Børsen, Copenhagen

Name: Børsen
Address: Christiansborg Slotsplads, Copenhagen, 1218, Denmark
Telephone: +45 33 74 60 00

#81 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Børsen, also known as Børsbygningen, is a 17th-century stock exchange in the center of Copenhagen. The historic building is situated next to Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament, on the island of Slotsholmen. Børsen, a popular tourist attraction, is most noted for its distinctive spire, shaped as the tails of four dragons twined together, reaching a height of 56 metres. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°40'32"N, 12°35'2"E

Address

Christiansborg SlotspladsIndre By (Slotsholmen)Copenhagen 1218 Denmark

Contact

+45 33 74 60 00

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

Nearby attractions include: Karel van Mander House, Holmen Church, Ved Stranden 10, Black Diamond.

~1480 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Karel van Mander House, Copenhagen
8 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...
~410 ftN
Church built for Christian IV in 1619
Holmen Church, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Holmen Church stands as a serene testament to the city's rich maritime history. This dignified church, originally built as an anchor forge in 1562, was converted into a naval church by Christian IV in 1619.
~820 ftNW
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
4 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.
~810 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
4 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.
~740 ftSE
Bridge, Civic center, Monuments and statues
Knippelsbro, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Knippelsbro is a bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, connecting Børsgade on Zealand-side Slotsholmen to Torvegade on Christianshavn.
~920 ftNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of Niels Juel, Copenhagen
5 min walk • The Statue of Niels Juel, created by the sculptor Theobald Stein, was unveiled in 1881 at Holmens Kanal in Copenhagen, Denmark. It stands next to Church of Holmen where he is buried and close to his former home in Kongens Nytorv. The monument with surroundings was listed in 2004.
~1270 ftNW
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
7 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.
~690 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Frederik VII, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The equestrian statue of Frederick VII in front of Christiansborg on Slotsholmen in Copenhagen, Denmark, was modelled by Herman Wilhelm Bissen and completed posthumously by his son Vilhelm Bissen in 1873. It was created to commemorate King Frederick's central role in Denmark's transition from absolute to constitutional monarchy.
~530 ftSW
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
3 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.
~690 ftSW
Park, Thorvald Jørgensen
Royal Library Garden, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Royal Library Garden, often referred to simply as the Library Garden, is a small, somewhat hidden garden between the Royal Library, the Tøjhus Museum, ChristianIV's Supply Depot and Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It has a reputation for being one of the most tranquil spots in the city centre.
~310 ftW
Canal
Slotsholmsgade, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Slotsholmsgade is a street which runs along the rear side of Børsen on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Located next to the Danish parliament building Christiansborg, most of the buildings in the street house government offices. Several of them date from the 17th and 18th century and are listed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Børsen?

Nearby attractions include Slotsholmsgade, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Holmen Church, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Proviantgården, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen (3 min walk).

How to get to Børsen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Børsen:

Bus

Børsen • Lines: 2A (2 min walk)
Holmens Kirke • Lines: 23 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (4 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (7 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (7 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (8 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (19 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (20 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (19 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (21 min walk)