Kultorvet, Copenhagen

Name: Kultorvet
Address: Rosenborggade 2, Copenhagen, Denmark

#242 among attractions in Copenhagen

Square, Historic walking areas, Cheese shop

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Facts and practical information

Kultorvet is a public square in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark. Together with Købmagergade and the southern part of Frederiksborggade, it forms a pedestrian zone between Nørreport station and Amagertorv on Strøget. The square is lined with cafés and shops and is a popular venue for outdoor concerts in the summer time. Copenhagen Central Library was from the 1950s based on the square but has now relocated to a building in Krystalgade. Its old building has now been taken over by Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College. ()

Coordinates: 55°40'57"N, 12°34'27"E

Address

Rosenborggade 2Indre By (Synagogens)Copenhagen Denmark

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Købmagergade, Jazzhus Montmartre, Rundetaarn.

~1370 ftS
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
7 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...
~1420 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
7 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...
~1730 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Jazzhus Montmartre, tucked away in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a renowned jazz club that has been the cornerstone of the city's vibrant jazz scene since its inception in 1959. This intimate venue, often referred to as the "Copenhagen's Village Vanguard," has...
~530 ftSE
17th-century tower with observatory
Rundetaarn, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Round Tower, formerly Stellaburgis Hafniens, is a 17th-century tower located in central Copenhagen, Denmark, and one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark, built as an astronomical observatory.
~1930 ftS
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
10 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.
~520 ftSE
Baroque architecture, Church, Gothic architecture
Trinitatis Church, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Trinitatis Church is located in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is part of the 17th century Trinitatis Complex, which includes the Rundetårn astronomical observatory tower and the Copenhagen University Library, in addition to the church.
~1790 ftE
Islamic, European and Danish art museum
The David Collection, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The David Collection is a museum of fine and applied art in Copenhagen, Denmark, built around the private collections of lawyer, businessman and art collector C. L. David.
~260 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Klosteret, Copenhagen
2 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.
~600 ftSE
Memorial
J.H. Wessel, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Johannes Ewald and Johan Hermann Wessel Memorial is located next to the Round Tower and Trinitatis Church, just off Købmagergade, in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Johannes Ewald and Johan Herman Wessel were two of the leading Danish poets of the 18th century.
0.4 miSE
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
11 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.
~1970 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
10 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kultorvet?

Nearby attractions include Rosengården, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Peder Hvitfeldts Stræde, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Rosenborg Barracks, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Rosenborggade, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Kultorvet by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kultorvet:

Train

Nørreport (3 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (20 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (3 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (16 min walk)

Bus

Nørreport Station • Lines: 5C (3 min walk)
Nørreport St. • Lines: 14, 150S, 15E, 184, 185, 350S, 5C, 6A (4 min walk)

Metro

Nørreport • Lines: M1, M2 (4 min walk)
Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (10 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (20 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (20 min walk)