Absalon, Copenhagen

Name: Absalon
Address: Hoejbo Plads, Copenhagen, 1200, Denmark
Telephone: +45 32 88 99 00

#123 among attractions in Copenhagen

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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. ()

Local name: Rytterstatuen af Absalon Coordinates: 55°40'41"N, 12°34'48"E

Address

Hoejbo PladsIndre By (Strøget)Copenhagen 1200 Denmark

Contact

+45 32 88 99 00

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

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

~990 ftW
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
5 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...
~680 ftN
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...
~1550 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
8 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...
~880 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...
~900 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
5 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.
~420 ftSE
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.
~340 ftNW
Square
Amagertorv, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Amagertorv, today part of the Strøget pedestrian zone, is often described as the most central square in central Copenhagen, Denmark.
~420 ftNE
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.
~1390 ftS
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
7 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.
~510 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
3 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.
~80 ftN
Square
Højbro Plads, Copenhagen
1 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Absalon?

Nearby attractions include Højbro Plads, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Højbro Plads 17, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Ploug House, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Højbro Plads 13, Copenhagen (1 min walk).

How to get to Absalon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Absalon:

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (2 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (7 min walk)

Bus

Gammel Strand St., Christiansborg • Lines: 23, 2A (2 min walk)
Holmens Kirke • Lines: 23 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (10 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (11 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (13 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (18 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (13 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)