Ivar Huitfeldt Column, Copenhagen

Name: Ivar Huitfeldt Column
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#578 among attractions in Copenhagen

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The Ivar Huitfeldt Column is a monument at Langelinie in Copenhagen, Denmark, built to commemorate the death of Admiral Ivar Huitfeldt and his men from HDMS Dannebroge, which exploded and sank in the Battle of Køge Bat during the Great Northern War. The monument was constructed in 1886 to a design by Vilhelm Dahlerup. Ferdinand Edvard Ring was responsible for the statue of the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, and for the reliefs, while Carl Brummer undertook the monument's architectural design. ()

Coordinates: 55°41'26"N, 12°35'57"E

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Østerbros (Kastellets)Copenhagen Denmark

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Ivar Huitfeldt Column – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kastelskirken, Copenhagen Opera House, Kastellet, Gefion Fountain.

~1330 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
Kastelskirken, Copenhagen
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0.6 miS
Waterside home of the Royal Danish Opera
Copenhagen Opera House, Copenhagen
16 min walk • Copenhagen Opera House, an architectural marvel and cultural beacon, stands proudly along the harbor of Copenhagen, Denmark. This state-of-the-art theatre, inaugurated in January 2005, is a testament to contemporary design and Denmark's commitment to the performing...
~970 ftW
Star-shaped military fortress and ramparts
Kastellet, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Kastellet, nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a remarkable example of a well-preserved star fortress. This historical military fortress, with its distinctive pentagonal layout, was constructed in the mid-17th century under the reign of King Christian IV.
~560 ftSW
Bronze fountain depicting Norse goddess
Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Gefion Fountain is an iconic landmark in Copenhagen, Denmark, known for its grandeur and mythological significance. This impressive fountain, which is the largest in Copenhagen and used as a wishing well by visitors, depicts a scene from Norse mythology featuring...
~1280 ftN
Memorial
Maritime Monument, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Copenhagen's Maritime Monument stands as a solemn tribute to the Danish sailors who lost their lives during World War I. Located in the picturesque setting of Langelinie, a pier promenade in the Danish capital, the monument offers a serene spot for reflection against...
~840 ftN
Bronze sculpture and iconic landmark
The Little Mermaid Statue, Copenhagen
5 min walk • The Little Mermaid is a bronze statue by Edvard Eriksen, depicting a mermaid becoming human. The sculpture is displayed on a rock by the waterside at the Langelinie promenade in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is 1.25 metres tall and weighs 175 kilograms.
~670 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Alban's Church, Copenhagen
4 min walk • St. Alban's Church, locally often referred to simply as the English Church, is an Anglican church in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built from 1885 to 1887 dedicated to the growing English congregation in the city.
~1120 ftSW
Park
Churchillparken, Copenhagen
6 min walk • Churchillparken is a public park in Copenhagen, Denmark, occupying a tract of land between Kastellet, a 17th-century fortress, and the street Esplanaden.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Skuespilhuset, Copenhagen
19 min walk • The Royal Danish Playhouse is a theatre building for the Royal Danish Theatre, situated on the harbour front in the Frederiksstaden neighbourhood of central Copenhagen, Denmark.
~1280 ftN
Quayside pier and home of Little Mermaid
Langelinie, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Langelinie is a pier, promenade and park in central Copenhagen, Denmark, and home of The Little Mermaid statue. The area has for centuries been a popular destination for excursions and strolls in Copenhagen. Most cruise ships arriving in Copenhagen also berth at Langelinie Pier.
~1940 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Designmuseum Denmark, Copenhagen
10 min walk • The Designmuseum Denmark is a museum in Copenhagen for Danish and international design and crafts. It features works of famous Danish designers like Arne Jacobsen, Jacob Jensen and Kaare Klint, who was one of the two architects who remodeled the former Frederiks Hospital into a museum in the 1920s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ivar Huitfeldt Column?

Nearby attractions include Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen (3 min walk), St. Alban's Church, Copenhagen (4 min walk), The Little Mermaid Statue, Copenhagen (5 min walk), Nordre Toldbod, Copenhagen (5 min walk).

How to get to Ivar Huitfeldt Column by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ivar Huitfeldt Column:

Ferry

Nordre Toldbod • Lines: 991, 992 (5 min walk)
Refshaleøen • Lines: 991, 992 (8 min walk)

Bus

Indiakaj • Lines: 27 (9 min walk)
Søndre Frihavn • Lines: 27 (10 min walk)

Train

Østerport (12 min walk)
Nørreport (29 min walk)

Light rail

Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (13 min walk)
Nordhavn • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E (27 min walk)

Metro

Østerport • Lines: M3, M4 (14 min walk)
Marmorkirken • Lines: M3, M4 (14 min walk)