Kingittorsuaq Runestone, Copenhagen

Name: Kingittorsuaq Runestone
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#1086 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Facts and practical information

The Kingittorsuaq Runestone, listed as GR 1 in the Rundata catalog, is a runestone that was found on Kingittorsuaq Island, an island in the Upernavik Archipelago in northwestern Greenland. ()

Local name: Runestenen fra Kingittorsuaq Coordinates: 55°40'30"N, 12°34'30"E

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Indre By (Kalvebodernes)Copenhagen Denmark

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Day trips

Kingittorsuaq Runestone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1450 ftW
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...
~1390 ftN
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...
~1440 ftW
Theater
Glass Hall, Copenhagen
7 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...
~1300 ftSW
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Dæmonen, Copenhagen
7 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...
~130 ftSW
Museum of Danish history and culture
Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen
1 min walk • The Nationalmuseet in Copenhagen, Denmark, stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and history. This esteemed museum, located in the heart of the Danish capital, is the largest cultural history museum in the country. It offers visitors a comprehensive look into the...
~850 ftN
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.
~1580 ftNE
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
8 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.
~1670 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The Black Diamond is a modern waterfront extension to the Royal Danish Library's old building on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Its quasi-official nickname is a reference to its polished black granite cladding and irregular angles.
~1000 ftNW
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
5 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.
~1450 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Tivoli Concert Hall, Copenhagen
7 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.
~1500 ftE
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kingittorsuaq Runestone?

Nearby attractions include Asferg Runestone, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Tryggevælde Runestone, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Holstein Mansion, Copenhagen (1 min walk).

How to get to Kingittorsuaq Runestone by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kingittorsuaq Runestone:

Bus

Stormbroen, Nationalmuseet • Lines: 23, 2A (3 min walk)
Stormgade • Lines: 33 (4 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (6 min walk)
Rådhuspladsen • Lines: M3, M4 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (8 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (12 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (11 min walk)
Nørreport (16 min walk)

Light rail

Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (12 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (13 min walk)