Tøjhusmuseet, Copenhagen

Name: Tøjhusmuseet
Address: Tøjhusgade 3, Copenhagen, 1220, Denmark
Telephone: +45 33 13 44 11

#320 among attractions in Copenhagen

Museum, History museum, Military museum, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Danish War Museum is a museum of military history and arms on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is located in Christian IVs arsenal Tøjhuset, from which it takes its former name. On 1 July 2018, the name was changed from the Royal Danish Arsenal Museum to The Danish War Museum, in order to make it easier for guest to discern the nature of the museum. ()

Local name: Krigsmuseet Established: 1970 (54 years ago)Visitors per year: 71.5 thous.Coordinates: 55°40'27"N, 12°34'49"E

Address

Tøjhusgade 3Indre By (Slotsholmen)Copenhagen 1220 Denmark

Contact

+45 33 13 44 11

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Day trips

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

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

~1930 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...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
10 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...
0.4 miN
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...
~570 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...
~610 ftNW
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...
~1430 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
7 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.
~1130 ftN
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
6 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.
~590 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.
~500 ftW
Canal
Frederiksholms Kanal, Copenhagen
3 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.
~460 ftS
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.
0.4 miW
Nightlife, Cinema, Anton Rosen
Grand Teatret, Copenhagen
11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Tøjhusmuseet open?

Tøjhusmuseet is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Tøjhusmuseet?

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

How to get to Tøjhusmuseet by public transport?

The nearest stations to Tøjhusmuseet:

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (4 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (7 min walk)

Bus

Børsen • Lines: 2A (4 min walk)
Stormbroen, Nationalmuseet • Lines: 23, 2A (5 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)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (18 min walk)