Book the perfect Church of Our Saviour tour! Read reviews and view photos. Full Refund Available up to 24 Hours Before Your Tour Date. Quick & Easy Purchase Process Directions View photos Our Saviour's is one of Denmark's most famous churches, and since the serpentine spire was inaugurated in 1752, climbing all 400 steps to the top has been very popular. Every year, more than 200.000 people climb the stairway to the top where Our Saviour stands on his globe and overlooks the royal city of Copenhagen.
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The Church of Our Saviour ( Danish: Vor Frelsers Kirke; [vɒ ˈfʁælsɐs ˈkiɐ̯kə]) is a baroque church in Copenhagen, Denmark, most famous for the external spiral winding staircase that can be climbed to the top, offering extensive views over central Copenhagen. It is also noted for its carillon, which plays melodies every hour from 8 am to midnight. The Church of Our Saviour, also known in Danish as "Vor Frelsers Kirke", is one of the most interesting landmarks in Copenhagen. The church itself was consecrated in 1696, but its iconic spire wasn't added until more than 50 years later. Discover Church of Our Saviour in Copenhagen, Denmark: Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen. Our Saviour's Church in Copenhagen This large baroque church in the Christianshavn district of Copenhagen is one of Denmark's major tourist attractions. With its twisted spire, the church is a national treasure, but also a living parish church for about 8000 people. Buildings from the baroque period are rather rare in Denmark.
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Sankt Annae Gade 29 Price & Hours Free 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Details Free, Churches/Religious Sites Type 1 to 2 hours Time to Spend Scorecard Value 5.0 Facilities 2.0 The Dutch Baroque style Vor Frelsers Kirke or Church of Our Saviour was built in 1696 and has been Christianshavn district's parish for over 300 years. Its highlight was the 312 feet (95 m) high spire completed in 1752. Visitors climb up the 400 steps to the top for a stunning 360 degree panoramic view of Copenhagen and beyond. From the Church of Our Saviour, you can see most of the Danish capital's major landmarks—including Christiansborg Palace, Marmorkirken, the Copenhagen Opera House, and the Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden. It's a photographer's dream (side note: why not check out this Copenhagen architectural photography guide ?). The Church of Our Saviour is a baroque church in Copenhagen, Denmark, most famous for the external spiral winding staircase that can be climbed to the top, offering extensive views over central Copenhagen. It is also noted for its carillon, which plays melodies every hour from 8 am to midnight.
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Church of Our Savior has the standard steeple and bell tower like many churches in Europe - however there is a twist. Instead of walking up to the top inside - you actually walk up the tower on the outside! A spiral staircase on the outside of the church tower (the spire) will provide an adrenaline rush for the height challenged. Our Saviour's Church offers a spectacular view of central Copenhagen from its top and lies in Chirtianshavn. The highlight of the place is its spiral staircase with 400 stairs, which carries visitors to the top of the tower, where a golden globe sculpture representing the Lord Jesus Christ is situated.
5,786 reviews #15 of 458 things to do in Copenhagen Historic SitesPoints of Interest & LandmarksReligious SitesChurches & Cathedrals Open now 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM Write a review About Opening hours of the tower: Every day, 09:00 - 20:00 from February 1st until December 31st. Opening hours of the church: Every day, 11:00 - 15:30. Church of Our Saviour (Vor Frelsers Kirke) in Copenhagen, Denmark is a 17th century creation famed for its twirling spire with external staircase. Built in the baroque style during the reign of Christian V, construction of this picturesque building was begun in 1680 and would take 14 years. It was consecrated on 19 April 1696.
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The 90 meter high spire is topped by a 4 meter high figure of Christ. Visitors can climb the spire's 400 stairs to a small platform which offers amazing views of the city. The church has a magnificent set of bells (the largest carillon in northern Europe) which ring at intervals throughout the day. The church was built in Christianshavn. The Church of Our Saviour is a baroque church in Copenhagen, Denmark, most famous for the external spiral winding staircase that can be climbed to the top, offering extensive views over central Copenhagen. It is also noted for its carillon, which is the largest in northern Europe and plays melodies every hour from 8 am to midnight.
