Church of Our Saviour
Church · Christianshavn, Copenhagen

Church of Our Saviour

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The Church of Our Saviour was completed in the late 17th century. Its tower features a gilded spire with an external staircase. Climbers reach the top for views across Copenhagen.

On day 2 of Copenhagen by Bike

Good to know

Tickets
Church entry is free. The tower climb needs a paid ticket and may close in bad weather.
Time needed
45 to 60 minutes to visit the church and climb the tower.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid queues on the narrow staircase.
Getting there
Metro to Christianshavn station, then a five minute walk.

Itineraries with Church of Our Saviour

Day 2 of Copenhagen by Bike

Christianshavn and Christiania

How Church of Our Saviour fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Bike to ChristianshavnChristianshavn Canal
  2. 10:30Visit Freetown ChristianiaFreetown Christiania
  3. 15:00Explore Our Saviour's ChurchChurch of Our Saviour
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Church of Our Saviour questions

Can you climb the tower at the Church of Our Saviour?

Yes. The external staircase leads to an observation platform near the top.

Is the Church of Our Saviour free to enter?

Entry to the church itself is free. A separate ticket is needed for the tower.

How many steps are there to the top?

There are 400 steps in total, with the final section outdoors.

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