Christianshavn
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Church of Our Saviour
Our Saviour’s is one of Denmark’s most famous churches, and since the serpentine spire was inaugurated in 1752, climbing all 400 steps to the top has been very popular. Every year, more than 200.000 people climb the stairway to the top where you have one of the best views over Copenhagen Where: Skt. Annæ Gade 29 What to see next:
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Thomas Dambos trolls
Thomas Dambo is an artist based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Dambo is known worldwide for transforming waste into playful works of art. He uses materials that others throw away to create his famous troll sculptures, which can be found all over the world. Around Copenhagen you can find a few of Thomas Dombos famous trolls. At Christiania you can meet Green George and in Nordhavn you meet Kaptajn Kalle. Also Suttetrolden Sanka is located in Remiseparken, a neighborhood at Amager about a 20-minute bike ride from the center of the city. Not so far from Copenhagen you can find trolls at Dragør, Roskilde, Ishøj, Vallensbæk, Rødovre, Albertslund, Hvidovre and Høje-Taastrup. What to see next:
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The Circle Bridge
A bicycle and pedestrian bridge spanning the southern mouth of Christianshavn Canal in the Christianshavn area of central Copenhagen. The bridge consists of five round decks with masts of different heights. The masts are held up by 118 metal cables, giving the bridge a resemblance to a series of sailing yachts. It opened on 22 August 2015. Where:At Christianshavn What to see next:
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Nordatlantens Brygge
The North Atlantic House is a cultural center in which you can encounter North Atlantic art and culture. The House have two large exhibition rooms in which you can get a taste of North Atlantic contemporary culture. Experience everything from performances, dance, music, films and lectures to a mixture of exhibitions, events and debating evenings. Where:Strandgade 91, Christianshavn More information:Nordatlantisk kunst og kultur i København | Møde- og selskabslokaler
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Monument of Greenland at Christianshavn Torv
A monument from 1938 made by Svend Rathsack. It consists of three statues. The highest statue in the center shows a Greenlandic catcher in front of his kayak. To the left, there are two Greenlandic women flensing a seal and cleaning fish. The third statue shows two women in their national costume, while fishing. The monument represents Christianshavn’s connection to Greenland. Where: At Christians Torv. What to see next:
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Water culture centre on Paper Island
In 2026, the construction of a unique public water culture centre is expected to be completed. The water culture centre is situated on Papirøen – the Paper Island – in Copenhagen’s inner harbour near Holmen and Christianshavn. The main attraction will be an outdoor pool located between the building’s roof surfaces. The building will also be connected to a harbour pool in the northeast corner of the island, and it will house a wellness centre and community facilities. Where:At Paper Island near Christianshavn. What to see next:
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Reffen: Street food market and cultural hotspot
Reffen is a street food market and cultural hotspot on Refshaleøen in Copenhagen—a vibrant urban oasis for everyone, where something is always happening and the music rarely stops. The market came to life in 2018 on a former industrial site by the harbour, surrounded by old workshops and warehouses. Today, Reffen is the largest street food market in Northern Europe and a a go-to destination for culture, concerts, and seasonal events. Spanning 12,000 m² along the waterfront, Reffen offers street food from around the world with views of Copenhagen’s harbour. With around 35 food stalls, 10 bars, four creative workshops, and an on-site brewery, the market blends global flavours with innovative…
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Copenhagen Opera House
The national opera house of Denmark. It The Opera is located in central Copenhagen at the shore of the Inner Harbour, and just opposite the main palace Amalienborg, The Copenhagen Opera House is a donation from the A.P. Møller and Chastine McKinney Møller Foundation to the Danish people. The Copenhagen Opera House is designed by Danish architect Henning Larsen. The main stage of the opera seats an audience of 1400. Where: Ekvipagemestervej 1 What to see next:
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Copenhill
Copenhill is Copenhagens artificial mountaintop, with skiing and climbing facilities. It is a combined heat and power waste-to-energy plant. The plant opened on 30 March 2017. Sports facility designed by Bjarke Ingels Group. Where: Vindmøllevej 6, 2300 Copenhagen S What to see next:
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Christiania (Freetown Copenhagen)
What was once a military base has now become a bohemian haven on the outskirts of Copenhagen. Freetown Christiania (Fristaden Christiania), also known as Christiania or simply Staden is a community in the Christianshavn neighbourhood.The area of Christiania consists of the former military barracks It all began in 1971 when a group of squatters and free-spirited individuals broke into the abandoned Bådsmandsstræde military barracks in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen. Christiania have about 1,000 residents. It is known for the Christianites’ alternative lifestyle, creative culture, colorful houses and more. Where: At Christianshavn What to see next:
