Royal sights in Copenhagen
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Holmens Kirke
Not actually on Slotsholmen, but just across the canal that rings it to the northeast, the naval church was originally an anchor forge until being converted for worship in 1619. This is where many of Denmark’s great seafaring heroes are buried, including Admiral Niels Juel, who defeated the Swedish fleet in the Battle of Køge Bay in 1677. Typical of Lutheran churches, the interior is spartan but notable for its carved, 17th-century oak altarpiece. Netto Boat canal tours depart from here also. Dronning Margrethe and her consort Prince Henri were married here.
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Vor Frue Kirke
Copenhagen’s Domkirke (cathedral) is an austere, neoclassical building designed by CF Hansen and dates back to 1829. Crown Prince Frederik married Mary Donaldson here in 2004 amid great celebration. It is worth visiting to see the imposing sculptures of Christ and the 12 apostles by Denmark’s great neoclassical sculptor, Bertel Thorvaldsen.
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Frederiksstaden
Behind the bustle of Nyhavn is the city's poshest quarter, Frederiksstaden, home to the royal family, a grand marble church and other historic sites.
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