Christiansborg Palace: Denmark’s Royal Heart
Overview
2h 30min- 157 stories
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0.00km distance
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36 stops
Waltz in the Christiansborg Palace with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into the most iconic landmark of Copenhagen. Start your tour from the historic ruins beneath Christiansborg Palace, continue to the grand reception rooms, the royal stables, stroll through the expansive riding grounds, and finally, discover the magnificence of the Palace chapel.
This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the Christiansborg Palace with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
* * Ticket/entrance fee to the Christiansborg Palace is not included.
Fishing village to fortress
In the 9th century, the town of Havn, now known as Copenhagen, was an established fishing village and an important trading post. In fact, Viking settlements have even been found at Kgs. Nytorv (public square) that date back to the 8th century! The natural harbour facilitated herring fishing, which led to Havn’s growth in the early 12th century and secured its position as a trade city of strategic importance. Absalon, the man who is often credited with founding Copenhagen, built the fortress you see before you. Let’s now learn a little more about Absalon and how he came to be in a position of power.
Lukas Bennike Lewerissa
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Self-guided audio tour on your smartphone (Android & iOS)
- An activation link to access your audio tour
- Offline content (text, audio narration and maps) to avoid roaming charges
Exclusions
- Entrance ticket to the Christiansborg Palace is not included
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Mandatory items
- Charged smartphone
- Headphones
The location
Address
Directions to starting point
There is no meeting point. The self-guided audio tour is designed to start at the entrance of the ruins under Christiansborg Palace, located in the inner courtyard. (Prins Jørgens Gård 5, 1218 København, Denmark). The easiest way to reach Christiansborg Palace is either by arriving at Copenhagen Central Station (Bernstorffsgade 16, 1577 København, Denmark) and walking for about 15 minutes (1 km) via Tietgensgade towards the palace, or by alighting at the Stormgade (H.C. Andersens Boulevard) bus stop, which is just a six-minute walk (450 meters) from the Marmorbroen Bridge, providing direct access to the palace.The tour concludes at Christiansborg Palace’s Church (Christiansborg Slotsplads, 1218 København K, Denmark), located only 2 minutes on foot from Gammel Strand Metro Station (1202 Copenhagen, Denmark).
Areas
The Great Hall/ The Queen’s Library/ Foundation Stone
Important information
Opening hours
Opening hours for Christiansborg Palace
Recommended visiting hours
Please note that the opening hours of Christiansborg Palace’s Church vary throughout the year and it may be temporarily closed for private events. We recommend checking the church’s current status online before planning your visit to ensure availability.
Royal reception rooms:
October to March:
Tuesday to Sunday at 10-17 (closed Monday)
Last entry 30 min. before closing time
April, May, June and September:
Monday to Sunday at 10-17
Last entry 30 min. before closing time
July and August:
Monday to Sunday at 10-18
Last entry 30 min. before closing time
The ruins under Christiansborg Palace
October to March:
Tuesday to Sunday at 10-17 (closed Monday)
Last entry 30 min. before closing time
April, May, June and September:
Monday to Sunday at 10-17
Last entry 30 min. before closing time
July and August:
Monday to Sunday at 10-18
Last entry 30 min. before closing time
The Royal Kitchen
October to March:
Tuesday to Sunday at 10-17 (closed Monday)
Last entrance 15 min. before closing time
April, May, June and September:
Monday to Sunday at 10-17
Last entry 15 min. before closing time
July and August:
Monday to Sunday at 10-18
Last entrance 15 min. before closing time
The Royal Stables
January to March:
Tuesday to Sunday 1.30pm to 4pm.
Last entry 15 min. before closing time
April to June:
Monday to Sunday at 13:30 to 16
Last entrance 15 min. before closing time
July:
Monday to Sunday at 10-18.
Last entry 15 min. before closing time
August to September:
Monday to Sunday at 13:30 to 16
Last entrance 15 min. before closing time
October to December:
Tuesday to Sunday 1.30pm to 4pm.
Last entrance 15 min. before closing time
In the period 16 June to 7 August, the horses are on summer grass
Christiansborg Palace Church
August – June:
Sundays at 10-17
July:
Monday to Sunday at 10-18
Know before you book
- Please consider that admission fees for the Christiansborg Palace are not included.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone, accessible through our app. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included
- No live guide or meeting point provided.
- The course of the visit may be modified and special restrictions may be imposed. The visitors must always adhere to the guidelines of the site.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Check your spam folder as well
- Book per device to be used, not per participant
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
- You will need storage space on your phone (100-150 MB)
- Christiansborg Palace is partly wheelchair accessible
- For visitors using wheelchairs or walkers, please contact the Castle Administration in advance
- Wheelchairs and walkers are available for loan at the ticket office
- Visitors with disabilities can bring a companion free of charge on presentation of a companion card
Know before you go
- Mobile signal may be weak at the site(s). Download your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit to fully enjoy it.
- After booking, you will receive an email with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
- Ensure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring your earphones
- Large bags, suitcases, prams, and umbrellas are not permitted in the Royal Representation Rooms due to safety concerns and to protect the fragile interiors and floors
- Limited cloakroom facilities are available for small bags and umbrellas. Pushchairs and prams may be parked at Dronningeporten at your own risk
- The use of flash photography, lamps, and tripods is not allowed
- No pets allowed in the Royal Reception Rooms, except for guide and assistance dogs
- In the Royal Representation Rooms, bringing and consuming food, drinks, and water is not permitted.
Contributors and Bibliography
Contributors
Image Credits:
Cover Photo: © Colin Wikimedia
Download the app
To take this self-guided tour, you will need to download the Clio Muse Tours app on your iOS or Android device. Enjoy your tour!
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