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A perfectly preserved 17th‑century star fortress where red barracks, a windmill and grassy ramparts create a quiet green refuge beside Copenhagen’s harbour.
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Kastellet · Best Landmarks · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Landmarks near Kastellet
Discover the best landmarks near Kastellet. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best landmarks near Kastellet
Kastellet
A living star-shaped fortress blending Danish military history, scenic urban parkland, and tranquil harborside walks in central Copenhagen.
Gl. Hovedvagt, Kastellet 1, 2100 København
Monument to Denmark's international activities after 1948
A modern monument at Kastellet in Copenhagen honoring Denmark’s international peacekeeping and aid missions since 1948, set amid historic fortress surroundings.
Kastellet, 2100 København
Our Fallen
A bronze tribute to World War II sacrifice, standing sentinel at Kastellet's gate since 1957.
1263 København K
St Alban's Church
Copenhagen's only Anglican church, a Gothic Revival gem gifted by a future British queen to her homeland.
Churchillparken 11, 1263 Indre By
Inugsuk
Arctic stone monument honoring explorer Peter Freuchen and Inuit heritage on Copenhagen's waterfront.
Langelinie, 2100 København
Gefion Fountain
Bronze goddess and oxen eternally plowing Zealand from the sea—Copenhagen's largest monument to Norse myth.
Churchillparken, 1263 København K
Iver Huitfeldt Memorial
A towering tribute to Admiral Huitfeldt's heroic last stand at sea, crowned with Victory.
Nordre Toldbod 16, 2100 København
Langelinie Park
Copenhagen's iconic waterfront where the Little Mermaid gazes eternally toward the sea.
Nordre Toldbod, 1259 København
Maritime Monument
Honoring Denmark’s seafaring legacy, the Maritime Monument in Østerbro is a striking, evocative memorial nestled in the heart of Copenhagen’s leafy cityscape.
2100 Copenhagen
The Little Mermaid
Copenhagen’s small yet iconic harbor muse, a bronze mermaid on a rock weaving together fairy tale, maritime history, and waterfront city life.
Langelinie, 2100 København Ø
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