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 outside worship services, funerals and other church use; the church updates opening times weekly because funerals can change access. Step-free access is available at the south entrance. The tower porch has a 20 cm step with a portable ramp; the crypt is reached by stairs or stairlifts—contact a church attendant for help. Public tower tours include stairs and have no elevator.
- Admission
- Ordinary church sightseeing is free. Scheduled public church-and-tower tours cost DKK 50 per person; children under 12 pay DKK 20. Check the official calendar for dates and registration.
- Time needed
- For a public tour, the introductory talk lasts about 30 minutes; visitors may then explore the church, crypt, attic and tower independently. A normal church visit has no official recommended duration.
- Best season
- No preferred season is published; visitors are welcome year-round, but exact opening hours vary weekly and may change for funerals or services.
- Opening hours
- The church publishes opening hours week by week; Monday is closed, and the other days and hours vary. Funerals can cause short-notice changes, and no sightseeing is allowed during services. Check the official live weekly schedule before going.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-13
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-13
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