Ved Stranden, Copenhagen

Name: Ved Stranden
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#689 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Ved Stranden is a canal side public space and street which runs along a short section of the Zealand side of Slotsholmen Canal in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It begins at Holmens Kanal, opposite the Church of Holmen, and runs west along the canal for one and a half blocks before widening into a small, triangular space adjacent to Højbro Bridge and Højbro Plads. The name of the street refers to Gammel Strand, 'Old Beach', which it formed part of until 1961. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°40'39"N, 12°34'52"E

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Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen Denmark

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Ved Stranden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Købmagergade, Karel van Mander House, Strædet, Ved Stranden 10.

~970 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
5 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...
~900 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Karel van Mander House, Copenhagen
5 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...
~1110 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
6 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.
~90 ftSE
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
1 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.
~330 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Absalon, Copenhagen
2 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.
~480 ftN
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
3 min walk • 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.
~290 ftS
Monuments and statues
Frederik VII, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The equestrian statue of Frederick VII in front of Christiansborg on Slotsholmen in Copenhagen, Denmark, was modelled by Herman Wilhelm Bissen and completed posthumously by his son Vilhelm Bissen in 1873. It was created to commemorate King Frederick's central role in Denmark's transition from absolute to constitutional monarchy.
~1120 ftS
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
6 min walk • The Danish Jewish Museum, in Copenhagen, Denmark, sits inside the Danish Royal Library’s old Galley House and exhibits Danish Jewish historical artifacts and art.
~720 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
4 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.
~400 ftNW
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.
~330 ftS
Square
Christiansborg Slotsplads, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Christiansborg Slotsplads is a public square on the island of Slotsholmen in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located in front of Christiansborg Palace.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ved Stranden?

Nearby attractions include Gustmeyer House, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Sundorph House, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Boldhusgade, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Agnete and the Merman, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Ved Stranden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ved Stranden:

Bus

Gammel Strand St., Christiansborg • Lines: 23, 2A (2 min walk)
Holmens Kirke • Lines: 23 (3 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (3 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (9 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (10 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (15 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (18 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (15 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (19 min walk)