Gustaf Church, Copenhagen

Name: Gustaf Church
Address: Folke Bernadottes Allé 4, Copenhagen, Denmark

#209 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Swedish Gustaf's Church, part of the Church of Sweden Abroad, is the church of the Swedish congregation in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built between 1907 to 1911 to the design of Swedish architect Theodor Wåhlin and is named after King Gustaf V of Sweden. ()

Local name: Svenska Gustafskyrkan Completed: 1911 (113 years ago)Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 55°41'32"N, 12°35'24"E

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Folke Bernadottes Allé 4Østerbros (Kastellets)Copenhagen Denmark

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

Nearby attractions include: Kastelskirken, Hirschsprung Collection, Kastellet, Gefion Fountain.

~650 ftSE
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~1890 ftSE
Bronze fountain depicting Norse goddess
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~610 ftSW
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~1750 ftW
Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gustaf Church?

Nearby attractions include Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Carl Nielsen Monument, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Den Frie Udstilling, Copenhagen (4 min walk), Kastelskirken, Copenhagen (4 min walk).

How to get to Gustaf Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gustaf Church:

Bus

Papuga (2 min walk)
Østerport St. • Lines: 23, 27 (3 min walk)

Train

Østerport (2 min walk)
Nørreport (23 min walk)

Light rail

Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (3 min walk)
Nordhavn • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E (23 min walk)

Metro

Østerport • Lines: M3, M4 (5 min walk)
Marmorkirken • Lines: M3, M4 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Nordre Toldbod • Lines: 991, 992 (12 min walk)
Refshaleøen • Lines: 991, 992 (18 min walk)