Hold your Christmas party at Norrlyst in the Tower overlooking Christiansborg Ridebane
Norrlyst i Tårnet, located in Christiansborg Castle in Copenhagen, offers a fantastic setting for your next Christmas party.
Overlooking Christiansborg Ridebane from one of the capital’s most iconic buildings, the restaurant combines a classic, elegant atmosphere with modern gastronomy. Here you can experience Danish dishes made with the season’s best ingredients, prepared with respect for tradition, but with a contemporary twist.
The food is inspired by Nordic cuisine and focuses on ecology and sustainability, making it an obvious choice for a Christmas lunch where you want the best possible ingredients. Norrlyst i Tårnet is especially known for its unique selection of open sandwiches for lunch and a taste-packed evening menu that matches the aesthetic architecture and beautiful views of the surroundings.
Premises
The entire restaurant
Capacities
max. capacity: 95
Christmas Packages
*Prices are valid for 9 to 95 guests.
For groups over 60 guests, the entire restaurant must be rented.
The Christmas packages are available from November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
Deluxe Christmas Menu
Snacks
Duck terrine, mustard, lingonberries
Sour cream chips, green strawberries, tarragon
Gougères, cheese cream, truffle
Appetizer
Scallops, tomato consommé, buckwheat
Main Course
: Duck breast, salted blackberries, pepper sauce
Upgrade to beef tenderloin, cherry sauce, and potatoes +150
Cheese Platter “
“—3 cheeses with sweet and crispy accompaniments
Dessert
: Ris à la mande à la Tårnet
Petit fours
Price: 845 kr.
Christmas Menu 1
Appetizer
Scallops, tomato consommé, buckwheat
Main Course
: Duck breast, salted blackberries, pepper sauce.
Upgrade to beef tenderloin, cherry sauce, and potatoes for an additional 150 kr.
Dessert
: Risalamande à la Tårnet
Welcome bubbles
3-glass wine menu
French press or tea
Water (still or sparkling) as desired
Price: 795 kr.
Add 3 snacks for an additional 100 kr.
Add petit fours for an additional 35 kr.
Drink packages
Exclusive wine package: 745 kr.
Burgundy White and Red, served ad libitum
Add a glass of sparkling wine: +100 kr.
Add a glass of port wine: +100 kr.
Add 1 house after-dinner cocktail +120 kr.
You have the table for 2 hours and 15 minutes.
House Wine Package 595 kr.
Ad libitum: The House’s White and Red
Add a glass of sparkling wine: +100 kr.
Add a glass of port wine: +100 kr.
Add 1 house after-dinner cocktail +120 kr.
You have the table for 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Are you a group of less than 9 people?
Then you can easily book a table for your Christmas party here.
FAQ
If you want to reserve the entire Norrlyst in the Tower for your Christmas party, you can contact our booking department for more information at [email protected]
Find Norrlyst in Tårnet’s terms and conditions here
Norrlyst i Tårnet has an elevator all the way up to the restaurant, contact the security staff at the entrance to the restaurant for assistance. The restaurant also has wheelchair accessible toilets.
At Norrlyst in the Tower, you are considered a party when you are more than eight guests. For parties, we ask for a pre-order of menu and drinks as well as information about any allergies and dietary preferences to ensure that the evening goes according to plan. The same menu must be chosen by the entire party, subject to allergies and dietary preferences.
For lunch we serve Chef’s Choice (open sandwiches) for parties.
A lunch reservation has a duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes.
An evening reservation has a duration of 3 hours.
We ask for a small deposit of DKK 100 per person. This is because we hire staff and order ingredients for your visit. The deposit will be deducted from the bill on the evening.
We look forward to giving you a taste experience in historic surroundings at Norrlyst in the Tower!
Pssst! We recommend that parties arrive well in advance, as all guests must pass through security and take an elevator up to the Tower.
For party reservations, we ask the entire party to choose our set lunch or dinner menu to ensure the best possible experience for you all. Of course, we always take allergens and special dietary requirements into account.
We would like to have your final menu selection no later than 7 days before your visit. For reservations with shorter notice, we ask for the information as soon as possible.
Pre-ordering also applies if a vegetarian menu or main course upgrade is required.
If you need help, don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]
A Christmas party out of the ordinary
Imagine celebrating this year’s Christmas lunch in the heart of Copenhagen, where historical settings and modern gastronomy merge. The Christiansborg Tower offers a unique experience where you and your guests can enjoy the view of the city center while indulging in classic and innovative Christmas dishes.
Culinary experiences in a class of their own
The Christmas lunch menu at Tårnet is composed of the season’s best ingredients and offers everything from traditional herring and warm meatballs to innovative interpretations of Christmas classics. The kitchen focuses on quality, ecology and sustainability, so you can expect a taste experience that both surprises and delights.
Atmospheric surroundings
The tower exudes history and atmosphere. The beautiful rooms are decorated for Christmas and the warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere that invites to socializing and good conversation. Whether you’re planning an intimate Christmas party for a small department or a larger event for the whole company, the Tower can be adapted to your needs.
Views that take your breath away
From the panoramic windows of the Tower you get a view of Christiansborg Ridebane, a quiet look at the historic surroundings where the past still leaves its mark on the present. It’s the perfect setting to create memories that last long after the Christmas party is over.
Easy access and central location
Christiansborg Palace is centrally located in Copenhagen with easy access to public transportation and ample parking nearby. This makes it easy for all guests to get to and from the Christmas party – no matter where in the city they come from.
Book your Christmas party in the Tower
Do you want to ensure an unforgettable Christmas party in the Tower at Christiansborg? Contact us today to learn more about the options, menu and available dates. Let’s create the best Christmas party of the year with a view of all of Copenhagen!