Vesterbro, Copenhagen

Name: Vesterbro
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#739 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Facts and practical information

Vesterbro is one of the 15 administrative, statistical, and city tax districts comprising the municipality of Copenhagen, Denmark. It covers an area of 3.76 km², and has a population of 51,466 and a population density of 13,688 per km². ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°40'6"N, 12°33'33"E

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Vesterbro - Kongens Enghave (Flæsketorvets)Copenhagen Denmark

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Day trips

Vesterbro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: DGI-byen, Museum of Copenhagen, Kødbyen, Bicycle Snake.

~1210 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport, Convention center
DGI-byen, Copenhagen
6 min walk • In the vibrant city of Copenhagen, Denmark, lies a multifaceted sports and leisure complex known as DGI-byen. This dynamic venue, situated near the central train station, offers a plethora of activities and facilities catering to sports enthusiasts, families,...
~1830 ftNW
12th-century to modern day local history
Museum of Copenhagen, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The Museum of Copenhagen is the official museum of Copenhagen, Denmark, documenting the city's history from the 12th century to the present.
~200 ftSE
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Kødbyen, Copenhagen
1 min walk • Kødbyen is a district of Vesterbro in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is situated between the railway lines going into Copenhagen Central Station and Sønder Boulevard.
0.4 miSE
Bridge
Bicycle Snake, Copenhagen
11 min walk • Cykelslangen is a bridge for bicyclists in Copenhagen. It is 220-metre long, crossing Gasværkshavnen from Kalvebod Brygge in the west to Havneholmen to the east. The bridge was designed by Dissing+Weitling and opened to the public on 28 June 2014. The project cost 32 million Danish krone.
~1940 ftNW
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Concerts and shows
Det Ny Teater, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Det Ny Teater is an established theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark, first opened in 1908. It is based in a building which spans a passage between Vesterbrogade and Gammel Kongevej in Copenhagen's theatre district on the border between Vesterbro and Frederiksberg.
~1820 ftNE
Street
Tietgensgade, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Tietgensgade is a street in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from H. C. Andersens Boulevard in the northeast to Kvlgtorvgade at the Meat-Packing District in the southwest, linking Stormgade in the city centre with Halmtorvet and Sønder Boulevard in Vesterbro.
~1830 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of Jesus' Heart, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The Church of Jesus' Heart is a Roman Catholic church in the Vesterbro/Kongens Enghave area of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built in 1895 and is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
~930 ftNW
Street
Istedgade, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Istedgade is a 1-kilometer straight street in the district of Vesterbro in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. It starts at Copenhagen Central Station and runs parallel to Vesterbrogade to Enghave Plads and Enghaveparken.
~650 ftN
Square
Halmtorvet, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Halmtorvet is a public square in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located next to Copenhagen Central Station in front of the Meat District.
~1520 ftNW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Romanesque revival architecture
Eliaskirken, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Elijah's Church is a Church of Denmark parish church located on Vesterbros Torv in the heart of the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark.
~610 ftNE
Museum, Art gallery
Warehouse 9, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Warehouse9 is a performance art venue, art gallery and a social space for the queer community. The venue was established in 2007 by Jørgen Callesen and Christian van Schijndel in a historical stable building located in the former meatpacking district of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vesterbro?

Nearby attractions include Kødbyen, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Fotografisk Center, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Warehouse 9, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Halmtorvet, Copenhagen (4 min walk).

How to get to Vesterbro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vesterbro:

Bus

Gasværksvej • Lines: 23 (5 min walk)
Hovedbanegården DGI byen • Lines: 032, 073, 173, 602, 613, 620, 621, 625, 627, 628, 633, 820, N05, N110, N132, N1376, N232, N32, N602, N613, N73, N844 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Dybbølsbro • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (6 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (9 min walk)

Metro

Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: M3, M4 (8 min walk)
Enghave Plads • Lines: M3 (13 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (10 min walk)
Havneholmen (13 min walk)

Ferry

Bryggebroen • Lines: 991, 992 (15 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (23 min walk)