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Palace Ruins

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The Palace Ruins beneath Christiansborg Palace reveal the foundations of earlier castles that once stood on Slotsholmen. This underground area allows visitors to walk through centuries of Danish history, showing walls, rooms, and structures from medieval times. It is a unique experience for travelers interested in archaeology and hidden city history

What to See & Do

  • 🏰 Walk along the 12th-century limestone curtain wall of Bishop Absalon’s Castle 🧱
  • ⛓️ Explore the base of the “Blue Tower,” a legendary medieval prison tower 🕯️
  • 🕯️ Wander through the spooky, atmospheric underground crypts and excavations 👻
  • 📜 Read historical displays that chronicle the “rise and fall” of the five palaces 🦅

How to Get There

  • 🚇 Take the Metro to Gammel Strand station—the ruins are a 3-minute walk away 📍
  • 🚌 Use city buses like the 2A or 26, which stop right at the palace entrance 🛑
  • 🚶 Easily walkable from central landmarks like Strøget or Nyhavn 👟
  • 🚲 Park your bike in the designated racks within the palace courtyards 🚲

Travel Tips

  • 🧥 Bring a light sweater; the ruins are cool and humid, even on warm days 🌡️
  • 👟 Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes for navigating the uneven medieval stonework 👣
  • 🎟️ Purchase a “Combined Ticket” to see all palace attractions for a discounted price 🏛️
  • 🕒 Aim to visit before 4:00 PM; the last entry is usually at 4:30 PM ⏳

Suggested Itinerary

  • ⌚ 03:00 PM – Enter the Ruins to see the medieval curtain walls and the Blue Tower 🏰
  • 👑 03:45 PM – Visit the Royal Reception Rooms to see the Queen’s Tapestries 🧶
  • ⚓ 05:00 PM – Enjoy a relaxing canal-side walk around the Slotsholmen island 🌊
  • 🍽️ 06:00 PM – Head to the Gammel Strand waterfront for a traditional Danish dinner 🥨

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

daily, hours vary by season

Entry Fee:

Ticket required

Best Time to Visit:

Midday

Location

📌• Palace Ruins, Christiansborg Palace, Slotsholmen, Copenhagen, Denmark

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