Christ Church, Copenhagen

Name: Christ Church
Address: Enghave Plads 18, Copenhagen, 1670, Denmark

#240 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Christ Church is a Church of Denmark parish church situated on Enghave Plads in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was designed by Valdemar Koch, who also built several other churches in Copenhagen around that time. Completed in 1900, it was the first new church to be opened in the fast-growing neighbourhood to relieve the pressure on St. Mathew's. Its style is inspired by Italian Romanesque church architecture. ()

Local name: Kristkirken Completed: 1900 (124 years ago)Coordinates: 55°40'4"N, 12°32'42"E

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Enghave Plads 18Vesterbro - Kongens Enghave (Sankt Mattæus)Copenhagen 1670 Denmark

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Christ Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Værnedamsvej, Vesterbrogade, Museum of Copenhagen, Sct. Matthæus Kirke.

0.5 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Værnedamsvej, Copenhagen
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Værnedamsvej is a picturesque shopping street that exudes the charm and vibrancy of a Parisian boulevard. This bustling enclave is a treasure trove for locals and tourists alike, offering a unique blend of Danish and French culture...
~1530 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Vesterbrogade, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Vesterbrogade is not merely a thoroughfare in Copenhagen; it is the pulsating heart of a vibrant shopping district that beckons locals and visitors alike. Stretching through the popular Vesterbro neighborhood, this bustling street offers a diverse retail experience...
0.4 miNE
12th-century to modern day local history
Museum of Copenhagen, Copenhagen
12 min walk • The Museum of Copenhagen is the official museum of Copenhagen, Denmark, documenting the city's history from the 12th century to the present.
~900 ftNE
Church, Ludvig Fenger
Sct. Matthæus Kirke, Copenhagen
5 min walk • St. Mathew's Church is the oldest and largest church in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located at the corner of Mathæusgade and Valdemarsgade and was completed in 1880 to design by city architect Ludvig Fenger.
~270 ftSW
Park
Enghaveparken, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Enghaveparken is a public park in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was laid out in the late 1920s to cater for the citizens of the expanding city. The park is completely closed off while undergoing comprehensive renovations June 2018-December 2019.
~1730 ftW
Street
Ny Carlsberg Vej, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Ny Carlsberg Vej is a street in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Sønder Boulevard in the east to the point where Pile Allé turns into Valby Langgade at the southeastern corner of the park Søndermarken in the west. The last cobbled part of the street passes through the Carlsberg neighbourhood.
0.4 miE
Street
Istedgade, Copenhagen
12 min walk • Istedgade is a 1-kilometer straight street in the district of Vesterbro in the Danish capital, Copenhagen. It starts at Copenhagen Central Station and runs parallel to Vesterbrogade to Enghave Plads and Enghaveparken.
0.5 miW
Tower
Dipylon, Copenhagen
12 min walk • The Dipylon, or the Double Gate, is a landmark structure which spans Ny Carlsberg Vej in the Carlsberg area of Copenhagen, Denmark. Part of the now decommissioned Carlsberg Brewery site, it combines a double-arched gateway, from which it takes its name, with a clock tower.
~1410 ftSE
Church, Cafe, Civic center
Absalons Kirke, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Absalon's Church is a defunct church in the Absalons Sogn of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was begun in 1926 to designs by Arthur Wittmaack and Vilhelm Hvalsøe. It opened on 2 September 1934. It is named after bishop Absalon.
0.4 miNE
Park
Skydebanehaven, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Skydebanehaven is a small public park in the heart of the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. Its name refers to the former shooting range of the Royal Copenhagen Shooting Society which used to be located on the site.
~1440 ftE
Park
Sønder Boulevard, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Sønder Boulevard is a boulevard in the Vesterbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark, whose broad central reserve has been turned into a linear park with various facilities for sports and other activities. It runs from Halmtorvet next to Copenhagen Central Station in the north east to the Carlsberg district in the southwest.

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Which popular attractions are close to Christ Church?

Nearby attractions include Enghaveparken, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Enghave Plads, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Sct. Matthæus Kirke, Copenhagen (5 min walk), Amerikavej, Copenhagen (6 min walk).

How to get to Christ Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ Church:

Bus

Enghave Plads St., Flensborggade • Lines: 23 (2 min walk)
Enghave Plads St. • Lines: 1A, 23, 9A (3 min walk)

Metro

Enghave Plads • Lines: M3 (2 min walk)
Frederiksberg Allé • Lines: M3 (12 min walk)

Light rail

Carlsberg • Lines: B, Bx, C, H (12 min walk)
Dybbølsbro • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (15 min walk)

Train

Havneholmen (18 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (22 min walk)

Ferry

Bryggebroen • Lines: 991, 992 (26 min walk)