Copenhagen: Murder Mystery Hunt at Christiansborg Palace

A severed hand in a torch-lit tent: solve the 1914 murder at Christiansborg

You pick up a mystery envelope and spend roughly two hours solving riddles and finding clues scattered around Christiansborg Palace and Castle Islet. The story is set in 1914 — you're investigating a missing person, and the discovery of a severed hand in a torch-lit tent sets the investigation in motion. You move at your own pace, work through the puzzle together with your group, and uncover the culprit by connecting clues to the real spaces around the palace. No guide, no fixed time to start, just the mystery and the grounds.

Step-by-step itinerary

Solve murder mystery at Christiansborg Palace

• Purchase mystery tour online
• Collect tour materials at pick-up
• Begin self-guided mystery hunt
• Explore Christiansborg Palace surroundings
• Investigate clues near Castle Islet
• Solve riddles to find culprit

The Experience

What if you showed up at Christiansborg Palace and found yourself investigating a crime that happened a century ago? That's the setup here. You buy the mystery kit online, pick it up at the location, and then you're on your own schedule — no guide, no group, just you and whoever you bring along working through riddles connected to the palace grounds and Castle Islet. The whole thing takes about two hours of walking and thinking, and the story pulls you through the real spaces around the palace in a way that makes you notice things you'd probably walk past otherwise.

The premise is straightforward enough: it's 1914, you're a criminal investigator in Copenhagen, and a strange letter arrives. Someone important has vanished. When you reach a tent at Christiansborg Palace, you see it — a severed hand, lit by torches. The horror of that image is the hook. From there, the riddles and clues are woven into the actual landscape, so solving the mystery means moving through the palace grounds and the island itself, piecing together who the hand belongs to and what really happened. It's not a passive walk; you're actively hunting for answers the whole time.

The murder mystery tour works for families, friends, or colleagues — anyone who wants to do something together that isn't just sightseeing. Kids can come along (strollers are fine too), and the physical demand is manageable: you're standing and walking for roughly two hours, nothing steep or exhausting. The whole area is wheelchair accessible, and public transport gets you there easily. You control the pace, so if someone wants to linger on a clue or take a break, you just do it. No schedule pressure, no guide waiting for the group to catch up.

The envelope you collect has everything inside — the mystery narrative, the riddles, the clues. You don't need to download anything or bring your phone (though you can if you want). Just show up, grab the kit, and start whenever you're ready. The palace and the island are the stage, and the mystery is the reason to look at them differently.

What’s included

• An envelope containing the complete mystery adventure with riddles, clues, and the 1914 crime narrative.
• self-guided access to the grounds around Christiansborg Palace and Castle Islet.
• the freedom to start at any time that suits your group.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Solve A Mystery

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants an interactive activity that doesn't rely on a guide or a fixed schedule — you solve the mystery together at your own pace, which means families with young children, groups of friends, or colleagues can all do it without waiting for others or rushing through.

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Top questions

Can I start the mystery whenever I want, or is there a set time?

You buy online and collect the envelope at the pickup location, then start whenever suits you. There's no fixed departure time.

How long does the murder mystery tour take?

Approximately two hours of walking and standing while solving riddles and finding clues.

Is the mystery tour suitable for children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the activity is designed for families and groups of all ages.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll spend about two hours standing and walking at your own pace around the palace grounds.

Is the area wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces around Christiansborg Palace and Castle Islet are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

What's included in the mystery envelope?

Everything you need to solve the mystery — the story, riddles, and clues. You don't need to bring anything else or download an app.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Where do I pick up the mystery kit?

You collect it at the designated pickup location near Christiansborg Palace after purchasing online.