Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen

Name: Kunstforeningen
Address: Gammel Strand 48, Copenhagen, Denmark

#191 among attractions in Copenhagen

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery

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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. It was founded in 1825 to promote and support art through public exhibitions, lectures, acquisitions of art works for distribution among the members, support of artists and publications on art. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°40'39"N, 12°34'40"E

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Gammel Strand 48Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen Denmark

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

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

~670 ftNW
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
4 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...
~890 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
5 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...
~1910 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Jazzhus Montmartre, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Jazzhus Montmartre, tucked away in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a renowned jazz club that has been the cornerstone of the city's vibrant jazz scene since its inception in 1959. This intimate venue, often referred to as the "Copenhagen's Village Vanguard," has...
~1370 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Karel van Mander House, Copenhagen
7 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...
~290 ftSE
Museum dedicated to a single artist
Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen
2 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...
~400 ftW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
2 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.
~800 ftE
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
4 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.
~1810 ftSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
9 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.
0.4 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Klosteret, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Klosteret is a nightclub located at Hauser Plads 32 in Copenhagen, Denmark. With an area of circa 2000 square meters, it is the largest night club in Denmark. Klosteret was opened as a night club in February 2015 by the members of the pop group Infernal, Lina Rafn and Paw Lagermann. Infernal owned more than half the place.
~1420 ftW
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
7 min walk • The Grand Theatre, located in Mikkel Bryggers Gade, a small side street off Strøget, is one of the oldest cinemas in Copenhagen, Denmark. The cinema is based in the rear side of the Palace Hotel complex on City Hall Square. The building was completed to an Art Deco design by Anton Rosen in 1910.
~910 ftNE
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
5 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 Kunstforeningen?

Nearby attractions include Gammel Strand, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Naboløs, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Naboløs 2, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Kunstforeningen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kunstforeningen:

Metro

Gammel Strand • Lines: M3, M4 (2 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (9 min walk)

Bus

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

Ferry

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

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (12 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (16 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (13 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (16 min walk)