Christiansborg Palace + Danish War Museum
Location
Essentials
- Discover the home of Danish royal and political power
- Visit 800 year old ruins
- Explore the history of war including armour and weapons
Practical info
Children
Free entry for 0-17 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
Opening hours
Christiansborg Palace:
Monday – Sunday: 10.00 - 17.00
Danish War Museum:
Tuesday – Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00
Monday: closed, except from June to August
Ticket information
Ticket directly available on smartphone
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 48 hours in advance
Rooms at Christiansborg Palace might without notice be closed in connection with the Royal Family’s use of the palace
More information
All firearms on display at the Danish War Museum are non-functional
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]
Accessibility
Getting there
Public Transport
The nearest stop is Gammel Strand (metro M3 & M4 and bus 2A, 23, 26, 31 & 37). The two museums are a 3 minute walk from each other.
About
A visit to historical Slotsholmen is a must in Copenhagen
Slotsholmen sits in the heart of Copenhagen and offers a blend of architectural grandeur and cultural heritage. The island is filled with sights and museums you will want to explore when you visit Copenhagen. With this combination ticket you can visit both Christiansborg Palace and the Danish War Museum.
Royalty, politics and ruins at Christiansborg Palace
There is no denying that Christiansborg Palace is the main attraction on Slotsholmen. Stepping through the grand entrance of the palace is like stepping back in time, as the palace is built on the site of two previous castles. Today, the palace serves as he seat of the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court, but it is also one of the most popular tourist attractions in Copenhagen.
A visit to Christiansborg Palace begins in the Great Hall with its high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and intricate tapestries. From there, visitors can explore the palace's many other rooms, including the throne room, the royal chapel, and the royal apartments. A visit to the basement will take you to the ruins of the first castle, built on this site in 1167.
500 years of military history at the Danish War Museum
Visiting the Danish War Museum is like going on a journey through five centuries of Danish military history. The museum is housed inside the impressive 156-metre-long Royal Arsenal, built in 1604. A vast collection of artifacts, including weapons, uniforms, vehicles, and models, paints a vivid picture of Denmark's military involvement in conflicts around the world.
During your visit you can immerse yourself in the experience of Danish soldiers stationed in Afghanistan through the "The Remote War" exhibition, which recreates a Danish base in the country. Through this and other exhibitions, the museum delves into the human costs of war, showcasing personal stories of Danish soldiers and civilians affected by conflict.
Reviews
244 reviews
Amazing FREE View of the City
Do yourself a favour and take the elevator up to the top of Christiansborg Slot for the best - free - view of the Copenhagen. We had to wait for 20 minutes or so, but it was time well spent!
Good experience
Visited here on our first full day in the city. A beautiful attraction to visit where you can spend hours, and included in the Copenhagen Card. It had good attendance but not too busy. Overall, definitely worth a visit when you're in the city.
A Truly Royal Experience
Multiple locations in the slot to check out including the undercellars, tower, kitchens, and stables. Lines for the tower start early and get long. The underground exhibits were the most interesting for us.
Unique inspirational symbolism
Christiansborg Palace is impressive on its own, but the real revelation lies beneath it. The medieval ruins section is one of the most compelling historical experiences in Copenhagen—not because of what it shows, but how it shows it. What makes it exceptional is the “living preservation” concept. You’re not looking at ruins isolated behind glass or reconstructed into something artificial. Instead, the past is embedded directly beneath the present, almost structurally supporting it. Walking through the remains of earlier castles, you get a rare, almost physical sense of continuity—layer upon layer of Danish history, each era quite literally built on top of the previous one. There’s something intellectually and emotionally striking about standing in those dim, stone corridors and realizing that modern Denmark—the functioning state above you—has risen from these very foundations. It’s not just preservation; it’s integration. The ruins aren’t treated as relics of a dead past, but as an active part of a long, uninterrupted national narrative. Above ground, Christiansborg Palace tells a different but equally powerful story. There are certainly more spectacular, opulent palaces across Europe—places that overwhelm with grandeur and excess. Christiansborg is not that. Its significance lies in something far more distinctive: the seamless coexistence of monarchy, parliament, and the seat of government within a single structure. That institutional convergence is rare, and deeply symbolic. It reflects a model of governance where tradition and democracy are not in tension but in dialogue. The Crown, the legislature, and the executive are not just abstract concepts—they are physically housed together, under one roof. In that sense, Christiansborg is not merely a palace; it is a built expression of Danish democracy itself—measured, integrated, and quietly confident.
Don't Let Poor Signage Put You Off
After a frustrating start asking numerous workers at the Palace where the sites were, we finally found the entrance. The royal residences and reception rooms were fabulous reflecting an age of wealth and power. Each room was filled with ornate ceilings, chandeliers, enormous portraits, parquetry floors and magnificent furniture, all very much part of a working Palace. The kitchen was well presented and interesting, especially the recorded interview with the former head chef. The Ruins were well preserved and the scale surprising. Unfortunately the stables weren't open at the time but the magnificent royal horses were training instead. It is a must see for Copenhagen.
Magnificent palace with sumptuous rooms
This was my favorite attraction in Copenhagen. It's jaw-droppingly beautiful, and what made it particularly interesting for me is that it's still in use. You're not just looking at something from the past, but a palace currently used to host events. I joined a free guide in English and appreciated getting additional background on all I was seeing. If you do one thing in Copenhagen, see this!
Cool
Christiansborg Slot was among the best building in the inner circle of the downtown. It looked very gorgeous and also very well preserved! A must to see!
Unmissable. A brilliant experience.
A fantastic experience. I was able to wonder through the royal and state apartments and experience the rooms that are still used to this day as well as rooms used by kings and queens from Danish royal history. The video at the very start is well-worth watching. It shows the palace itself on the day that the current King was proclaimed on the very balcony that you will stand next to after the video. This really brings it to life. This really is unmissable. One thing that might make the visitor experience better would be a few pop-up signs that show the visitor where to go when outside the venue.. At the moment there is very little wayfinding and signage and I walked around for a while before having to ask someone. That said, this did not ruin what was a brilliant visit. Thank you.
The Castle of the Danish Kings.
Last year I went with my family to Christianborg Palace in Copenhagen, the residence of Danish rulers since the 18th century. This palace, which also houses the Danish parliament, is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful in Europe. The mixture of Baroque, Neoclassical and Neobaroque styles makes it unique, its interior rich in gilding and unique painting, making this Palace a true European architectural and historical marvel. The visit to the palace is wonderful, rich in discovery. Being able to visit the castle underground adds something atypical to the experience of the visit. I loved being able to observe the entire city of Copenhagen from the top of the palace tower, which is 106 meters high, making it the highest in Copenhagen. I sincerely recommend visiting the palace for all history lovers and for anyone who would like to experience Copenhagen from a unique angle.
Recommended
We visited Christiansborg Palace with the Copenhagen Card. Entry was very straightforward – you just follow the signs to the Royal Reception Rooms, where your card is scanned right away and your visit begins. You are given blue shoe covers to protect the floors and carpets, and the reception rooms themselves are stunning – definitely a highlight and highly recommended. On the same site, you can also visit the ruins (less my thing), the royal stables (with many carriages on display), and the royal kitchens (really fun to see). It’s best to check the official website for opening hours, as these can differ for each section. At every entrance, you simply scan your Copenhagen Card again and your visit continues smoothly.
Impressive
Two adults visited Christiansborg Slot while on free time during a 2 week bus tour of Scandinavia in late August and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. We took the 40 minute tour in English at 3pm that covered the royal reception rooms. Wow, just wow, is our best description of the Palace. The guide was great and the rooms were extraordinary. We also visited the Ruins Under Christiansborg archeological exhibit tracing the history of the site. Very well done with the downloadable audio guide and local free Wi-Fi.
STUNNING INTERIOR
The palace is massive and absolutely stunning on the interior. Every room is filled with beautiful furnishings, paintings and tapestries. One building contains the remnants of the original fortress which is quite interesting and well displayed. As an aficionado of old clocks, I was thrilled with the many vintage clocks throughout the palace. We went toward the end of the day and there were minimal visitors at that time which was great.
Don’t miss to visit
An amazing palace to visit when be in Copenhagen. The showrooms in palace are amazing. You can read detailed history of events related with royal family of Denmark. In the combined ticket are also included royal stables, palace’s kitchen and ruins under the castle. In section of ruins under the castle you can learn about medieval history of castle and Denmark. Combine ticket price is DKK215 pp, approximately £25.00 pp. Definitely a good value for money. Approximately visit of time is from one to two hours.
Beautiful Architecture
We did not go into the building but enjoyed the majestic castles facade and the beautiful architecture surrounding the castle. Take a nice stroll down by the nearby river.
Interesting place to visit
Highly recommend a visit to this palace that was once the home of the Royal Family and now houses the parliament and supreme court. There is a lot to see and the Royal Reception Rooms are beautiful - they are still used for meetings with foreign ambassadors and the throne room which leads on to the balcony is where the kings and queens of Denmark are proclaimed. We particularly enjoyed visiting the Great Hall where the Queen's tapestries are hung around the walls and cover the past 1,000 years of Danish history. We also visited the ruins under the palace and the palace kitchens.
Amazing complex to visit
This is a must see attraction when visiting Copenhagen for 2-3 hours. You can see inside the palace where the Danish royal family used to reside and is still used for some functions. Furthermore, you can see the original foundations of the old castle from a thousand years ago while also visiting the stables and kitchen.
Different tours and entrances
This is a huge palace. We got the city pass to enter all the castles. Just check online, get entry times, and if any events are scheduled. You normally have to check in to locker backpacks. It's a simple process. The guard checks for tickets. You walk through different parts of the castle kitchen. Stables. Ruins, reception rooms. There are gift shops as well. There are audio guides in some parts of the castle. Old memoirs and photos.
Would recommend
We enjoyed the tour of the ruins underneath the current castle. It was very interesting to see the origins of the current castle. We did not spend a long time in the ruins. The castle is lovely. We had a tour guide show us around. You got to go through many rooms. The tapestries that were made for Queen Margrethe were incredible. After touring the castle we went up into the tower to see the views. We did not have to wait terribly long, but it was 5 p.m. on Sunday. We were unable to go to the gift shop at the Castle because they closed by 4:45 p.m. even though they had said they closed at 5 p.m.
2 quite different exhibitions worth visiting
We visited both the underground ruins of the previous castles on the sure and the royal state rooms upstairs. Both interesting but I'm quite different ways. We particularly liked the vibrant tapestries in the state rooms. We were also slightly surprised you can see the throne room as part of general access. Note you have to wear overshoes when going around the state room, these are provided. We felt both exhibitions are big enough to be interesting and worthwhile visiting but not so big that it takes too long out that people might lose interest.
Central place
This palace is one of the main royals in the city. the area around it is a nice place to walk around It performs administrative functions as well as being open to the public. It is near the routs and and easily connected
A gorgous royal residence
The palace is the traditional home of the royals in Denmark and is incredible. The rooms are huge and so sumptiously decorated. There are interesting objects and decorations in every room and a story in them all. Lots of information about the royal family was really interesting. A lovely place.
Nice to see
Beautiful architecture. Great location. It’s worth visiting. Picturesque. It’s huge to walk around it. Older but well maintained.
Climb the Borgen tower for free and get great city views!
Climb the tower atop the Borgen building as seen in famous TV series. Amazingly, it's free and gives great views over whole of Copenhagen. One can even see the famous bridge, name given to another famous Danish murder series.
Excellent Palace to visit - Don't miss the Royal Dinner Preparation video in the Kitchen
I bought the 2:30 pm entrance tickets for all the entry areas but things like the Royal stables closed at 4 pm (not 5 pm like other parts), so it was not enough time. We got there at 4:03 pm and were escorted out. The main first area is the ruins under the castle with lots of broken walls. You can spend a lot of time here with the stories to read and narration about the poor women who were accused of witchcraft and tortured and imprisoned. We did have trouble finding our way out and had to backtrack the way we came. If you are claustrophobic or don't like dark underground areas, you may want to skip this part. Also, there is no seating if you have trouble walking and standing. We did spend too much time there when there was so much else to see and could have saw the stables if we had not been reading most of the signs/listening to the audio. Make sure you go to the bathroom by the ticket area, since there are not bathrooms in the ruin areas and they are quite extensive with other associated exhibit areas. You will need to walk to the different buildings to see everything. At the castle, we enjoyed seeing the guided tour of the Royal Reception rooms and dining areas. My favorite was seeing the kitchen area and watching the video about how the food is planned and prepared at the kitchen of another castle then brought here and re-heated and assembled and served. There is another area with Orders given to the royalty by royalty of other countries, medals, ceremonial robes. Excellent palace to visit and see all the areas. The changing of the guard was especially good since they march to different guarded entrances to relieve the guard which gives you several opportunities to get a good view without a bunch of people and phones blocking your shot. Through the window of the palace, I saw a man with lots of medals on his suit and a well dressed lady watching the changing of the guard and tourists. I was excited at seeing some of the Royal Family or other dignitary, but I was also grateful that I am a commoner and could look out the windows of my house in my pajamas without having hundreds of tourists taking pictures and videos of me.
Borgen comes to life!
If you’ve watched Borgen this is a must! Visited the royal apartments which are very well organised and maintained (to the point they give you shoe covers before entry!). To be able to stand behind the balcony inside the royal apartments is great. The only throne room left in Danish history is also here. Highly recommended. Takes around an hour, but there are other parts of Christiansborg to visit other than just the Royal Apartments - you can climb the tower for example.
The City's Palace and Castle
A very impressive castle and it's in the middle of town, so very easy to get to. It is very large and is set on a big open square, so many people are set up taking their photos here, and for a good reason.
Lots to see
There are so many areas to see that we had to pass on the stables and chapel but did see the horses pulling a carriage or two. The royal apartments and kitchens are interesting but the underground ruins are not quite as interesting unless you are into witches and magic!
Must visit attraction
We visited the stables, ruins and reception rooms which were all worth visiting using the Discovery Copenhagen card. The reception rooms were very impressive and a delight to walk around
Royalty & Government.
Showcasing around 900 hundred years of Copenhagen's important Governmental and Royal History this is easily worth the purchase of the CPH alone. First there is the tower and it's amazing views of the City from all sides - this is free and worth the lift / climb to the top. Next is the extensive foundations of the various previous buildings. Informative narratives and atmospheric lighting and audio adds to the experience. This took at least 45 mins to an hour and is vast. Finally the palace and its state rooms is a must for anyone who enjoys heritage tours of stately homes and the like. Notably the modern tapestries in the main hall, spot the scenes and faces across the vast room and its contents. A self -guided tour was our choice as we made our way around.
Lots to see with the stables, rooms, ruins and kitchen all offering something different.
Every aspect of our visit was perfect! We visited the Royal Reception Rooms, the ruins under the castle, the Royal Stables and the Royal Kitchen - once we worked out how to get in to the building! We accessed all the buildings using our Copenhagen Card making it good value. There was so much history and it was all presented so well without being overwhelming. Every aspect was different and we couldn’t fault any aspect. We spent around three hours here and being right next to a Metro station helped too.
Absolutely worth a visit
We spent a good 2.5hrs here, and it's really well put together. The ruins of the 1500's castle are particularly interesting and not only does it explain Danish history but draws in history of other countries. For us especially the UK history of the witch trails. Definitely get an audio guide, we don't normally but it gave a much deeper insight. The royal reception rooms are also a must. A particular portrait really brought to live the Danish royal family and connections to so many other royal families such as the Tsar of Russia, the UK royal family and others. The route you take is very well thought out do you don't miss anything There are plenty of toilets and lockers for belongings. Each area has its own entrance fee but it's included in the Copenhagen card. Definitely worth a visit
"Beautiful rooms" above & "structural remnants" below :)
Among the "royal reception rooms" almost all of "spacious sizes" and also with sizeable "paintings & tapestries" (although not a palace with various-sized royal apartments & such as was seen in some other palaces visited elsewhere in Europe but yes not a unique one either having visited apart from this palace those in similar settings with just large rooms), quite nicely seen were: the library room with a fairly-impressive number of books in display cases; the dining room with a great-length table long enough I would say for like a royal banquet & such; the room with quite a number of "sizeable & colorful" tapestries (which yes is my favorite room in this palace for quite an outstanding feature among those tapestries which is their "brightness of colors"!); the room quite appropriately named as "velvet room" with these huge-sized velvet fabrics in frames displayed on the walls; and the throne room with chairs for the King & the Queen, the balcony on one side for like "royal viewing" on important occasions, and actually also seen in the room right beside a "TV presentation" of the King & the Prime Minister addressing a large crowd below (from the balcony as just mentioned). And with 3 other areas on my all-inclusive ticket apart from the "reception rooms", it was some nice learning of the palace history at the "underground ruins" with still-somewhat-extensive remnants (like stretches of walls & such) of the 2 castles once existed on the same site (& also many info displays, miniature models & a documentary show), and just for a quick walk-around was at the "royal kitchen" which is mainly just one big room with many "big pots & big spoons" on display but where I also saw a "small food-elevator" (to send up food to the upper floors of the Palace), and yes pretty much just for a skip was the "royal stable" after deciding not to wait for its opening in the afternoon (but actually having seen some small open-coach drawn by a number of horses going around in like a circle on the open ground right in front of the stable in the early morning while waiting for the Palace to open). And yes, as for the 2 "free areas" within the premises of the Palace, it was a brief stop at the "royal chapel" (with a moderate size & just quite a "plain interior"), but seeing a long queue of people was at the bottom of the "viewing platform" which I decided not to go up (in any case at the end of visit on my way out). About a half-hour walk from the area of the Copenhagen Central Station where I stayed and with also like a canal which "goes around" this palace (with a few bridges to cross to get to here & from here after departing), I headed afterward for about another 10 minutes to Nyhavn (a "beautiful stretch" along a canal with colorful heritage buildings on both sides and just quite a lively scene both in the canal with many boats & on land with many establishments lined up along the stretch).
Christiansborg Castle
The historical artifacts, the royal history of Denmark and walking through a castle that is hundreds of years old was quite enjoyable. We visited with the Copenhagen Card which allowed us entry into all of the different areas. The ruins under the castle were a unique thing to see.
A one hour visit
A very beautiful place to visit. My friend took me here and shared quite a bit of Danish history about this place and the royal family. I went on a Saturday afternoon around 3pm in January and I was surprised that the place wasn't very busy. I was able to walk around at a leisurely pace without having to navigate around large crowds. Total time of visit was probably just a bit over an hour.
Early Start
Got there at opening time (a bit earlier) and got some photos without a lot of people around. Getting there at opening also gets you to the front of the ticket line - worth thinking about.
Ease of viewing
Not lavishly furnished the attraction here is mostly the rooms themselves, large, high ceilings, a grand Palace. With large rooms and not at all busy you could have a pleasant stroll around at your own pace. The ruins under the castle, the foundations of previous structures were quite well done with the witchcraft and magic theme. 122835.
Great Experience!
Really enjoyed going through the different parts of the Palace, old kitchen was fascinating to see, would have been something to see in its day with a feast being served. Also, royal stables excellent along with all the horse and carriages throughout the years. For me this was one of the top 3 attractions that I visited in Copenhagen. Ps, make sure you get the map of the complex.
The best palace
My favourite visit of the trip. The security staff were lovely and the Palace was beautiful inside and out. You can also visit the ruins underneath and the old kitchen. Buy a Copenhagen card before you go to get free entry to all museums, attractions and the boat rides.
Great
This was a lovely collection of a few different things to see like the kitchens and stables. All need a separate ticket so you don't need to do all in the same day or entry time. It was really nice to see the horses up close in the stables as well as the reception rooms etc
Lots to do
Had a great visit here. Used the Copenhagen Card, to get entry into the reception rooms, ruins, kitchen and stables. All four were really informative. The ruins had a great witchcraft exhibition, the kitchens were decorated for Christmas, the Palace has a great guide and the stable had a wonderful collection of carriages. Would definitely recommend as a must visit in Copenhagen.
The underground palace is worth a visit.
Came here but didn't have a lot of time so we did the underground part of the palace which was informative and something different to do. Was worth the money and recommend.
Christiansborg Palace: A Royal Tapestry of Color and Elegance
Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen offers a feast for the eyes, especially in its use of color and tapestries. The tapestries are not only works of art but vibrant displays of Denmark’s history, with rich hues that contrast beautifully against the palace’s regal walls. Each room has its own unique palette, with deep reds, golds, and blues creating a luxurious and inviting atmosphere. The careful coordination of colors with furniture and decor enhances the sense of elegance throughout, making the palace both visually striking and historically captivating.
Great On A Rainy Day.
The rooms that we could tour a Christian org palace were good , but we really liked the kitchen and the stables. The stables had the royal horses and a large collection of royal carriages from over the years. And it was interesting just to see the kitchens, the size of them, and hear some of the stories from them.
Great views from the outside with the winter snow
Christianborg Palace comes out of no where in the city centre of Copenhagen. Access to the inner court and the tower was free but the more special areas do have a fee for entry. I preferred to walk around but each to their own!
A beautiful place in a beautiful city
A beautiful place in a beautiful city. We stopped by and saw horses hanging out outside. Hoped to catch a glimpse of the Prime Minister, but no such luck!
Don't miss this castle
Visited here on our 16 day tour of Denmark with family and friends. I have been here numerous times but I still enjoy it. The horses were outside that day so that was an interesting change. Our group enjoyed the ruins the best and were amazed at the fascinating history of the castle. The kitchen also is a lot of fun.
Reccomended!
Me and some friends visited Christiansborg Slot a few years ago during the cultural night in Copenhagen. The que was miles long, but it was so worth it when we finally entered. It was nice to see the cultural events and to meet the politicians and civil servants that work there.
Not to be missed
A palace full of splendour and history which continues to be added to daily as it is used by the Prime Minister for various purposes. A great deal to see and admire but not always as much information provided as I would have liked. Fortunately, I had a guided group passing through whilst I was there and learnt a vast amount of interesting facts that brought the Palace to life for me.
My Visit
This is an great looking palace. The statue and the the building are both beautiful. We did not visit interior but the exterior looks great.
The Largest Castle, Found in the Center
This is the huge royal castle in the center of town, a must-see site. It covers a lot of land, and the royal family does spend time here. Big stone plaza in front, come use some trees or shade.
Must See for Historic Travelers
A great museum with a complete history of the many wars of Denmark - more than you would expect! Great exhibits on the Danish Navy with many wooden ship models and dioramas of major battles. An interesting exhibit on 'the Warrior's Way' as well. This was one of the best spots in Copenhagen.
Worth visiting
Good museum, not enough information in English though. I was hoping to see more about WW2 but I guess there is another museum dedicated to that. I did not realise what a significant impact the war of 1864 had on Danish history though.
Loved the exhibition on Drones
There was an exhibition on drones which I found very interesting, with some detail on the use of drones on contemporary warfare including in Russia and Ukraine. This was my favourite section. The rest of the museum showcases a pretty detailed presentation of Denmark’s military history, in various formats. Whilst this was interesting too, there was no information that I didn’t feel was easily obtainable online.
Great museum to spend a few hours.
Military history is not really my thing but my 11 year old son wanted to visit. The museum was absolutely fantastic and I would 100% recommend. All the information was in English and Danish and it was well curated to be interesting as well as aesthetically pleasing. Bonus that along the middle of the second floor there are activities geared towards kids. After reading about many wars and battles, we could take a break and play "pick up sticks" (it had another name but was a game played by sailors). Read a few more and we could hang out in ship hammocks like sailors of old or try on examples of military uniforms. Your ticket is good for the day so you can leave and come back.
Great museum!
Not to be missed if you are interested in the war and military! I thought I would take a chance with this little museum and was wowed! Modern day drone warfare was the first display on the ground floor, which was very well organised and explained. Upstairs was huge and gave an insight throughout the ages of warfare from way back in history to present day. A fascinating insight.
A great surprise
Went not expecting much but is a great museum, great modern section on afghanistan and so many fascinating set piece upstairs
Danish War Museum
This war museum is a Journey through the Danish War history since 1500. A lot to see and many treasures from the middle ages till now. There's also an exhibition of the Denish military deployment in Afganistan.
Immersive
An excellent and highly extensive exhibition of historical artefacts: weapons, medals, models, uniforms and more. Particularly impressive was the immersive army encampment, complete with a tank that had seen actual combat. Well-organised and visually impressive. There is also a dress-up opportunity.
Danish War Museum
The Danish war museum was an interesting off the beaten path museum. They have an impressive collection of cannon and artillery pieces from their history. They also have a fascinating rendering of a peace keeping base in Afghanistan. Second floor has tons of naval and Air Force exhibits.
Unique!
The museum has really nailed the atmosphere! Especially the Afghanistan exhibition was very impactful! Well worth a visit, very cheap as well.
Diverse war museum
Very informative. All staff were polite and helpful with directions and where facilities were. A nice breadth of stuff on display so suitable for whatever period of history you like the most. Very good exhibition on recent conflict in Middle East.
Amazing stuff!
Genuinely really interesting with good information and translation available. We’ve been to many war museums/sites and these still had Incredible things to see that we haven’t seen before. Their camp bastion exhibit was AMAZING!! my husband having been there couldn’t believe how accurate/realistic it was!
Don't let the first floor fool you.
Wow, this was my kind of war museum. The first floor housed the artillery pieces and an Afghanistan, GWOT, walk-thru display. The second floor is a more traditional museum. Great displays of Danish warfare. Huge naval section and displays of armor, uniforms and equipment. Definitely worth the visit.
Fascinating collection of war material
We had not intended to visit but popped in with our Copenhagen Card and were very pleased that we did. We emerged after about 2 hours. There is a vast amount of history on display, particularly upstairs where miles of glass cabinets house model ships, guns, all sorts of artefacts, all very well documented. The photographic exhibition downstairs of the atrocities in Afghanistan and the Ukraine were very emotionally wrenching, but it is important for people to know what is going on. I would keep young children away from that section. A very large convoy of limousines and patrol police had passed us in the street the previous day. We learned that Zelensky was on a state visit. It made the photographs even more pointant.
Understanding Denmark's deadliest conflicts
The Krigsmuseet (War Museum) of Denmark is located near to the Christianborg Palace, where the entrance is marked by a large Yellow signboard "Krigsmuseet". To get to this location, recommend to take the Metro to Gammel Strand Station, and walk southwards. The Copenhagen Card allows you to enter into this attraction for free, but you will need to scan your tickets at the Main Counter. The Krigsmuseet features two levels of attractions, which are all open-spaced (except the War on Afghanistan segment which is closed up) and provides a concise summary about the conflicts which Denmark has been involved in, and how it has shaped its current stance on defence. It's an eye-opener and exposed visitors to the horrors and reality behind conflict, but it isn't for everyone. I would recommend only those interested in seeing a different museum from Palaces and architecture, to try this out.
Well done museum, emotionally wrenching
We went during an exhibit about the war in Afghanistan. The exhibit is exceptional -immersive and educational in a way I've rarely experienced. But that, combined with the entry exhibit about the war in Ukraine, was quite emotionally wrenching. I suppose I should expect nothing less of a war museum, but I was surprised at the people bringing their young children to those exhibits. I can imagine that many of them will be traumatized from some of the photos and other memorabilia. I commend the museum for doing such an excellent job of presenting the facts of various historical situations without offering opinions. Don't shy away - DO go, as understanding the facticity of war is essential to being a good citizen. But do yourself a favor and schedule this museum in the morning and then something lighter in the afternoon, perhaps a funny movie, or you might have a hard time sleeping.
Interesting and unique museum
There was a lot of interesting military artefacts to see here. I particularly loved the Afghanistan exhibit, it was presented in a really unique and engaging way
500 years of military history
The museum as a whole was very well laid out and with plenty of space to look at the displays and exhibits, the particular highlight for me was the display of the Afghanistan war, showing an American gun outpost a local stone house and a destroyed American jeep amongst other things, it adds a realism to conflicts going on today. the displays in most cases are hands on and the elastic band guns gave two fortysomethings so much more enjoyment than they should have. A good way to spend a couple of hours.
Flot museum med stor samling
Museet har et stor samling af gamle våben fra nu og da, men er i stand til at formidle samlingerne meget levende uden for mange teksttunge skilte.
MUESTRA LA HISTORIA MILITAR DANESA
Se ubica justo frente a la biblioteca, en el antiguo arsenal del rey Christian IV. Se pueden ver cañones y tanques al ingresar al predio. Un museo que muestra la historia militar danesa a lo largo de 500 años. Podemos ver armas, uniformes y equipamiento bélico.
Unique!
The museum has really nailed the atmosphere! Especially the Afghanistan exhibition was very impactful! Well worth a visit, very cheap as well.
Flot "nyt" museum
Fantastisk oplevelse for 9- og 53 årig. Fik rundvisning med hands on på masser af våben og gode forklaringer og historisk info.
Rigtig fint museum
Super spændende museum med udstillinger om Danmarks militær gennem de sidste 500 år. Kunne dog være fedt med flere køretøjer end kun tanken i gården, men der findes heldigvis andre museer som har fokus på militære køretøjer. Brugte en 2½ time der.
Rigtig fint museum
Super spændende museum med udstillinger om Danmarks militær gennem de sidste 500 år. Kunne dog være fedt med flere køretøjer end kun tanken i gården, men der findes heldigvis andre museer som har fokus på militære køretøjer. Brugte en 2½ time der.
Bel museo militare
Museo ben realizzato, che espone numerosi cimeli degli eserciti danesi nel tempo. Molto interessante l'esposizione al primo piano, con armi ed uniformi fino alla seconda guerra mondiale, cannoni vari al piano terra assieme ad un allestimento delle moderne missioni di pace all'estero. Merita una visita.
Très intéressant
Visite de ce musée de l'armée par intermédiaire de la carte PASS CPH discover. Visite intéressante et instructive.
Una sorpresa
No teníamos planeado venir, simplemente íbamos caminando y decidimos entrar, el museo está muy impuesto, con una gran exposición de armas de diferentes épocas, vale mucho la pena
Impressionnant!
Oui, j’ai mis “excellent” sur un musée de la guerre … mais j’assume et j’ai quand même quelques bémols. Balayons les bémols - le 1er étage : belle - grande, très … grande - collection de canons, y en a pour tous les goûts, de toutes les époques … ; une petite propagande pour l’armée; une reconstitution de l’Afghanistan avec témoignages (en danois, je n’ai pas pu en apprécier la teneur), qui prolonge à mon sens la propagande et reste discutable; le dernier bémol : le musée ferme à 17h en février (ce qui ne nous a pas laissé le loisir de tout apprécier… après on a compris que tous les musées à Copenhague ferment à 17h) Les plus : le 2eme étage : une immense et impressionnante collection d’équipements militaires de toutes les époques, d’une grande diversité et d’une provenance variée… un nombre incalculable de maquettes de navire reconstituée à une bonne échelle, au milieu d’autres trésors à contempler pour leur beauté (si on oublie leur utilité) et leur prouesses techniques. Et n’oublions pas dans les plus le bâtiment en lui même. L’arrivée au 2eme étage m’a coupé le souffle (et pas à cause du nombre de marches!)
På Krigsmuseet færst og tilbage vejen fik vi nåde at spise i sandwich baren tæt på.
Det har en god oplevelse vi nåde kun første salen skak s art ind igen ned min familie forlovet og søn. Det er helt vild i kunne lave det Det kinge fra rigtig krig af med tasker, miener, krigs vogne og bomber.
Stupenda
e da vedere uno dei più bei musei militari al mondo. Ci sono cannini regalati a Federico IV il sovrnao inamorato di uan monaca di clausura fiorentina nel 1700 da parte dei veneziani, pezzi di navi bandieri austraiche e s'imparamolto sulle due guerre danesi tedesce. Ottimo il personale i percorsi multimediali e anche molto ma veramente molto bella la prezenza di armi e armature italiane. Guardate anche all'ingresso il carro leopardi 1 che é satto impegnatio in uan batatglia corazzata in bosnia da vedere e da imparare il miglior museo del genere al mondo.
Overraskende spændende museum!
Vi havde en helt overraskende god oplevelse på Krigsmuseet. Vi manglede noget at lave en regnvejrsdag og slog et smut her forbi. Jeg var her med skolen for mange år siden, hvor jeg husker det som kedelige montre på montre. Museet har siden skiftet navn, fra Tøjhusmuseet til det noget mere retvisende Krigsmuseet. Bygningen er flot istandsat og gjort mere levende. Min søn meldte sig på børneaktiviteten som rekrut for en dag. Jeg ved ikke om det var i anledningen af efterårsferien, men det var i hvert fald et hit hos ham. Herefter fik vi en guidet rundvisning i børnehøjde, som vi voksne også fik noget ud af. Vi blev overalt mødt af meget engagerede medarbejdere, og vi kunne have brugt meget længere tid. Der er en stor museumsbutik til.
Spændende og meget gennemført museum
Virkelig mange kanoner. Meget gennemført og virkelighedstro udstilling om Danmarks krig i Afghanistan. (Viser livet som soldat før afrejse, i Afghanistan (en hel base er bygget), og ved hjemkomst). Skal absolut ses!
Passato e presente della guerra
Consiglio vivamente: è il museo della guerra in danimarca e dei danesi fino acinaue secoli fa. Davvero lo consiglio
Sehr interessant
Im EG stehen zunächst nur Kanonen. Die Beschreibungen sind dürftig. Dann kommt eine Sonderausstellung zum Thema Afghanistan. Sehr informativ und mit Sorgfalt gestaltet. Der erste Stock ist sehr gut illustriert und hat sehr gute Exponate. Klar geht es immer besser. Ich habe allerdings viel im 1 Stock über die Skandinavischen Kriege gelernt! .
Un musée superbe, notamment pour les maquettes de la Marine :)
Le musée de la Guerre est, certes, petit mais mérite vraiment le détour. En effet, vous aurez l'occasion de visiter une reconstitution du camp de base des Danois en Afghanistan. Une exposition immersive qui ne laisse pas tranquille avec une véritable portée pédagogique sur la réalité des théâtres. Ensuite, le rez-de-chaussée regroupe l'artillerie (un peu moins intéressant pour mais rigolo). Enfin, le 2ème étage regroupe l'histoire du Danemark ainsi que l'évolution de la marine et des équipements. Les maquettes sont superbes !!! Et on apprend plein plein de choses :) Voilà, à faire quand il fait beau ou moche !
Guns and Uniforms
Ik ben altijd geïnteresseerd in de geschiedenis van een ander land en dit museum geeft een andere manier om deze geschiedenis weer te geven. Op de begane grond staan kanonnen uit de eeuwen heen uitgestald. Wet staat er een beetje door elkaar heen doch alles is rondom te bekijken. Op de eerste verdieping, te bereiken met een wenteltrap, staan uniformen, handwapens en modellen klaar om de verschillende veldslagen en oorlogen uit de Deense geschiedenis te vertellen. Op platen wordt in het Deens en Engels in het kort het verhaal verteld. Er is een aparte expositieruimte aanwezig om de Deense bijdrage in Afghanistan ten toon te stellen. De eerste verdieping is op dit moment nog in de verbouwing dus het deed hier en daar nog wat rommelig aan. Ik weet echter zeker dat het in de toekomst de presentaties nog beter tot zijn recht komen.
Zeer degelijk uitgebouwd
Gelijkvloers, hoofdzakelijk kanonnen, kanonlopen, allerlei schietmateriaal. Dat leek dus zeer saai maar gelukkig was een gedeelte een eerbetoon aan de Deense soldaten in Afghanistan. Dit was zeer realistisch uitgebouwd en de moeite om te bezoeken. De 1ste verdieping ging over alle mogelijke oorlogen. Dit was wel echt de moeite. Heel veel maquettes van boten, maar ook een gedeelte waarin oorlogen, samen met allerlei gebeurtenissen in dezelfde periode, zeer gedetailleerd werden uitgelegd. Zoals zo vaak, als je echt alles wil doornemen ben je voor uren vertrokken (inbegrepen in Copenhagen Card).
Intressant om danska krig och deras flotta
Besökte museet med anledning av deras utställning om Danmarks deltagande i ISAF kriget i Afghanistan. Intressant och till del gripande att ta del av deras historia från Afghanistan. Danskarna var i en betydligt tuffare region än vi, utställningen gav en intressant inblick i deras upplevelser. I övrigt ger museet en bra beskrivning av Danmarks krig från ca 1500 fram till dags dato. Det ger sig självt att historieskildringen skiljer sig från vår egen och det är alltid intressant att ta del av hur Danmark uppfattade krigen mot oss från Kalmarunionens dagar till början av 1700-talet. Museet är relativt litet och det är i princip bara ens eget intresse för militärhistoria som avgör hur mycket tid man spenderar här.
visita storica
Una notevole raccolta di armi vecchie e nuove, eccellentemente conservate, nel museo anche "pezzi" di notevole valore artistico, ambiente "militare" molto silenzioso e ordinato, c'è anche una ricostruzione di ambienti in teatri internazionali (afghanistan) piuttosto meticolosa, il prezzo di entrata non economico, l'ambiente e pulito, wc compresi. Vale una visita
Im Rahmen der Copenhagen Card
Wir hatten die Copenhagen Card und da war dieses Museum mit dabei. Das Museum hat unten eine riesige Auswahl an Kanone und Artillerie aus mehreren Jahrhunderten. Es ist sehr beeindruckend zu sehen wie der Lauf sich im Jahre verändert hat. Des weiteren hat es unten eine Sonderausstellung zum Afghanistan Krieg gegeben wo man das gefühl hat mittendrin zu sein da alles sehr authentisch nachgebaut ist . Oben eine Ausstellung zur allgemeinen Geschichte des Heeres von Dänemark. Für Kinder jedoch oben eher uninteressant. Ob ich jedoch den Eintritt ohne die Karte bezahlt hätte bezweifle ich. Da es aber im Rahmen der Copenhagen Card inbegriffen ist fand ich es doch spannend.
Une collection complète, gigantesque, bien organisé, a voir absolument.
Après un petite entrée trop discrète, on rentre et découvre alors dans un sous-sol géant une collection énorme d’armes lourdes, canons et pièces artillerie, de l’époque des viking jusqu’au année 2010. Ils on même reproduit une scène d’une unité danoise pendant la guerre d’Afghanistan. Ensuite on crois que c’est fini, et la au premier étage encore plus : énorme surprise ! une immense collection super organisé chronologique sur armes légères et moyennes, uniformes, technique, appareillages etc de l’époque de la royauté, viking, 1 et 2 guerre mondiale et jusqu’à maintenant; aussi en parallèle l’évolution des bateaux sous marins frégate etc reproduit en maquette super réaliste. A voir absolument pour les amateurs ou curieux si on va a Copenhague. C’est même dommage qu’il qu’il n’y ai pas assez de pub pour ce superbe musée, bien plus fourni et 10 fois plus intéressant que celui de l’art danois par exemple ...
Mooie opzet, veel te zien
Dit was toch wel één van de mooiste plekken die ik bezocht heb. Men heeft een grote collectie, heeft alles goed gerangschikt en de expositie over de inzet van het Deense leger in Afghanistan is aanbevelenswaardig!
sehr interessant
interessantes Museum, Eintritt in Copenhagen card inklusive. Untern im Erdgeschoss sind Kanonen und Mörser und eine Militärbasis aus Afghanistan, in dem man ein minimales Gefühl für das Leben in so einem Lager erhalten kann. Oben sind die dänischen Kriege mit Sammelstücke verewigt.
Krigisk historia
Tøjhusmuseet är otroligt spännande om man är intresserad av militär historia. Fullt av kanoner, uniformer och annan militär utrustning.
Completa
Me precio un museo precioso par perderte un par de horas, con entrada gratuita ademas. Cuando fui coincidio que ademas habia una exposicion de material de El señor de los anillos. No se podia pedir mas jejej. Sensacional
Myyy treasureee
Estuve en el museo los días de la Exposición mundial de J.J.R. Tolkien, y fue espectacular, trajeron los grabados ,dibujos y mapas originales escritos de la mano del propio Tolkien. Sin mencionar las armas y el resto de objetos originales utilizados en las películas. El museo en general es bastante amplio y muy interesante si quieres conocer algo de la historia bélica de este país, que no es poca. Digno de ver.
top museum
Im Erdgeschoss kann man eine riesige Sammlung von Kanonen, Mörsern und Geschützen begutachten. Ebenfalls im ersten Stock befindet sich ein Weg, der einem durch die Geschichte der Dänen in Afganistan führt. Im Obergeschoss faszinierte mich, al grosser Herr der Ringe Fan, vor allem die Tolkien-Ausstellung. Aber auch die Ausstellung der Dänischen Kriege ist ein Blick wert. Die angenehmen Temperaturen im Sommer und der freie Eintritt machen das Museum zu einem Mussm.
Del av Nationalmuseet. Fri entre. Militärhistoria.
Detta är en del av Nationalmuseet, men ligger en bit bort. Vi ville dit för att se en utställning om 9 april 1940-Då tyskarna kom. Vi hade missat att utställningen inte var på själva Nationalmuseet men vi hann till Töjhuset innan de stängde. Museet är litet och lättillgängligt och klaras av på kort tid om man inte är superintresserad av militärhistoria.
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