see today is the result of a rebuild completed in the early 20th century, blending old grandeur with modern sensibilities. The tall central tower is the highest in Copenhagen and offers free public access with panoramic city views.

Inside, the Royal Reception Rooms are a highlight, especially the Great Hall with its striking modern tapestries depicting Danish history, designed by artist Bjørn Nørgaard. The Queen still uses these rooms for official state functions, adding a sense of living history to the experience. You can also explore the Royal Stables, the Royal Kitchen, and the underground ruins, where remnants of the medieval Bishop’s Castle and earlier palaces have been preserved.

In short, Christiansborg may not have the romantic fairy-tale look of some other castles, but it offers something deeper — a powerful connection between Denmark’s royal past and its modern democracy. A rewarding and educational visit, especially for those interested in history, architecture,...

We visited the Christiansborg Castle one day after the Rosenborg Castle. There are many similarities in the sense of splendor, richly decorated rooms, and more along that line, all of it collected over many centuries. Obviously intended to impress guests, to demonstrate that the kingdom of Denmark is solid and going strong. Common consideration is that you keep wondering who has paid for all this. And also, what has been obtained legally and what is robbed from far-away countries in past centuries when colonialism was not frowned upon like we do nowadays.

The main difference with Rosenborg is that it takes less longer to see the Royal Reception Rooms, numbered 1 to 19. Following a map that is handed out at the entrance, everything you need to know can be read and is explained briefly but clearly.

We see only a small part of the castle, as the remainder is not open to the public, probably also not offering such beautiful sights as the Royal Reception Rooms.

Separately, we visited the Royal Kitchen as well as the Ruins under Christianborg, both worthy of your attention but covered in a separate review. We did not visit the Royal Stables, as it was closed at the time we were in the vicinity.

Our Copenhagen Discover Card was accepted without any hassle and allowed us free access. There were no waiting times for a free time slot when we were there. Plastic slippers are available (mandatory footwear, fitting around your shoes) to protect the floors. Given our free access, I cannot comment on the...