Statue of Søren Kierkegaard, Copenhagen

Name: Statue of Søren Kierkegaard
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#867 among attractions in Copenhagen

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The statue of Søren Kierkegaard is located in the Royal Library Garden on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It was unveiled in 1918 but is based on an older statuette by Louis Hasselriis. ()

Coordinates: 55°40'28"N, 12°34'52"E

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Indre By (Slotsholmen)Copenhagen Denmark

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Statue of Søren Kierkegaard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Karel van Mander House, Christiansborg Palace, Royal Stables.

~1940 ftNW
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
10 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...
~1890 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Karel van Mander House, Copenhagen
10 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...
~580 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...
~680 ftNW
Museum
Royal Stables, Copenhagen
4 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...
~1470 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
8 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.
~1020 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.
~540 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
3 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.
~720 ftNE
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.
~660 ftW
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.
~580 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
The Lapidarium of Kings, Copenhagen
3 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.
~1530 ftN
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
8 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of Søren Kierkegaard?

Nearby attractions include Søren Kierkegaards Plads, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Royal Library Garden, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Tøjhusmuseet, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Statue of Søren Kierkegaard by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of Søren Kierkegaard:

Bus

Børsen • Lines: 2A (4 min walk)
Gammel Strand St., Christiansborg • Lines: 23, 2A (5 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 (11 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (16 min walk)
Nørreport (19 min walk)

Light rail

Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (17 min walk)
Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (19 min walk)