Trekroner Fort, Copenhagen

Name: Trekroner Fort
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#767 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Trekroner Søfort is a sea fort at the entrance to the Copenhagen harbour. From 1713 until after World War I, Trekroner Fort was part of the fortifications of Copenhagen. ()

Local name: Trekroner Area: 4.94 acres (0.0077 mi²)Coordinates: 55°42'11"N, 12°36'49"E

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Day trips

Trekroner Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kastellet, Gefion Fountain, Maritime Monument, The Little Mermaid Statue.

1.1 miSW
Star-shaped military fortress and ramparts
Kastellet, Copenhagen
28 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.
1.1 miSW
Bronze fountain depicting Norse goddess
Gefion Fountain, Copenhagen
29 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...
0.9 miSW
Memorial
Maritime Monument, Copenhagen
23 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...
0.9 miSW
Bronze sculpture and iconic landmark
The Little Mermaid Statue, Copenhagen
23 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.
1.1 miNW
Modernist architecture
Paustian, Copenhagen
29 min walk • Paustian House is a large furniture showroom located on the waterfront in Copenhagen. Completed in 1987, it is one of the most notable works in Denmark by prize-winning architect Jørn Utzon, who also designed the Sydney Opera House.
0.8 miSW
Quayside pier and home of Little Mermaid
Langelinie, Copenhagen
22 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.
1.3 miSW
Contemporary art in 19th-century setting
Den Frie Udstilling, Copenhagen
34 min walk • Den Frie Udstilling is a Danish artists' association, founded in 1891 by artists in protest against the admission requirements for the Kunsthal Charlottenborg. Modeled on the Salon des Refusés, it is Denmark's oldest association of artists.
1.1 miW
Street
Classensgade, Copenhagen
30 min walk • Classensgade is a street in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Østerbrogade in the southwest to Østbanegade in the northeast.
1 miW
Church, Thorvald Jørgensen
Church of the Free Port, Copenhagen
26 min walk • The Church of the Free Port is a Church of Denmark parish church in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built in 1905 to designs by Thorvald Jørgensen, best known for his design of Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament.
0.8 miSW
Memorial
Denmark Expedition Memorial, Copenhagen
20 min walk • The Denmark Expedition Memorial is a sculpted boulder at Langelinie in Copenhagen, Denmark, commemorating Ludvig Mylius-Erichsen, Niels Peter Høeg Hagen and Jørgen Brønlund who died on the Denmark Expedition to North-East Greenland in 1907.
1.3 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Østre Gasværk Teater, Copenhagen
34 min walk • Østre Gasværk Teater is a theatre in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark, located in an abandoned gasholder house of the former Østre Gasværk. The theatre is constructed within the masonry shell that used to house the gas holder, also known as a gasometer, proper.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Trekroner Fort?

Nearby attractions include B&W Hallerne, Copenhagen (18 min walk), Marmormolen, Copenhagen (18 min walk), Freeport of Copenhagen, Copenhagen (19 min walk), Amerikakaj, Copenhagen (19 min walk).

How to get to Trekroner Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Trekroner Fort:

Bus

Langelinekaj Østmolen • Lines: 27 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Refshaleøen • Lines: 991, 992 (23 min walk)
Nordre Toldbod • Lines: 991, 992 (30 min walk)

Light rail

Nordhavn • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E (23 min walk)
Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (32 min walk)

Metro

Nordhavn • Lines: M4 (24 min walk)
Orientkaj • Lines: M4 (25 min walk)

Train

Østerport (31 min walk)