Nyboder Mindestuer – Memorial Rooms of the Naval Barracks
Step inside one of Nyboder’s oldest yellow houses to discover the intimate Memorial Rooms that reveal centuries of everyday life for Danish naval families.
Set inside one of Nyboder’s oldest terraced houses at Sankt Pauls Gade 24, Nyboder Mindestuer is a small, atmospheric museum that recreates the everyday world of Danish naval families. Within a couple of low-ceilinged apartments, period furnishings, household objects and uniforms trace life from the 17th century onwards in Copenhagen’s famous yellow barracks. It is an intimate stop that deepens any stroll through the surrounding historic Nyboder district.
A brief summary to Nyboder
- Sankt Pauls Gade 24, København K, København K, 1313, DK
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Sunday 11 am-2 pm
Local tips
- Plan your visit for a Sunday late morning or early afternoon, as the museum generally opens only for a short window around midday.
- Allow time both for the small indoor exhibits and a slow walk around the surrounding Nyboder rows to connect the interiors with the wider district.
- Mind the low ceilings, narrow doorways and uneven floors inside the historic house, especially if you have limited mobility or are tall.
- Bring a light layer or jacket; older buildings can feel cool indoors even on warmer days.
- Read the information panels carefully, as they place the small rooms within the broader story of Copenhagen’s naval and social history.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Information Boards
Getting There
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Metro and short walk
From central Copenhagen, take the M3 or M4 metro line to Marmorkirken Station; trains run every few minutes and the ride from Copenhagen Central Station takes about 5–10 minutes. A standard single ticket in the city zones typically costs about 20–30 DKK. From Marmorkirken it is roughly a 10–15 minute walk along mostly level pavements through the historic centre to the Nyboder district and Sankt Pauls Gade 24.
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City bus plus walk
Several inner-city bus routes run through the Copenhagen K area and stop within a 5–10 minute walk of Nyboder, with typical journey times of 10–20 minutes from major hubs such as Nørreport or Copenhagen Central Station. A single bus ticket generally costs around 20–30 DKK within the central zones and can be bought via ticket machines or mobile apps. Buses run frequently during the day, but services are less frequent in the evening and on weekends.
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Bicycle from city centre
Copenhagen’s extensive cycle lanes make it straightforward to reach Nyboder by bike from most central neighbourhoods in about 10–20 minutes. You can use city bikes or standard rentals, usually costing from roughly 50–150 DKK per day depending on the provider. The route is mostly flat and on segregated lanes, but be aware of busy intersections and follow local cycling etiquette, especially during weekday rush hours.
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Taxi from central Copenhagen
Licensed taxis are readily available in central Copenhagen and can bring you directly to Sankt Pauls Gade 24 in about 10–15 minutes from areas like the Central Station or City Hall Square, depending on traffic. Typical fares for this distance are in the region of 120–200 DKK, with higher prices at night and on public holidays. Street parking around Nyboder is limited and controlled, so taxis can be more convenient than driving yourself.
Nyboder location weather suitability
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Discover more about Nyboder
Historic doorway into Copenhagen’s naval quarter
Nyboder Mindestuer occupies one of the very first houses built in the Nyboder district, a row of modest terraced homes commissioned by King Christian IV in the 17th century for sailors of the Royal Danish Navy and their families. Tucked into Sankt Pauls Gade 24, the museum is embedded in the still-inhabited barracks area, so stepping inside feels like crossing a threshold between a working neighbourhood and a preserved slice of history. From the outside, the house blends into the long, low terrace of iconic “Nyboder yellow” facades and small paned windows facing the cobbled street. Its simple, rhythmic architecture hints at the original purpose of the area: functional, uniform housing designed to keep naval personnel close to the harbour and shipyards, with their own schools, hospital and local services forming a self-contained community.Rooms that tell stories of everyday life
Inside, Nyboder Mindestuer unfolds as a series of compact rooms arranged much as they would have been when sailors’ families lived here. Period furniture, stoves, woven rugs and wooden chests evoke interiors from different centuries, while everyday utensils on shelves and hooks show how tightly space had to be shared. Exhibits highlight how each apartment was once split into a street-facing and a yard-facing unit, with families sharing narrow kitchens and basic facilities. Rather than grand displays of naval power, the focus stays on domestic detail: children’s beds tucked under sloping ceilings, work tools by the door, and carefully laid tables suggesting sparse yet orderly meals. The rooms illustrate how long-service obligations of up to twenty years shaped family life, and how generations grew up within the same rows, forming strong social ties in a close-knit environment.From royal project to living heritage
Panels and objects in the museum trace Nyboder’s broader story: from its foundation as a royal housing project linked to Denmark’s ambitions at sea, through expansions in the 18th century, to later demolitions and modernisation. They explain how the original single-storey houses once formed forty long rows, later adapted, extended and partially rebuilt as the navy and the city evolved. The Memorial Rooms also touch on the tougher chapters of Nyboder’s past. Overcrowding, low pay and limited schooling for children in earlier centuries contrast with the more stable conditions that arrived in the 19th and 20th centuries. Photographs, uniforms and documents connect these modest rooms to larger events in Danish military and urban history, showing how a purpose-built barracks quarter slowly transformed into a heritage neighbourhood.An intimate complement to the Nyboder streetscape
Because the museum occupies only a couple of apartments within a single terrace, a visit is compact yet concentrated. Its scale makes it easy to imagine the smells of coal smoke and cooking, the sounds of boots on the stairs and the comings and goings of sailors between sea and home. The setting within an authentic house gives a depth that outdoor information boards cannot fully convey. Outside the front door, visitors emerge directly into the characteristic grid of Nyboder streets, framed by rows of yellow houses and glimpses of St. Paul’s Church nearby. Exploring the Memorial Rooms before or after wandering the district ties the architecture, cobbles and colour together with vivid human stories, turning a picturesque quarter into a place with clear, lived-in memory.Planning a focused, rewarding visit
Nyboder Mindestuer is typically open only on limited days and hours, often Sunday midday, so timing a visit is essential. Once inside, the museum can comfortably be explored in under an hour, leaving ample time to continue through Nyboder or onward to nearby sights such as Frederiksstaden and the harbourfront. The rooms are compact, with low thresholds and some uneven flooring, reflecting the building’s age, but the overall atmosphere is quiet and unhurried. For anyone interested in social history, naval heritage or the textures of everyday life behind Copenhagen’s famous façades, this small museum offers a concentrated, memorable glimpse into centuries of maritime Copenhagen.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
St. Paul's Church
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
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The Wilde Shop
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Zane
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Viking Souvenirs
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Balthazar
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The Moose
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1105
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Bo-Bi Bar
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Skaal
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
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Mini Bar
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Lusso
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The Zoo
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Mirage
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Arch
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Rumors
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Scenic
- Tranquil
- Unique
- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Vintage Styles
- Rustic Designs
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Heritage Neighborhoods
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
- Panoramas
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
- Architectural Shots
- Aesthetic Corners
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Low Impact
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Locally Managed
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Day Trip
- Mindfulness
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
