Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen, Copenhagen

Name: Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#116 among attractions in Copenhagen

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The Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen, located on Smedelinien, part of Kastellet, is a memorial to 28 Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish volunteers of the First and First Schleswig War. It was inaugurated in 1920 to design by Anders Bundgaard. ()

Coordinates: 55°41'29"N, 12°35'22"E

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Østerbros (Kastellets)Copenhagen Denmark

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Day trips

Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kastelskirken, Hirschsprung Collection, Kastellet, St. Alban's Church.

~670 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
Kastelskirken, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Kastelskirken stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage. This Lutheran church, with its distinctive architecture and serene presence, has been a place of worship and community...
0.5 miW
Museum of work by Danish artists
Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, the Hirschsprung Collection is a true gem for art aficionados and a testament to the nation's rich cultural heritage. This intimate museum, situated in a classical building amidst the peaceful Østre Anlæg park, offers a...
~1030 ftE
Star-shaped military fortress and ramparts
Kastellet, Copenhagen
5 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.
~1730 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Alban's Church, Copenhagen
9 min walk • St. Alban's Church, locally often referred to simply as the English Church, is an Anglican church in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built from 1885 to 1887 dedicated to the growing English congregation in the city.
~1610 ftSE
Park
Churchillparken, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Churchillparken is a public park in Copenhagen, Denmark, occupying a tract of land between Kastellet, a 17th-century fortress, and the street Esplanaden.
0.6 miSW
Islamic, European and Danish art museum
The David Collection, Copenhagen
15 min walk • The David Collection is a museum of fine and applied art in Copenhagen, Denmark, built around the private collections of lawyer, businessman and art collector C. L. David.
~280 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Carl Nielsen Monument, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Carl Nielsen Monument, located at the corner of Grønningen and Store Kongensgade in central Copenhagen, Denmark, is a monument to Danish composer Carl Nielsen created by his wife Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen. It depicts a young man playing pan-pipes on a wingless Pegasus and is also known as The Genius of Music.
~1380 ftS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. Paul's Church, Copenhagen
7 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a Lutheran church in central Copenhagen, Denmark, also colloquially known as Nyboder's Church due to its location in the middle of the Nyboder area. It was designed by Johannes Emil Gnudtzmann and constructed from 1872 to 1877.
~1670 ftW
Square
Hjalmar Brantings Plads, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Hjalmar Brantings Plads is a square between Stockholmsgade and Oluf Palmes Gade in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is named for the Nobel Peace Prize-winning former Swedish prime minister Hjalmar Branting.
~340 ftN
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, National Romantic style architecture
Gustaf Church, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Swedish Gustaf's Church, part of the Church of Sweden Abroad, is the church of the Swedish congregation in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built between 1907 to 1911 to the design of Swedish architect Theodor Wåhlin and is named after King Gustaf V of Sweden.
~430 ftW
Contemporary art in 19th-century setting
Den Frie Udstilling, Copenhagen
3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen?

Nearby attractions include Carl Nielsen Monument, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Gustaf Church, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Oslo Plads, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Den Frie Udstilling, Copenhagen (3 min walk).

How to get to Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen:

Bus

Papuga (2 min walk)
Østerport St. • Lines: 23, 27 (3 min walk)

Train

Østerport (4 min walk)
Nørreport (22 min walk)

Light rail

Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (4 min walk)
Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (23 min walk)

Metro

Østerport • Lines: M3, M4 (5 min walk)
Marmorkirken • Lines: M3, M4 (12 min walk)

Ferry

Nordre Toldbod • Lines: 991, 992 (12 min walk)
Refshaleøen • Lines: 991, 992 (18 min walk)