Bispetorv, Copenhagen

Name: Bispetorv
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#295 among attractions in Copenhagen

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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. The square is dominated by the main entrance of Church of Our Lady which faces it on the other side of Nørregade. The Reformation Memorial which stands in the middle of the square is from 1943. ()

Local name: Bispetorvet Coordinates: 55°40'45"N, 12°34'17"E

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Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen Denmark

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

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

~820 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...
~1570 ftE
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...
~1150 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
6 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.
~270 ftE
1800s edifice with iconic sculptures
Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen
2 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.
~1760 ftSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The Circus Building on Axel Torv in Copenhagen, Denmark. is a circular building completed in 1886 to serve as a venue for circus performances.
~460 ftS
Square
Gammeltorv, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Gammeltorv is the oldest square in Copenhagen, Denmark. With adjoining Nytorv it forms a common space along the Strøget pedestrian zone.
~1520 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Klosteret, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Klosteret is a nightclub located at Hauser Plads 32 in Copenhagen, Denmark. With an area of circa 2000 square meters, it is the largest night club in Denmark. Klosteret was opened as a night club in February 2015 by the members of the pop group Infernal, Lina Rafn and Paw Lagermann. Infernal owned more than half the place.
~1030 ftS
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
5 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.
~290 ftNW
Church
St. Peter's Church, Copenhagen
2 min walk • St. Peter's Church is the parish church of the German-speaking community in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is situated at the corner of Nørregade and Sankt Peders Stræde in the city's Latin Quarter. Built as a single-nave church in the mid-15th century, it is the oldest building in central Copenhagen.
~1430 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
7 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.
~930 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Folketeatret, Copenhagen
5 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bispetorv?

Nearby attractions include Reformation Memorial, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Latin Quarter, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Frue Plads, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Bispetorv by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bispetorv:

Bus

Teglgårdstræde • Lines: 5C (5 min walk)
Rådhuspladsen St. • Lines: 23, 250S, 2A, 5C (7 min walk)

Metro

Rådhuspladsen • Lines: M3, M4 (7 min walk)
Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (8 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (11 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (9 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (14 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (16 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (18 min walk)