Copenhagen Essentials: The Old Town in an Hour

The stops, in walking order

1. 1

   

   Stop 1: Gråbrødretorv

   ~3 min here

   Gråbrødretorv is a public square in Copenhagen, tucked just off the pedestrian route of Strøget.

2. 2

   

   Stop 2: Storkespringvandet

   ~3 min here

   Storkespringvandet is the Stork Fountain, a stone waterwork on Amagertorv in Copenhagen.

3. 3

   

   Stop 3: Rundetårn

   ~3 min here

   Rundetårn is a historic tower built as an astronomical observatory, and its unusual access route is the feature that makes it unforgettable.

4. 4

   

   Stop 4: Vor Frue Kirke

   ~15 min here

   Vor Frue Kirke is Copenhagen’s Lutheran cathedral, and the church before you stands beside the historic main building of the University of Copenhagen on Frue Plads.

5. 5

   

   Stop 5: Københavns Rådhus

   ~3 min here

   Københavns Rådhus is Copenhagen’s working city hall, housing the municipal council headquarters and the Lord Mayor’s office.

More walks in Copenhagen

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• HistorySlotsholmen: Palace, Parliament and Power6 stops · ~2 hr 50 min · 1.9 kmSee the walk
• Weird & UnusualChristianshavn and the Harbour's Wild Side4 stops · ~1 hr 10 min · 3.5 kmSee the walk
• Gardens & ViewsRoyal Gardens, Glasshouses and the National Gallery5 stops · ~1 hr 50 min · 3.1 kmSee the walk
• Local LifeVesterbro: Tivoli, the Meatpacking District and Carlsberg6 stops · ~2 hr 15 min · 4.8 kmSee the walk
• Food & DrinkMarkets, Squares and Canal Life4 stops · ~1 hr 35 min · 2.2 kmSee the walk
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