Vestergade, Copenhagen

Name: Vestergade
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#937 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Vestergade is a street in central Copenhagen, Denmark, linking Gammeltorv in the northeast with the City Hall Square in the southwest. The street defines the southern boundary of Copenhagen's Latin Quarter. Most of the buildings in the street date from the years after the Copenhagen Fire of 1795. ()

Alternative names: Length: 771 ftCoordinates: 55°40'38"N, 12°34'11"E

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Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen Denmark

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

Nearby attractions include: Tivoli, Strøget, Glass Hall, Pantomimeteatret.

~1370 ftS
19th-century amusement park with rides
Tivoli, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Tivoli Gardens, located in the vibrant city of Copenhagen, Denmark, stands as a timeless amusement park that enchants visitors with its unique blend of tradition and excitement. Established in 1843, Tivoli is the second-oldest operating amusement park in the world...
~1310 ftNE
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...
~1230 ftS
Theater
Glass Hall, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Glass Hall, nestled in the vibrant city of Copenhagen, Denmark, is an emblematic performing arts theater that has become a cornerstone for the city's cultural life. This modern venue, with its sleek architectural design and state-of-the-art facilities, has been a hub...
~1200 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Vilhelm Dahlerup
Pantomimeteatret, Copenhagen
6 min walk • The Pantomime Theatre is an open-air theatre located in the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. As indicated by the name, it is primarily used for pantomime theatre in the classical Italian commedia dell'arte tradition which is performed daily.
~1270 ftE
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.
~680 ftS
Square used for concerts and celebrations
City Hall Square, Copenhagen
4 min walk • City Hall Square is a public square in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark, located in front of the Copenhagen City Hall. Its large size, central location, and affiliation with the city hall make it a popular venue for a variety of events, celebrations and demonstrations.
~620 ftS
Memorial, Neighbourhood
Dragon Fountain, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Dragon Fountain is a fountain located in the City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was designed by Joakim Skovgaard in collaboration with Thorvald Bindesbøll and features a bull in combat with a dragon.
~1020 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen
5 min walk • The Circus Building on Axel Torv in Copenhagen, Denmark. is a circular building completed in 1886 to serve as a venue for circus performances.
~610 ftNE
Square
Gammeltorv, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Gammeltorv is the oldest square in Copenhagen, Denmark. With adjoining Nytorv it forms a common space along the Strøget pedestrian zone.
~1300 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Palads Biograf, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Palads Teatret, also known simply as the Palads, is a cinema operated by Nordisk Film in Copenhagen, Denmark. It offers a wide selection of films in its 17 auditoriums, more than in any other Danish cinema.
~410 ftSE
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Grand Theatre, located in Mikkel Bryggers Gade, a small side street off Strøget, is one of the oldest cinemas in Copenhagen, Denmark. The cinema is based in the rear side of the Palace Hotel complex on City Hall Square. The building was completed to an Art Deco design by Anton Rosen in 1910.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vestergade?

Nearby attractions include Vestergade 20, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Kattesundet, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Mikkel Bryggers Gade, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Larsbjørnsstræde, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Vestergade by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vestergade:

Metro

Rådhuspladsen • Lines: M3, M4 (3 min walk)
Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (10 min walk)

Bus

Rådhuspladsen St. • Lines: 23, 250S, 2A, 5C (3 min walk)
Teglgårdstræde • Lines: 5C (6 min walk)

Light rail

Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (8 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (11 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (10 min walk)
Nørreport (12 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (15 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (19 min walk)