Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen
Located in Copenhagen, Denmark Grundtvig’s Church referred to as a Gothic cathedral, but it is a fine piece of expressionist architecture.
The building of the church was completed in 1940. It was built in commemoration of the Danish priest, poet, politician and reformer Nikolaj Frederik Severin Grundtvig. His philosophy influenced modern danish national conciseness.
Even thought the only decoration of the church is a yellow brick and there are no frescos or stained glass windows, interior of the church is quite traditional. It has the elements of a traditional Gothic church: massive columns,pointed arches, triple nave and choir. The beech wood chairs, with wickerwork seat are a fine example of a traditional Danish furniture design.
Gruntvig’s Church is worth visiting, if you are an architecture admirer.
Address: På Bjerget 14B, 2400 København NV, Denmark
Photos by Ludwig Favre.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Grundtvig’s Church, På Bjerget 14B, 2400 Copenhagen NV, Denmark
- Coordinates
- 55.71658, 12.53389
- Access
- Visitors are welcome for sightseeing outside services, funerals and other church events. The south entrance is level; the tower porch has a 20 cm step and a portable ramp. Stairlifts serve the crypt stairs when a church attendant assists; the public tower tour requires stairs and has no elevator. Call the attendant if you need help: +45 24 47 18 06.
- Admission
- Entry for ordinary church sightseeing is free. The church’s public guided tour of the church and tower costs DKK 50 per person; children under 12 pay DKK 20. Tours require registration through the official calendar. A valid companion card permits one free companion.
- Time needed
- The guided tour’s introductory talk lasts about 30 minutes. The church, crypt, attic and tower can then be explored independently; the church publishes no fixed total visit duration. The tower and crypt involve stairs.
- Best season
- The church publishes no preferred season and welcomes visitors year-round. Exact sightseeing access varies by week and may change for services or funerals; check the church’s live schedule before going.
- Opening hours
- The church updates its sightseeing hours weekly. For October 19–25, 2026, the posted schedule lists Tue 10:00–15:45; Wed 10:00–11:00 and 13:00–15:45; Thu 10:00–15:45; Fri 10:00–11:00 and 14:00–15:45; Sat 10:00–12:00; Sun 12:30–13:45; Monday closed. Funerals may change access at short notice; no sightseeing during services. Check the live schedule for later dates.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-13
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-23
Location
Use the zoom buttons or pinch to zoom. Use arrow keys to pan when the map is focused.
Interactive map loads when in view.
Suggest an edit
No account needed. Your update goes to the editor for review.
Explorer Passport
Next badge: Trail Scout
Unlocked after exploring 5 different unusual places.
0 of 5 places explored
Discover more from Unusual Places
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
