Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen

Name: Kunsthallen Nikolaj
Address: Nikolaj Plads 10, Copenhagen, 1067, Denmark
Telephone: +45 33 18 17 80

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Facts and practical information

The Nikolaj Contemporary Art Center is an arts centre in Copenhagen which occupies the former St. Nicholas Church, one of the city's most conspicuous landmarks. It is situated on Højbro Plads a few steps away from Amagertorv and Strøget. The church building is noted for its fanciful Neo-Baroque 90 m long spire. The tower offers some of the best views of the city centre. ()

Local name: Nikolaj Kunsthal Coordinates: 55°40'43"N, 12°34'54"E

Address

Nikolaj Plads 10Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen 1067 Denmark

Contact

+45 33 18 17 80

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Day trips

Kunsthallen Nikolaj – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Købmagergade, Jazzhus Montmartre, Karel van Mander House.

~1280 ftW
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Strøget, nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, stands as one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets and a quintessential shopping district. Stretching approximately 1.1 kilometers, this bustling thoroughfare is a vibrant mosaic of high-street shops, exclusive...
~650 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Købmagergade is a bustling shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of retail experiences. This pedestrian street, steeped in history, is not just a paradise for avid shoppers but also a cultural...
~1220 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Jazzhus Montmartre, tucked away in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a renowned jazz club that has been the cornerstone of the city's vibrant jazz scene since its inception in 1959. This intimate venue, often referred to as the "Copenhagen's Village Vanguard," has...
~470 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Karel van Mander House, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Nestled within the historic streets of Copenhagen, the Karel van Mander House stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This historic building, located in the bustling district of the Danish capital, is named after the Dutch painter and writer Karel...
~1300 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Strædet is the colloquial name of a popular shopping and café street in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark, linking Højbro Plads on Strøget at its eastern end with Regnbuepladsen next to City Hall to the west. The official street names are Læderstræde, Kompagnistræde and Farvergade.
~510 ftS
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Ved Stranden 8 is a Neoclassical property located at the corner of Ved Stranden and Boldhusgade, opposite Christiansborg Palace, in central Copenhagen, Denmark. The building was listed on the Danish registry of protected buildings and places in 1932.
~420 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Absalon, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The equestrian statue of Absalon on Højbro Plads in Copenhagen was unveiled in 1902 to mark the 700 years' anniversary of the death of Bishop Absalon, the city's legendary founder.
~910 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Kunstforeningen, now officially called Gammel Strand after its address, is an exhibition space and non-profit membership organization located at Gammel Strand in Copenhagen, Denmark.
~390 ftSW
Square
Højbro Plads, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Højbro Plads is a rectangular public square located between the adjoining Amagertorv and Slotsholmen Canal in the City Centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. It takes its name from the Højbro Bridge which connects it to the Slotsholmen island on the other side of the canal while Gammel Strand extends along the near side of the canal.
~410 ftW
Memorial, Fountain
Stork Fountain, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Stork Fountain is located on Amagertorv in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It was a present to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Louise in connection with their silver wedding anniversary in 1894. It depicts three storks about to set off.
~220 ftNW
Square
Nikolaj Plads, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Nikolaj Plads is a public square located at the foot of the former St Nicolas' Church, just off Strøget, in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark. Most of the buildings that line the square date from the rebuilding of the surrounding neighbourhood in the years after the Copenhagen Fire of 1795.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kunsthallen Nikolaj?

Nearby attractions include Lille Kirkestræde 1, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Nikolaj Plads 23, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Nikolaj Plads, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Fortunstræde 1, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Kunsthallen Nikolaj by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kunsthallen Nikolaj:

Bus

Gammel Strand St., Christiansborg • Lines: 23, 2A (4 min walk)
Holmens Kirke • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (4 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (10 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (12 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (13 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (20 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (13 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (20 min walk)