Christiansborg Slotsplads, Copenhagen

Name: Christiansborg Slotsplads
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#214 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Christiansborg Slotsplads is a public square on the island of Slotsholmen in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located in front of Christiansborg Palace. Due to its large size, central location and close affiliation with the central government building, it has for centuries been a hub of political life in Denmark and is a popular venue for a variety of demonstrations, celebrations and events. ()

Coordinates: 55°40'35"N, 12°34'52"E

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Indre By (Slotsholmen)Copenhagen Denmark

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Christiansborg Slotsplads – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thorvaldsens Museum, Christiansborg Palace, Holmen Church, Strædet.

~540 ftW
Museum dedicated to a single artist
Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, the Thorvaldsens Museum stands as a tribute to one of the country's most celebrated artists, Bertel Thorvaldsen. This unique museum, dedicated entirely to the works of Thorvaldsen, is housed in a striking building that is a...
~490 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Thorvald Jørgensen, Forts and castles
Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Christiansborg Palace, a regal and historic castle, stands proudly in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, embodying the political and cultural soul of the Danish nation. This palatial complex, which serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's...
~530 ftE
Church built for Christian IV in 1619
Holmen Church, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Holmen Church stands as a serene testament to the city's rich maritime history. This dignified church, originally built as an anchor forge in 1562, was converted into a naval church by Christian IV in 1619.
~1110 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Strædet is the colloquial name of a popular shopping and café street in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark, linking Højbro Plads on Strøget at its eastern end with Regnbuepladsen next to City Hall to the west. The official street names are Læderstræde, Kompagnistræde and Farvergade.
~320 ftN
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Ved Stranden 8 is a Neoclassical property located at the corner of Ved Stranden and Boldhusgade, opposite Christiansborg Palace, in central Copenhagen, Denmark. The building was listed on the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1932.
~1180 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
6 min walk • The Black Diamond is a modern waterfront extension to the Royal Danish Library's old building on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Its quasi-official nickname is a reference to its polished black granite cladding and irregular angles.
~580 ftN
Monuments and statues
Absalon, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The equestrian statue of Absalon on Højbro Plads in Copenhagen was unveiled in 1902 to mark the 700 years' anniversary of the death of Bishop Absalon, the city's legendary founder.
~810 ftN
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Nikolaj Contemporary Art Center is an arts centre in Copenhagen which occupies the former St. Nicholas Church, one of the city's most conspicuous landmarks. It is situated on Højbro Plads a few steps away from Amagertorv and Strøget. The church building is noted for its fanciful Neo-Baroque 90 m long spire.
~70 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Frederik VII, Copenhagen
1 min walk • The equestrian statue of Frederick VII in front of Christiansborg on Slotsholmen in Copenhagen, Denmark, was modelled by Herman Wilhelm Bissen and completed posthumously by his son Vilhelm Bissen in 1873. It was created to commemorate King Frederick's central role in Denmark's transition from absolute to constitutional monarchy.
~810 ftS
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Danish Jewish Museum, in Copenhagen, Denmark, sits inside the Danish Royal Library’s old Galley House and exhibits Danish Jewish historical artifacts and art.
~450 ftSE
Canal
Slotsholmsgade, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Slotsholmsgade is a street which runs along the rear side of Børsen on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Located next to the Danish parliament building Christiansborg, most of the buildings in the street house government offices. Several of them date from the 17th and 18th century and are listed.

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Which popular attractions are close to Christiansborg Slotsplads?

Nearby attractions include Frederik VII, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Sundorph House, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Ved Stranden, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Boldhusgade, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Christiansborg Slotsplads by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christiansborg Slotsplads:

Bus

Gammel Strand St., Christiansborg • Lines: 23, 2A (2 min walk)
Børsen • Lines: 2A (2 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (3 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (8 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (16 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (16 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (18 min walk)