Ploug House, Copenhagen

Name: Ploug House
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#742 among attractions in Copenhagen

Neoclassical architecture

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Ploug House is a listed Neoclassical property on the corner of Højbro Plads and Ved Stranden in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It dates from the building boom which followed after the Copenhagen Fire of 1795 but takes its name from the poet, publisher and politician Carl Ploug who lived there in the 1860s and 1870s and also published the newspaper Fædrelandet from the premises. ()

Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 55°40'41"N, 12°34'50"E

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Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen Denmark

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Ploug House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1090 ftW
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
6 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...
~720 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
4 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...
~810 ftNE
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...
~1000 ftW
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.
~340 ftSE
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
2 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
Monuments and statues
Absalon, Copenhagen
1 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.
~340 ftNE
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.
~1360 ftS
Danish Jewish culture and history museum
Danish Jewish Museum, Copenhagen
7 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.
~600 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Kunstforeningen, now officially called Gammel Strand after its address, is an exhibition space and non-profit membership organization located at Gammel Strand in Copenhagen, Denmark.
~140 ftNW
Square
Højbro Plads, Copenhagen
1 min walk • Højbro Plads is a rectangular public square located between the adjoining Amagertorv and Slotsholmen Canal in the City Centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. It takes its name from the Højbro Bridge which connects it to the Slotsholmen island on the other side of the canal while Gammel Strand extends along the near side of the canal.
~340 ftNW
Memorial, Fountain
Stork Fountain, Copenhagen
2 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ploug House?

Nearby attractions include Højbro Plads 17, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Absalon, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Højbro Plads 13, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Højbro Plads, Copenhagen (1 min walk).

How to get to Ploug House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ploug House:

Bus

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

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (2 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (10 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (11 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (13 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (18 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (13 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (19 min walk)