University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen

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The University of Copenhagen is a public research university in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is the second-oldest university in Scandinavia after Uppsala University, and ranks as one of the top universities in the Nordic countries and Europe. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°40'49"N, 12°34'20"E

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Indre By (Strøget)Copenhagen Denmark

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+45 35 32 26 26

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University of Copenhagen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Strøget, Købmagergade, Strædet, Church of Our Lady.

~810 ftSE
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...
~1400 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
7 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...
~1270 ftSE
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.
~310 ftS
1800s edifice with iconic sculptures
Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen
2 min walk • The Church of Our Lady is the cathedral of Copenhagen. It is situated on the Frue Plads public square in central Copenhagen, next to the historic main building of the University of Copenhagen.
0.4 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen
11 min walk • The Circus Building on Axel Torv in Copenhagen, Denmark. is a circular building completed in 1886 to serve as a venue for circus performances.
~1160 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Klosteret, Copenhagen
6 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.
~1370 ftS
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.
~1980 ftE
Contemporary art in a converted church
Kunsthallen Nikolaj, Copenhagen
10 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.
~320 ftW
Church
St. Peter's Church, Copenhagen
2 min walk • St. Peter's Church is the parish church of the German-speaking community in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is situated at the corner of Nørregade and Sankt Peders Stræde in the city's Latin Quarter. Built as a single-nave church in the mid-15th century, it is the oldest building in central Copenhagen.
~1480 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
8 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.
~730 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Folketeatret, Copenhagen
4 min walk • Folketeatret is a theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark. The theatre was founded in 1857, after an initiative from actor and theater director Hans Wilhelm Lange who managed the theater until his death in 1873.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Copenhagen?

Nearby attractions include Copenhagen University Library, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Frue Plads, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Krystalgade, Copenhagen (1 min walk), Latin Quarter, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to University of Copenhagen by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Copenhagen:

Bus

Teglgårdstræde • Lines: 5C (5 min walk)
Nørreport St. • Lines: 14, 150S, 15E, 184, 185, 350S, 5C, 6A (7 min walk)

Light rail

Nørreport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (6 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (12 min walk)

Train

Nørreport (7 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (16 min walk)

Metro

Nørreport • Lines: M1, M2 (7 min walk)
Rådhuspladsen • Lines: M3, M4 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (17 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (19 min walk)