Christiansborg Palace

Denmark's power base
Talk of the town: It had to happen: a company has started a walking tour of locations used in 'The Killing', including Christianborg Palace. Google 'Peter and Ping' for details.

The spot occupied by Christiansborg Palace has been the centre of power in Denmark since the country's earliest days. It was here that Absalon's Castle was founded in 1167 and for centuries it was home to the Royal Family.
After Christianborg was destroyed by fire in 1794 the Royals relocated to Amalienborg Palace, and the Danish Parliament rebuilt the palace and moved in. They've been resident ever since, even if the building itself has changed; following yet another fire, the current Baroque-style palace was established in 1928.

Visitors can take guided tours around the palace, including access to the Royal Reception Rooms where the current-day royals still carry out official duties and which contain some nice tapestries. For our money, though, the most interesting part of the palace is the 12th century ruins of Absalon's Castle underneath the castle square.