Lehn House, Copenhagen

Name: Lehn House
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#844 among attractions in Copenhagen

Neoclassical architecture

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The Lehn House is a historic townhouse on Strandgade in the Christianshavn neighbourhood of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is also known as the Tordenskjold House after Peter Jansen Wessel Tordenskiold commonly referred to as Tordenskjold, who for a while lived in the building. The Danish Authors' Society is now based in the property whose meeting facilities are also rented out for events. The rooms are notable for their lavish stucco ceilings and murals. ()

Coordinates: 55°40'22"N, 12°35'18"E

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ChristianshavnCopenhagen Denmark

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Karel van Mander House, Charlottenborg Palace, Strædet, Overgaden.

0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Karel van Mander House, Copenhagen
13 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...
0.5 miN
Contemporary art in a baroque palace
Charlottenborg Palace, Copenhagen
13 min walk • Charlottenborg Palace, a regal architectural gem, stands proudly in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. Built in the 17th century, this baroque-style palace is a testament to the grandeur of Danish royalty and a key attraction for visitors seeking a glimpse into the...
0.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping district
Strædet, Copenhagen
15 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.
~400 ftE
Museum
Overgaden, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Overgaden Neden Vandet 33 is a residential property in the Christianshavn neighborhood of central Copenhagen, Denmark.
~310 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Nicolai Eigtved
Christian's Church, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Christian's Church is a magnificent Rococo church in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen, Denmark. Designed by Nicolai Eigtved, it was built 1754–59.
0.4 miNW
Nightlife
Ved Stranden 10, Copenhagen
11 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.
~1180 ftW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Hans Jørgen Holm
Black Diamond, Copenhagen
6 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.
~690 ftN
Bridge, Civic center, Monuments and statues
Knippelsbro, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Knippelsbro is a bascule bridge across the Inner Harbour of Copenhagen, Denmark, connecting Børsgade on Zealand-side Slotsholmen to Torvegade on Christianshavn.
0.6 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Skuespilhuset, Copenhagen
15 min walk • The Royal Danish Playhouse is a theatre building for the Royal Danish Theatre, situated on the harbour front in the Frederiksstaden neighbourhood of central Copenhagen, Denmark.
~900 ftSE
Baths
Sofiegade, Copenhagen
5 min walk • Sofiegade is a street in the Christianshavn neighbourhood of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs from Christianshavns Kanal in the northwest to Christianshavns Voldgade and Christianshavns Vold in the southeast, passing Dronningensgade and Prinsessegade on the way.
~960 ftW
Bridge, Scenic walking areas
Cirkelbroen, Copenhagen
5 min walk • The Circle Bridge is a pedestrian bridge spanning the southern mouth of Christianshavn Canal in the Christianshavn area of central Copenhagen, Denmark. It connects Applebys Plads to the south with Christiansbro to the north. The bridge was designed by Olafur Eliasson.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lehn House?

Nearby attractions include Christianshavn, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Christian's Church, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Heering House, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Overgaden, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to Lehn House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lehn House:

Bus

Knippelsbro • Lines: 2A (2 min walk)
Christianshavn St. • Lines: 2A (4 min walk)

Ferry

Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (3 min walk)
Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (8 min walk)

Metro

Christianshavn • Lines: M1, M2 (4 min walk)
Kongens Nytorv • Lines: M1, M2, M3, M4 (13 min walk)

Train

Copenhagen Central Station (23 min walk)
Nørreport (25 min walk)

Light rail

Copenhagen Central Station • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (24 min walk)
Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (25 min walk)