Church of Our Saviour
Vor Frelsers Kirke
A Baroque church in Christianshavn with a black-and-gold spiral spire. An open-air staircase leads to the top, offering views over all of Copenhagen.
The church was built in the late 17th century, and its interior houses a huge Baroque organ supported by elephants. Its most famous feature is the spiral spire added in 1752. The last 150 steps wind around the outside of the tower and grow narrower as you climb. From the golden globe at the top you can see Nyhavn, Christiania, and the Øresund strait. Climbing the tower costs about DKK 70. Visitor numbers are limited, and the climb closes in strong wind or rain. Those who are afraid of heights should not attempt it. The church itself is free to enter. It is about a 5-minute walk from Christianshavn metro station.
Opening hours
Church 09:00–16:00; tower approx. 09:30–19:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Freetown Christiania
- Nyhavn
- The Black Diamond (Royal Danish Library)
- Amalienborg Palace
- Copenhagen Opera House
- Frederik's Church (Marble Church)
- Designmuseum Danmark
- Christiansborg Palace