Christiansborg

Christiansborg Palace is a government building located on Slotsholmen in the center of Copenhagen, Denmark. The site has long been associated with Danish royal and state power, and the current complex stands on the footprints of earlier palaces that were rebuilt or replaced after fires and other events.

The present Christiansborg Palace serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament (the Folketing), the Supreme Court, and the Prime Minister’s Office. It also houses the Royal Reception Rooms, which are used for official state ceremonies and banquets. Although the Danish monarchy has historic ties to Christiansborg, the royal residence today is Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen.

Historically, Christiansborg has gone through multiple buildings and renovations since medieval times. The palace has been rebuilt and expanded after destructive fires in the 18th century and later underwent changes in the 19th and 20th centuries. A major fire in the late 20th century caused significant damage to parts of the complex, after which restoration and modernization were carried out. The site remains a central location for Denmark’s national government and state functions.

Accessibility to visitors varies with government activities. Some areas are open to the public during tours and special occasions, while core government spaces operate as working offices. Christiansborg is a symbol of Danish civil institutions and their functions, standing alongside Slotsholmen’s broader role in the country’s political and legal life.