Lur Blowers, Copenhagen

Name: Lur Blowers
Address: Raadhuspladsen 57, Copenhagen, 1550, Denmark

#168 among attractions in Copenhagen

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The Lur Blowers is a monument located next to City Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark, consisting of a bronze sculpture of two lur players mounted on top of a tall terracotta column. The monument was a gift to the City of Copenhagen from the Carlsberg Foundation and New Carlsberg Foundation on the occasion of the centenary of the birth of Carlsberg founder J. C. Jacobsen. ()

Local name: Lurblæserne Coordinates: 55°40'34"N, 12°34'12"E

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Raadhuspladsen 57Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen 1550 Denmark

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Lur Blowers – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tivoli, Glass Hall, Star Flyer, Dæmonen.

~940 ftS
19th-century amusement park with rides
Tivoli, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Tivoli Gardens, located in the vibrant city of Copenhagen, Denmark, stands as a timeless amusement park that enchants visitors with its unique blend of tradition and excitement. Established in 1843, Tivoli is the second-oldest operating amusement park in the world...
~810 ftSW
Theater
Glass Hall, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Glass Hall, nestled in the vibrant city of Copenhagen, Denmark, is an emblematic performing arts theater that has become a cornerstone for the city's cultural life. This modern venue, with its sleek architectural design and state-of-the-art facilities, has been a hub...
~1290 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Star Flyer, Copenhagen
7 min walk • The Star Flyer, an exhilarating amusement ride located in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, offers a unique combination of thrills and spectacular views over the city. Towering above the Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world, this ride stands...
~1170 ftS
Amusement, Amusement park, Amusement ride
Dæmonen, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, lies an adrenaline-pumping attraction that thrills visitors of all ages: Dæmonen. This high-speed roller coaster, located within the historic Tivoli Gardens amusement park, offers an electrifying experience with its tight...
~260 ftS
Tours of an ornate 1905 council building
Copenhagen City Hall, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Copenhagen City Hall is the headquarters of the Copenhagen City Council as well as the Lord mayor of the Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark. The building is situated on City Hall Square in central Copenhagen.
~920 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Vilhelm Dahlerup
Pantomimeteatret, Copenhagen
5 min walk • The Pantomime Theatre is an open-air theatre located in the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. As indicated by the name, it is primarily used for pantomime theatre in the classical Italian commedia dell'arte tradition which is performed daily.
~1260 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
7 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.
~320 ftSW
Square used for concerts and celebrations
City Hall Square, Copenhagen
2 min walk • City Hall Square is a public square in the centre of Copenhagen, Denmark, located in front of the Copenhagen City Hall. Its large size, central location, and affiliation with the city hall make it a popular venue for a variety of events, celebrations and demonstrations.
~330 ftW
Memorial, Neighbourhood
Dragon Fountain, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Dragon Fountain is a fountain located in the City Hall Square in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was designed by Joakim Skovgaard in collaboration with Thorvald Bindesbøll and features a bull in combat with a dragon.
~1030 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen
5 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.
~260 ftNE
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
2 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Lur Blowers?

Nearby attractions include Jens Olsen's World Clock, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Copenhagen City Hall, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Mikkel Bryggers Gade, Copenhagen (2 min walk), City Hall Square, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Lur Blowers by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lur Blowers:

Metro

Rådhuspladsen • Lines: M3, M4 (3 min walk)
Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (10 min walk)

Bus

Rådhuspladsen St. • Lines: 23, 250S, 2A, 5C (3 min walk)
Stormgade • Lines: 33 (4 min walk)

Light rail

Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (8 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (9 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (8 min walk)
Nørreport (15 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (13 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (18 min walk)