Best Landmarks in Køge

Copper-topped towers, lifting roadway and harbor breezes make Knippelsbro a compact, characterful bridge linking historic Slotsholmen with canalside Christianshavn.

Commanding Højbro Plads on a rearing horse, Bishop Absalon’s bronze monument unites Copenhagen’s medieval origins, maritime wealth and political power in a single urban icon.

A five‑circle pedestrian bridge that turns a simple canal crossing into an artful pause above Copenhagen’s harbour, inspired by sailing ships and city life.

Historic lighthouse and world-class bird observatory at Denmark’s northern tip, with sweeping sea views, immersive exhibitions, and a welcoming café.

A reclined wooden giant inviting you to sit on his legs and gaze across the Copenhagen suburbs.

Golden onion domes, royal ties and incense-filled ritual make St. Alexander Nevsky Church Copenhagen’s most evocative glimpse into Russian Orthodox tradition.

Historic Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen, where the Danish Parliament works daily beneath copper spires in a single complex shared with courtrooms and royal state rooms.

A soaring timber‑lined footbridge and high‑speed rail hub turning everyday commuting into a slice of contemporary Danish architecture and panoramic landscape.

An award-winning curved steel bridge for cyclists and pedestrians, glowing like a ribbon across Copenhagen's Inner Harbour.

Copenhagen's peaceful inner lakes: a 6.35-km loop of tranquility, birdlife, and authentic local culture.

Medieval tower, Denmark's first lighthouse, baroque treasures in a historic port town.

A vivid orange cycle bridge that snakes above Copenhagen’s harbour, blending everyday commuting with elevated views, smart design and pure two‑wheeled pleasure.

Brick-clad beacon of Frederiksberg’s independence, this 1950s functionalist town hall blends civic power, mid‑century Danish design and views across leafy Copenhagen.

A quiet yet powerful royal monument in Christiansborg’s riding ground, uniting a pivotal Danish king with the groundbreaking sculptor who cast him in bronze.

Red-brick Romanesque revival in Copenhagen’s historic Nyboder, St. Paul’s Church marries naval heritage, serene worship and quietly striking architecture.

A towering column of bronze horn players above Copenhagen’s City Hall Square, blending Bronze Age symbolism, brewer philanthropy and urban theatre in one landmark.

A three‑meter scrap‑metal thinker on Copenhagen’s harborfront, ZinkGlobal fuses industrial leftovers and big ideas into one striking, waterfront sculpture.

A hidden underwater drama in Copenhagen’s Slotsholm Canal, where a merman and his sons reach eternally toward the world above in a haunting folk-tale tableau.

Compact Baroque guardhouse with a crown‑topped tower, anchoring Copenhagen’s historic naval base on Holmen amid water, lawns and centuries of maritime heritage.

Medieval streets, royal palaces, and European shopping converge in Copenhagen's historic heart.

Copenhagen's alternative heart: indie design, artisanal cafés, and multicultural energy on a legendary shopping street.

Copenhagen's iconic waterfront where the Little Mermaid watches over history, art, and maritime grandeur.

Historic waterway where 400 years of maritime heritage meets contemporary creativity in Copenhagen's most cinematic district.

Industrial waterfront landmark offering sweeping sea vistas and authentic coastal atmosphere.

Medieval charm meets modern café culture in Copenhagen's most atmospheric historic square.

A modest 1910 fountain in a cobbled Old Town square, Vandkunsten Springvand quietly retells Copenhagen’s centuries‑old story of water, trade and everyday city life.

Royal island's scenic waterway where Danish history, palaces, and museums converge in picturesque harmony.

A bustling central boulevard where Copenhagen’s traffic, Tivoli’s towers and Hans Christian Andersen’s bronze likeness meet in the shadow of City Hall.

Nørrebro's revitalized heart where historic charm meets contemporary café culture and public art.

Denmark's largest medieval town square, where seven centuries of history unfold on cobblestones.

An elegant 19th‑century canal bridge linking Copenhagen’s busy heart to Slotsholmen, with city views above and the haunting “Agnete and the Merman” sculpture below.

A striking harbourside media headquarters where modern Danish architecture, working waterfront life and new Copenhagen urbanism meet on the edge of the inner harbour.

Elegant neo‑Renaissance corner of the Søtorvet ensemble, where Copenhagen’s inner city meets the Lakes and Queen Louise Bridge in a classic urban tableau.

A modest granite arch linking Slotsholmen and Indre By, Holmens Bro offers understated views into Copenhagen’s political heart and canal-side cityscape.

Harbourfront monument where stone, sea breeze and maritime symbols keep the naval battles of Køge Bugt and their admirals alive on Køge’s working waterfront.

A solemn memorial to Denmark's liberation from Nazi occupation, standing in Køge's historic market square.

A defiant monument honoring Caribbean resistance to Danish colonialism, challenging Europe's colonial narratives.

A modest memorial stone in central Køge marking the 1807 “Clogs Battle,” where local militia faced British troops during the turbulent Gunboat War.

Harbourfront monument on Køge’s quay, quietly marking the dramatic naval battles once fought in the bay where today only fishing boats and leisure craft glide.

A quiet, authentic townhouse facade on Copenhagen’s grand Bredgade, offering a subtle glimpse into the city’s historic Frederiksstaden streetscape.