[Photo from visitcopenhagen.com]

Christiansborg Palace, located on the tiny island of Slotsholmen, contains the Danish Parliament Folketinget, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of State. Parts of the palace are used by the Royal Family for various functions and events. The Royal Reception Rooms include The Tower Room and The Oval Throne Room where foreign ambassadors to Denmark are received by the Queen.

The Throne Room gives access to the balcony where the Danish monarchs are proclaimed.

Unique Tapestries

The Great Hall is the most imposing room in the palace. This is where you will find the Queen's tapestries.

The Danish business community marked the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II's 50th birthday in 1990 by ordering a gift of 11 tapestries. Bjørn Nørgaard painted the full-size sketches upon which the tapestries were woven. The tapestry series depicts 1000 years of Danish history.

The Prime Minister of Denmark also uses The Royal Reception Rooms in connection with state visits by foreign state leaders. The Alexandra Hall is used for official dinners.

If you hold a ticket to the Royal Reception Rooms, you are entitled to a free guided tour of the premises.

Opening Hours 

THE ROYAL RECEPTION ROOMS Daily 10:00 - 17:00 (October - April closed Mondays)

THE RUINS Daily 10:00 - 17:00 (October - April closed Mondays).

THE ROYAL STABLES Daily 13:30 - 16:00 (October - April closed Mondays) The entire month of July: 10:00-17:00

THE PALACE CHAPEL 10:00 - 17:00 every Sunday, during the Easter holidays (28 March - 6 April), the entire month of July and the Autumn holidays (10 - 18 October).

THE THEATRE MUSEUM Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 11:00 - 15:00 Saturdays and Sundays: 13:00 - 16:00

THE PARLIAMENT (THE FOLKETING) There is free entrance to the public galleries during parliamentery debates. Otherwise, the Parliament can only be visited with a guided tour. For further information on how to visit, please visit the homepage of the Parliament, mail ftbesog@ft.dk or call (+45) 3337 5500.

Admission Price:

Children under 7 years, free entrance.

Adults, admission - 110.00 DKK.

Children 7-14 years, admission - 55.00 DKK.

Address: Prins Jørgens Gård, 1468 København K

Web: www.christiansborg.dk

Email: christiansborg@slke.dk

Phone: +45 3392 6492