Vestindisk Pakhus, Copenhagen

Name: Vestindisk Pakhus
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#623 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Facts and practical information

Vestindisk Pakhus, located on Toldbodgade on the waterfront between Amalienborg Palace and Langelinie, is a former 18th-century warehouse in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was designed by Caspar Frederik Harsdorff and built from 1780 to 1781 for the Danish West India Company, a chartered company responsible for trade on the Danish West Indies. Today it houses the Royal Cast Collection, part of the Danish National Gallery, and a display of costumes from the Royal Danish Theatre. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°41'10"N, 12°35'50"E

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Indre By (Toldbodens)Copenhagen Denmark

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Day trips

Vestindisk Pakhus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jazzhus Montmartre, Amalienborg, Copenhagen Opera House, Equestrian statue of Frederick V.

0.6 miSW
Dancing, Nightlife
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~1160 ftSW
The Queen's winter residence, with tours
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~1740 ftSE
Waterside home of the Royal Danish Opera
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~1160 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Frederick V, Copenhagen
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0.6 miSW
Contemporary art in a baroque palace
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~1050 ftSW
Park, Garden
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~1130 ftN
Bronze fountain depicting Norse goddess
Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen
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~1100 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Alban's Church, Copenhagen
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~900 ftNW
Park
Churchillparken, Copenhagen
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0.4 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Skuespilhuset, Copenhagen
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0.6 miW
Islamic, European and Danish art museum
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vestindisk Pakhus?

Nearby attractions include Jan von Osten House, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Amaliegade 41, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Amaliegade 45, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Larsens Plads, Copenhagen (3 min walk).

How to get to Vestindisk Pakhus by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vestindisk Pakhus:

Ferry

Nordre Toldbod • Lines: 991, 992 (5 min walk)
Operaen • Lines: 991, 992 (9 min walk)

Bus

Operaen (7 min walk)
Sankt Annæ Plads, Skuespilhuset • Lines: 26 (10 min walk)

Metro

Marmorkirken • Lines: M3, M4 (9 min walk)
Østerport • Lines: M3, M4 (17 min walk)

Train

Østerport (15 min walk)
Nørreport (25 min walk)

Light rail

Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (16 min walk)
Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (26 min walk)