8 · Sights
The Round Tower
The round tower of 1642 in the old town, with a spiral ramp instead of stairs and an observatory on top.
- By bike
- 1.1 km · 4 min
- About
- Finished in 1642, with a ramp instead of stairs
- Guide’s tip
- Walk up the spiral ramp; the view is worth it
The Round Tower was finished in 1642 as an observatory for the university. Inside, a wide spiral ramp winds to the top instead of stairs.
It’s the best view over the old town’s roofs.
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Markets
Torvehallerne
Two glass market halls by Nørreport, with more than sixty stalls of food from Denmark and further away.
6 min by bike from the shop
Royal
Rosenborg Castle
The Renaissance castle of Christian IV in the King's Garden, where the crown jewels are kept.
5 min by bike from the shop
Sights
Christiansborg
The palace of the Danish parliament on its own island, with a tower you can go up for free.
5 min by bike from the shop
Bridges
Dronning Louises Bro
The bridge across the lakes, full of bikes at rush hour and of people sitting on its edge on summer evenings.
8 min by bike from the shop