Gammeltorv, Copenhagen

Name: Gammeltorv
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#95 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Gammeltorv is the oldest square in Copenhagen, Denmark. With adjoining Nytorv it forms a common space along the Strøget pedestrian zone. While the square dates back to the foundation of the city in the 12th century, most of its buildings were constructed after the Great Fire of 1795 in Neoclassical style. Another dominating feature is the Caritas Well, a Renaissance fountain erected by King Christian IV in 1610. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°40'41"N, 12°34'20"E

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Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen Denmark

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

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Købmagergade, Strædet, Church of Our Lady.

~710 ftE
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
4 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...
~1550 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Købmagergade is a bustling shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of retail experiences. This pedestrian street, steeped in history, is not just a paradise for avid shoppers but also a cultural...
~800 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
4 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.
~490 ftN
1800s edifice with iconic sculptures
Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Church of Our Lady is the cathedral of Copenhagen. It is situated on the Frue Plads public square in central Copenhagen, next to the historic main building of the University of Copenhagen.
~630 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
4 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.
~270 ftSE
Square
Nytorv, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Nytorv is a public square in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. Together with the adjoining Gammeltorv it forms a common space, today part of the Strøget pedestrian zone. The square is dominated by the imposing Neoclassical façade of the Copenhagen Court House, which from 1815-1905 also served as the City Hall.
~1150 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Kunstforeningen, now officially called Gammel Strand after its address, is an exhibition space and non-profit membership organization located at Gammel Strand in Copenhagen, Denmark.
~370 ftS
National Romantic style architecture, City hall
Copenhagen Court House, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Copenhagen Court House is a historic building located on Nytorv in Copenhagen, Denmark. Originally built as a combined city hall and courthouse, it now serves as the seat of the District Court of Copenhagen.
~1390 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Folketeatret, Copenhagen
7 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.
~370 ftSW
Street
Kattesundet, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Kattesundet is a side street to the shopping street Strøget in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Vestergade in the northwest to Lavendelstræde-Slutterigade in the southeast, linking Larsbjørnsstræde with Hestemøllestræde.
~460 ftN
Square
Bispetorv, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Bispetorv is a small public square in central Copenhagen, Denmark, located on the corner of Nørregade and Studiestræde. It takes its name from the Bishop's House, the official residence of the Bishop of Copenhagen, on the other side of Studiestræde.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gammeltorv?

Nearby attractions include Caritas Well, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Holm House, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Suhr House, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Stelling House, Copenhagen (1 min walk).

How to get to Gammeltorv by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gammeltorv:

Metro

Rådhuspladsen • Lines: M3, M4 (5 min walk)
Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (7 min walk)

Bus

Rådhuspladsen St. • Lines: 23, 250S, 2A, 5C (6 min walk)
Stormbroen, Nationalmuseet • Lines: 23, 2A (6 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (10 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (11 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (11 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (13 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (14 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (17 min walk)