Copenhagen Sights

Holmens Kirke

#36 of 333 things to do in Copenhagen

#61 of 587 things to do in Denmark

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  • Address
    • Holmens Kanal 9
  • Transport
    • 1A, 2A, 11, 29, 350S
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 33 13 61 78
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat May-Sep, 10am-3pm Mon-Fri, 9am-noon Sat Oct-Apr

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Lonely Planet review for 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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