Dragon Fountain, Copenhagen

Name: Dragon Fountain
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#91 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: Dragespringvandet Coordinates: 55°40'33"N, 12°34'7"E

Address

Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen Denmark

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Dragon Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tivoli, Glass Hall, Star Flyer, Dæmonen.

~770 ftS
19th-century amusement park with rides
Tivoli, Copenhagen
4 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...
~620 ftS
Theater
Glass Hall, Copenhagen
3 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...
~1100 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Star Flyer, Copenhagen
6 min walk • The Star Flyer, an exhilarating amusement ride located in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, offers a unique combination of thrills and spectacular views over the city. Towering above the Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, this ride stands...
~1100 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Dæmonen, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, lies an adrenaline-pumping attraction that thrills visitors of all ages: Dæmonen. This high-speed roller coaster, located within the historic Tivoli Gardens amusement park, offers an electrifying experience with its tight...
~380 ftE
Tours of an ornate 1905 council building
Copenhagen City Hall, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Copenhagen City Hall is the headquarters of the Copenhagen City Council as well as the Lord mayor of the Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark. The building is situated on City Hall Square in central Copenhagen.
~610 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Vilhelm Dahlerup
Pantomimeteatret, Copenhagen
3 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.
~90 ftSE
Square used for concerts and celebrations
City Hall Square, Copenhagen
1 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.
~730 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen
4 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.
~1080 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema
Palads Biograf, Copenhagen
6 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.
~570 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
3 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.
~990 ftS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Tivoli Concert Hall is a 1,660-capacity concert hall at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. The building, which was designed by Frits Schlegel and Hans Hansen, was built between 1954 and 1956.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dragon Fountain?

Nearby attractions include City Hall Square, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Jens Olsen's World Clock, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Galleri K, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Lur Blowers, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Dragon Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dragon Fountain:

Bus

Rådhuspladsen St. • Lines: 23, 250S, 2A, 5C (1 min walk)
Stormgade • Lines: 33 (5 min walk)

Metro

Rådhuspladsen • Lines: M3, M4 (2 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: M3, M4 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (7 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (8 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (7 min walk)
Nørreport (15 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (14 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (19 min walk)