Royal Danish Naval Museum, Copenhagen

Name: Royal Danish Naval Museum
Address: Overgaden Oven Vandet 58, Copenhagen, Denmark
Telephone: +45 33 11 60 37

#85 among attractions in Copenhagen

Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Danish Naval Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the Royal Danish Navy. The displays include a collection of naval models which dates back to late 17th century. The museum is based in Søkvæsthuset, a former naval hospice which overlooks Christianshavn Canal. ()

Local name: Orlogsmuseet Established: 1976 (48 years ago)Coordinates: 55°40'27"N, 12°35'42"E

Address

Overgaden Oven Vandet 58ChristianshavnCopenhagen Denmark

Contact

+45 33 11 60 37

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Day trips

Royal Danish Naval Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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~1150 ftSW
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Theater, Concerts and shows
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Contemporary art in a converted church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Danish Naval Museum open?

Royal Danish Naval Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 4 pm
Friday 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Danish Naval Museum?

Nearby attractions include Christianshavns Kanal, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Sankt Annæ Gade, Copenhagen (4 min walk), Wilders Kanal, Copenhagen (4 min walk).

How to get to Royal Danish Naval Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Danish Naval Museum:

Bus

Skt. Annæ Gade • Lines: 2A (4 min walk)
Bodenhoffs Plads • Lines: 2A (5 min walk)

Metro

Christianshavn • Lines: M1, M2 (6 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (14 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (8 min walk)
Nyhavn • Lines: 991, 992 (9 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (28 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (30 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (29 min walk)