Christiansborg Palace (Christiansborg Slot), Copenhagen: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

Christiansborg Palace stands on the islet of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, the seat of all three branches of Danish government—parliament, the prime minister's office, and the Supreme Court—under one roof. The current building, the third palace on the site, was completed in a neoclassical style between 1907 and 1928 after fires destroyed its predecessors in 1794 and 1884. The Royal Reception Rooms on the upper floors feature 17 tapestries by Bjørn Nørgaard depicting 1,000 years of Danish history. Ruins of Bishop Absalon's original 1167 fortress are visible beneath the palace in excavated basement galleries. is just one of many options in Copenhagen. Major attractions worth considering include Freetown Christiania, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, and Amager Museum (Amagermuseet).