Sankt Hans Torv, Copenhagen

Name: Sankt Hans Torv
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#377 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Sankt Hans Torv is a public square in the heart of the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is dominated by a large granite sculpture by Jørgen Haugen Sørensen and is known for its thriving café scene. St. John's Church, the largest and oldest church in Nørrebro, is situated just east of the square. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°41'27"N, 12°33'38"E

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Nørrebro (Sankt Johannes)Copenhagen Denmark

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Sankt Hans Torv – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nørrebrogade, Hirschsprung Collection, Nørrebro Bryghus, The Lakes.

~1840 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Nørrebrogade, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Nørrebrogade is the bustling main artery of the culturally diverse Nørrebro district in Copenhagen, Denmark. Known for its eclectic mix of shops, the street offers an authentic urban experience that is a stark contrast to the more polished and tourist-centric areas...
0.7 miE
Museum of work by Danish artists
Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, the Hirschsprung Collection is a true gem for art aficionados and a testament to the nation's rich cultural heritage. This intimate museum, situated in a classical building amidst the peaceful Østre Anlæg park, offers a...
~710 ftE
Nightlife
Nørrebro Bryghus, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Nørrebro Bryghus is a Danish microbrewery located in the Nørrebro neighborhood of Copenhagen. They have an annual production of 50,000-60,000 hectoliters. Nørrebro Bryghus opened in September 2003 and was founded by ex-Carlsberg brewmaster Anders Kissmeyer.
~1470 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
The Lakes, Copenhagen
8 min walk • The Lakes in Copenhagen, Denmark are a row of three rectangular lakes curving around the western margin of the City Centre, forming one of the oldest and most distinctive features of the city's topography.
~260 ftS
Museum
Politimuseet, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Danish Police Museum is dedicated to the history of law enforcement in Denmark. It is based in a former police station on Fælledvej, off Sankt Hans Torv, in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark.
~1830 ftSE
Vilhelm Dahlerup, Bridge, Outdoor activities
Dronning Louises Bro, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Dronning Louises Bro is a bridge across The Lakes in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It joins Frederiksborggade in Indre By with Nørrebrogade in Nørrebro and separates Sortedam Lake to the northeast from Peblinge Lake to the south west.
~940 ftS
Theater
Nørrebro Teater, Copenhagen
5 min walk • The Nørrebros Teater is a theater in Copenhagen, Denmark. Notable actors who have starred at the theatre before entering film include Osvald Helmuth, Buster Larsen, Poul Reichhardt and Poul Bundgaard. It is now operated as a part of the Københavns Teater in affiliation with the Betty Nansen Teatret, Folketeatret and Østre Gasværk Teater.
~1710 ftSW
Park
Folkets Park, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Folkets Park is a small park in Nørrebro in Copenhagen, situated between Griffenfeldsgade and Stengade. The park was established by local residents in 1971, who also converted a disused building in the park into a community center, Folkets Hus.
~1750 ftNW
Baths, Baroque architecture
Sjællandsgade Bad, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Sjællandsgade Public Baths, now officially known as Sjællandsgade Bad, is a public bath house located at Sjællandsgade 12A, adjacent to Simon's Church and Sjællandsgade School, in the Nørrebro district of Copenhagen, Denmark.
0.7 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Folketeatret, Copenhagen
19 min walk • Folketeatret is a theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theatre was founded in 1857, after an initiative from actor and theater director Hans Wilhelm Lange who managed the theater until his death in 1873.
~700 ftW
Cemetery
Jewish Northern Cemetery, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Jewish Northern Cemetery in Nørrebro was formerly the principal Jewish cemetery in Copenhagen, Denmark. It has an area of 13,500 square metres and contains some 5,500 burials.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Sankt Hans Torv?

Nearby attractions include Politimuseet, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Fælledvej, Copenhagen (3 min walk), St. John's Church, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Jewish Northern Cemetery, Copenhagen (4 min walk).

How to get to Sankt Hans Torv by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sankt Hans Torv:

Bus

Sankt Hans Torv • Lines: 1A (2 min walk)
Elmegade • Lines: 1A, 5C (5 min walk)

Metro

Nørrebros Runddel • Lines: M3 (13 min walk)
Nørreport • Lines: M1, M2 (17 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (26 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (18 min walk)
Østerport (29 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (40 min walk)