St. Peter's Church, Copenhagen

Name: St. Peter's Church
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#175 among attractions in Copenhagen

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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. It is also notable for its extensive complex of sepulchral chapels. ()

Local name: Sankt Petri Kirke Completed: XV centuryArchitectural style: GothicSpire height: 256 ftCoordinates: 55°40'48"N, 12°34'15"E

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Indre By (Sankt Peders)Copenhagen Denmark

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St. Peter's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1040 ftSE
Famed pedestrian street lined with shops
Strøget, Copenhagen
6 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...
~1710 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Købmagergade, Copenhagen
9 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...
~1420 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.
~470 ftSE
1800s edifice with iconic sculptures
Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen
3 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.
~1390 ftNE
Dancing, Nightlife
Klosteret, Copenhagen
7 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.
~1280 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.
~1690 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Kunstforeningen, Copenhagen
9 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.
~640 ftN
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.
~690 ftNE
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites
Great Synagogue, Copenhagen
4 min walk • The Great Synagogue is the main synagogue of the Jewish community in Copenhagen, Denmark. The synagogue is defined by its unique architecture around the Ark.
~290 ftSE
Square
Bispetorv, Copenhagen
2 min walk • Bispetorv is a small public square in central Copenhagen, Denmark, located on the corner of Nørregade and Studiestræde. It takes its name from the Bishop's House, the official residence of the Bishop of Copenhagen, on the other side of Studiestræde.
~520 ftSE
Street
Dyrkøb, Copenhagen
3 min walk • Dyrkøb is a street in the Old Town of Copenhagen, Denmark. It runs along the south side of Church of Our Lady, linking Nørregade in the west with Fiolstræde in the east. Kunstnerkollegiet, a dormitory from 1815 designed by Christian Frederik Hansen, is located at the corner with Fiolstræde.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Peter's Church?

Nearby attractions include Bispetorv, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Larslejsstræde, Copenhagen (2 min walk), University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Reformation Memorial, Copenhagen (2 min walk).

How to get to St. Peter's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Peter's Church:

Bus

Teglgårdstræde • Lines: 5C (4 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 (7 min walk)
Vesterport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (11 min walk)

Metro

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

Train

Nørreport (8 min walk)
Copenhagen Central Station (15 min walk)

Ferry

Det Kongelige Bibliotek • Lines: 991, 992 (17 min walk)
Knippelsbro • Lines: 991, 992 (20 min walk)