Stork Fountain, Copenhagen

Name: Stork Fountain
Address: Amagertorv 6, Copenhagen, 1160, Denmark

#199 among attractions in Copenhagen

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The Stork Fountain is located on Amagertorv in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It was a present to Crown Prince Frederik and Crown Princess Louise in connection with their silver wedding anniversary in 1894. It depicts three storks about to set off. ()

Local name: Storkespringvandet Coordinates: 55°40'44"N, 12°34'47"E

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Amagertorv 6Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen 1160 Denmark

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Day trips

Stork Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Købmagergade, Jazzhus Montmartre, Karel van Mander House.

~860 ftW
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Strøget, nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, stands as one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets and a quintessential shopping district. Stretching approximately 1.1 kilometers, this bustling thoroughfare is a vibrant mosaic of high-street shops, exclusive...
~380 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Købmagergade is a bustling shopping district renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and diverse range of retail experiences. This pedestrian street, steeped in history, is not just a paradise for avid shoppers but also a cultural...
~1310 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Jazzhus Montmartre, tucked away in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a renowned jazz club that has been the cornerstone of the city's vibrant jazz scene since its inception in 1959. This intimate venue, often referred to as the "Copenhagen's Village Vanguard," has...
~810 ftE
Dancing, Nightlife
Karel van Mander House, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Nestled within the historic streets of Copenhagen, the Karel van Mander House stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This historic building, located in the bustling district of the Danish capital, is named after the Dutch painter and writer Karel...
~950 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
5 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.
~680 ftSE
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
4 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.
~100 ftW
Square
Amagertorv, Copenhagen
1 min walk • Amagertorv, today part of the Strøget pedestrian zone, is often described as the most central square in central Copenhagen, Denmark.
~300 ftS
Monuments and statues
Absalon, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The equestrian statue of Absalon on Højbro Plads in Copenhagen was unveiled in 1902 to mark the 700 years' anniversary of the death of Bishop Absalon, the city's legendary founder.
~410 ftE
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
2 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.
~1700 ftS
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
9 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.
~540 ftW
Landmark church for services and concerts
Church of the Holy Ghost, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Church of the Holy Spirit in Copenhagen, Denmark, is one of the city's oldest churches.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Stork Fountain?

Nearby attractions include Amagertorv, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Matthias Hansen House, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Højbro Plads, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Højbro Plads 13, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Stork Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Stork Fountain:

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (3 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (6 min walk)

Bus

Gammel Strand St., Christiansborg • Lines: 23, 2A (3 min walk)
Holmens Kirke • Lines: 23 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (11 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (12 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (12 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (19 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (12 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)