Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #10 in Copenhagen, Denmark

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Number of sights 9 sights
Distance 5.4 km
Ascend 94 m
Descend 95 m

Experience Copenhagen in Denmark in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in CopenhagenIndividual Sights in Copenhagen

Sight 1: Christianshavns Enveloppe

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Christianshavns Enveloppe is a former system of outworks located in front of Christianshavns Vold and Stadsgraven, on Amager. in Copenhagen, Denmark. Its well-preserved, northern half is now part of Freetown Christiania and known as Dyssen. Its southern portion was removed in the first half of the 20th century and has now been replaced by a public park, Enveloppeparken.

Wikipedia: Christianshavns Enveloppe (EN)

171 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Freetown Christiania

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Freetown Christiania

Freetown Christiania, also known as Christiania or simply Staden, is an intentional community and commune in the Christianshavn neighbourhood of the Danish capital city of Copenhagen. It began in 1971 as a squatted military base. Its Pusher Street is famous for its open trade of cannabis, which is illegal in Denmark.

Wikipedia: Freetown Christiania (EN), Website

877 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 3: Orlogsmuseet

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OrlogsmuseetBlake Handley from Victoria, Canada / CC BY 2.0

The Royal Danish Naval Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the Royal Danish Navy. The displays include a collection of naval models which dates back to late 17th century. The museum is based in Søkvæsthuset, a former naval hospice which overlooks Christianshavn Canal.

Wikipedia: Royal Danish Naval Museum (EN)

343 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen

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The Church of Our Saviour is a baroque church in Copenhagen, Denmark, most famous for the external spiral winding staircase that can be climbed to the top, offering extensive views over central Copenhagen. It is also noted for its carillon, which plays melodies every hour from 8 am to midnight.

Wikipedia: Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen (EN), Website

220 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 5: Lille Mølle

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Lille Mølle Niels Elgaard Larsen - User: (WT-shared) Elgaard at wts wikivoyage / CC BY-SA 4.0

Lille Mølle is a historic house museum in the Christianshavn neighbourhood of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was the last windmill on the old ramparts of Christianshavn. It is a Dutch smock mill erected in 1783 on one of the bastions, replacing a post mill built in 1669. It was turned into a private home in 1916.

Wikipedia: Lille Mølle, Christianshavn (EN), Website

625 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 6: Kong Haakons Kirke

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King Haakon's Church is located at Stadsgraven in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Norwegian Church Abroad runs the church.

Wikipedia: Kong Haakons Kirke (DA), Website

865 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 7: Faste Batteri

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Faste Batteri

Fixed Battery was a military installation at Islands Brygge in the northern part of Amager. The installation was built in 1765-1770, as a training ground for the defense. The construction was not part of Copenhagen's fortifications. At the time of construction, the plant was located on the coast.

Wikipedia: Faste Batteri (DA)

998 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 8: Havneparken

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Havneparken is a public park located directly on the waterfront in the district of Islands Brygge in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is one of the most lively and popular places along the Copenhagen harbourfront. Located in a former dockland area, the park has retained a number of features from the area's industrial past, including disused railway tracks and an abandoned railway car used as an exhibition space, while am old ship hull turned upside-down serves as an idiosyncratic bandstand and pavilion. The park is also the location of the Islands Brygge Cultural Centre and the Islands Brygge Harbour Bath.

Wikipedia: Havneparken (EN)

1290 meters / 15 minutes

Sight 9: Kalvebod Bølge

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Kalvebod Bølge is a waterfront promenade at Kalvebod Brygge between Langebro and Bernstorffsgade in Copenhagen. The construction cost amounted to DKK 49 million.

Wikipedia: Kalvebod Bølge (DA)

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