The Ruins

Deep beneath Christiansborg Palace are the ruins. Discover the ring wall from Bishop Absalon's castle from the 12th century still standing.

Down in the darkness beneath Christiansborg Palace lie the ruins of Slotsholmen's past. Step into the past and dive into the dramatic stories of Absalon's Castle and Copenhagen Palace, which once stood where Christiansborg Palace is today. Explore the stories of Bishop Absalon and Valdemar the Great's powerful and close relationship and the fabled Blue Tower prison at Copenhagen Palace.

From 27.07.2024-27.04.2025 you can experience the special exhibition "Power and Magic - condemned to witch at the king's Palace " in the ruins under Christiansborg Palace.