Slotsholmen, Copenhagen

Name: Slotsholmen
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#259 among attractions in Copenhagen

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Facts and practical information

Slotsholmen is an island in the harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, and part of Copenhagen Inner City. The name is taken from the successive castles and palaces located on the island since Bishop Absalon constructed the city's first castle on the island in 1167 at the site where Christiansborg Palace lies today. ()

Alternative names: Area: 51.89 acres (0.0811 mi²)Coordinates: 55°40'30"N, 12°34'52"E

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Indre By (Slotsholmen)Copenhagen Denmark

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Slotsholmen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thorvaldsens Museum, Christiansborg Palace, Royal Stables, Holmen Church.

~850 ftNW
Museum dedicated to a single artist
Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, the Thorvaldsens Museum stands as a tribute to one of the country's most celebrated artists, Bertel Thorvaldsen. This unique museum, dedicated entirely to the works of Thorvaldsen, is housed in a striking building that is a...
~470 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Thorvald Jørgensen, Forts and castles
Christiansborg Palace, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Christiansborg Palace, a regal and historic castle, stands proudly in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, embodying the political and cultural soul of the Danish nation. This palatial complex, which serves as the seat of the Danish Parliament, the Prime Minister's...
~620 ftW
Museum
Royal Stables, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The Royal Stables of Denmark are a historic and functional part of Copenhagen's cultural heritage, serving as the mews for the Danish Monarchy. Located at Christiansborg Palace on the island of Slotsholmen, these stables have been a part of the royal household since...
~790 ftNE
Church built for Christian IV in 1619
Holmen Church, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Holmen Church stands as a serene testament to the city's rich maritime history. This dignified church, originally built as an anchor forge in 1562, was converted into a naval church by Christian IV in 1619.
~850 ftN
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
5 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.
~680 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Black Diamond is a modern waterfront extension to the Royal Danish Library's old building on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Its quasi-official nickname is a reference to its polished black granite cladding and irregular angles.
~640 ftE
17th-century former stock exchange
Børsen, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Børsen, also known as Børsbygningen, is a 17th-century stock exchange in the center of Copenhagen. The historic building is situated next to Christiansborg Palace, the seat of the Danish Parliament, on the island of Slotsholmen.
~730 ftSW
Canal
Frederiksholms Kanal, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Frederiksholms Kanal is a canal in central Copenhagen, Denmark, which runs along the south-west side of Slotsholmen, together with Slotholmens Kanal separating the island from Zealand.
~740 ftS
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
The Lapidarium of Kings, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Lapidarium of Kings is a lapidarium in Copenhagen, Denmark. It exhibits a royal collection of sculptures, natural stone figures and plaster models. The museum is situated in the 400 year old brewhouse of King Christian IV.
~590 ftN
Monuments and statues
Frederik VII, Copenhagen
3 min walk • The equestrian statue of Frederick VII in front of Christiansborg on Slotsholmen in Copenhagen, Denmark, was modelled by Herman Wilhelm Bissen and completed posthumously by his son Vilhelm Bissen in 1873. It was created to commemorate King Frederick's central role in Denmark's transition from absolute to constitutional monarchy.
~340 ftSE
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Slotsholmen?

Nearby attractions include National Museum of Photography, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Statue of Søren Kierkegaard, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Søren Kierkegaards Plads, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Royal Library Garden, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Slotsholmen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Slotsholmen:

Bus

Børsen • Lines: 2A (3 min walk)
Gammel Strand St., Christiansborg • Lines: 23, 2A (4 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (5 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (7 min walk)

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (6 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (10 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (17 min walk)
Nørreport (18 min walk)

Light rail

Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)
Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)