Cirkelbroen, Copenhagen

Name: Cirkelbroen
Address: Christianshavns Kanal, Copenhagen, Denmark

#136 among attractions in Copenhagen

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The Circle Bridge is a pedestrian bridge spanning the southern mouth of Christianshavn Canal in the Christianshavn area of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It connects Applebys Plads to the south with Christiansbro to the north. The bridge was designed by Olafur Eliasson. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 22 August 2015Length: 131 ftCoordinates: 55°40'21"N, 12°35'2"E

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Christianshavns KanalChristianshavnCopenhagen Denmark

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

Nearby attractions include: Strædet, Christian's Church, Ved Stranden 10, Black Diamond.

0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
12 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.
~700 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Nicolai Eigtved
Christian's Church, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Christian's Church is a magnificent Rococo church in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed by Nicolai Eigtved, it was built 1754–59.
~1840 ftN
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
9 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.
~430 ftNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
3 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.
~1110 ftNE
Bridge, Civic center, Monuments and statues
Knippelsbro, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Knippelsbro is a bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, connecting Børsgade on Zealand-side Slotsholmen to Torvegade on Christianshavn.
~1130 ftN
17th-century former stock exchange
Børsen, Copenhagen
6 min walk • 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.
~880 ftW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
The Lapidarium of Kings, Copenhagen
5 min walk • The Lapidarium of Kings is a lapidarium in Copenhagen, Denmark. It exhibits a royal collection of sculptures, natural stone figures and plaster models. The museum is situated in the 400 year old brewhouse of King Christian IV.
0.4 miN
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
12 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.
~790 ftNW
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
4 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.
~890 ftNW
Park, Thorvald Jørgensen
Royal Library Garden, Copenhagen
5 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.
~1190 ftN
Canal
Slotsholmsgade, Copenhagen
6 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 Cirkelbroen?

Nearby attractions include Applebys Plads, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Leda and the Swan, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Black Diamond, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Port of Copenhagen, Copenhagen (3 min walk).

How to get to Cirkelbroen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cirkelbroen:

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (4 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (5 min walk)

Bus

Knippelsbro • Lines: 2A (6 min walk)
Børsen • Lines: 2A (7 min walk)

Metro

Christianshavn • Lines: M1, M2 (8 min walk)
Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (11 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (19 min walk)
Nørreport (23 min walk)

Light rail

Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (20 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (23 min walk)