Historic churches in Frederiksberg

Explore the architectural evolution of Copenhagen's western districts through these twelve historic churches. The collection spans from the 18th-century Frederiksberg Church, the area's oldest building, to the grand 19th-century St. Matthew’s and the unique Jesus Church with its Italianate campanile. Highlights include the royal chapel within Frederiksberg Palace and specialized landmarks like the Church of the Deaf. These sites showcase diverse styles ranging from Baroque and Gothic Revival to early 20th-century brick expressionism across Frederiksberg and Vesterbro.

Historic Churches — Map

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Frederiksberg Church

Frederiksberg Church is the oldest church building in the Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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B

Jesus Church, Copenhagen

The Jesus Church is a church situated just off Valby Langgade in the Valby district of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Gunnarbach / Public domain

C

Enghave Kirke

Red-brick parish church completed in 1924, designed by architect Harald Lønborg-Jensen. It serves the Vesterbro district and features a traditional Danish interior.

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Elijah's Church

Elijah's Church is a Church of Denmark parish church located on Vesterbros Torv in the heart of the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen,…

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St. Matthew's Church, Copenhagen

St. Mathew's Church is the oldest and largest church in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Frederiksberg Slotskirke

Baroque chapel located in the east wing of Frederiksberg Palace. Completed in 1710, it features an ornate interior and serves the Royal Danish Military Academy.

Ib Rasmussen / Public domain

G

Emmauskirken

Gothic Revival institutional church built in 1901 by the Diakonissestiftelsen foundation. Designed by architect Theobald Stein, it features characteristic pointed arches and red-brick masonry.

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Christ Church, Copenhagen

Christ Church is a Church of Denmark parish church situated on Enghave Plads in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Saint Mark's Church

St. Mark's Church is a church at the end of Julius Thomsens Plads in the Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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Church of the Deaf

The Church of the Deaf or Deaf People's Church is a church in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Falkonergårdsvej in the Frederiksberg Municipality.

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Apostle Church

The Apostle Church is a church building of the Church of Denmark in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen.

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St. Luke's Church, Copenhagen

St. Luke's Church is a Church of Denmark church located in the Frederiksberg district of Copenhagen, Denmark.

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