Historic Sites of Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s historical landscape spans from medieval ruins to 18th-century rococo palaces. This collection features the seat of the Danish Parliament at Christiansborg, the Renaissance-era Rosenborg Castle housing the crown jewels, and the royal residence at Amalienborg. Beyond palaces, the list includes the city’s oldest public squares, the Gefion Fountain’s Norse mythological carvings, and poignant sites like the Ryvangen Memorial Park and the Assistens Cemetery tomb of Hans Christian Andersen.
A Christiansborg Palace
Historic palace and government building housing the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court, and Prime Minister's Office, noted for its baroque and neo-baroque architecture.
B Amalienborg Palace
Royal residence and museum known for its rococo architecture and historical significance. Features the winter home of the Danish royal family and the changing of the guard ceremony.
C Rosenborg Castle
Historic Renaissance-style castle and royal residence housing Danish crown jewels and royal collections. Known for its architecture, gardens, and cultural heritage.
D Ruins under Christiansborg
Visit the ruins of a castle that stood on the ground of today’s Christiansborg Palace 800 years ago.
E The Little Mermaid
Famous bronze sculpture inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, symbolizing Danish literary heritage and maritime history.
F King's New Square
Historic square established in 1670, known for its notable architecture, statues, and cultural significance.
G City Hall Square
Central public square known for its historical significance, monuments, and accessibility. It serves as a hub for events and gatherings in the city center.
H Church of Our Lady
The Church of Our Lady is the Lutheran cathedral of Copenhagen. It is situated on the Frue Plads public square in central Copenhagen, next…
I Gefion Fountain
Large monumental fountain and wishing well depicting a Norse goddess and her sons transformed into oxen. It illustrates the mythical creation of the island of Zealand through the act of plowing land from Sweden.
J Charlottenborg Palace
Historic baroque palace housing an art academy and contemporary art exhibition hall.
K Frederiksberg Palace
Frederiksberg Palace is a Baroque residence, located in Frederiksberg, Denmark, adjacent to the Copenhagen Zoo.
L Church of the Holy Ghost
One of the oldest churches in Copenhagen, founded at the beginning of the 15th century and located on the pedestrian street Strøget.
M Amagertorv
One of the well-known squares of Copenhagen, located in the Strøget pedestrian zone.
N Danish Jewish Museum
The Danish Jewish Museum, in Copenhagen, Denmark, sits inside the Danish Royal Library’s old Galley House and exhibits Danish Jewish…
O Old Market
The oldest square in Copenhagen used to be a very busy place with political gatherings and a meat market where farmers from nearby villages…
P Elephant Gate
Standing on the backs of four stone elephants, this gate was built as an entrance to the Ny Carlsberg Brewhouse.
Q Kastelsmøllen
Historic Dutch smock windmill from 1847 previously used for grain milling, still functional and occasionally open.
R Ryvangen Memorial Park
Ryvangen Memorial Park is a memorial park in Ryvangen officially inaugurated on 5 May 1950 to commemorate fallen members of the Danish…
S Hans Christian Andersen
The final resting place of the Danish fairytale author, located within the historic Assistens Cemetery in Nørrebro. Established in 1760, the cemetery serves as both a burial ground and a public park, housing the graves of other notable Danes like Søren Kierkegaard.
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