Sight Indre By, Copenhagen
Rundetaarn
A sight in Indre By, Copenhagen, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 40 minutes.
Why go
17th-century observatory tower climbed by a spiral ramp, with rooftop views.
It is one of 14 curated places we feature in Copenhagen, alongside 5 sights, 2 activities and 2 bars & cafés. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Schønnemann and Royal Copenhagen Flagship Store. At about 40 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Indre By
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 40 min
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Copenhagen, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Schønnemann
Smørrebrød lunch restaurant open since 1877, with a long list of aquavit.
Food · 0.2 km straight-line - 2Royal Copenhagen Flagship Store
The porcelain maker's Renaissance house on Amagertorv, where set Christmas tables fill the upper floors each December.
Shopping · 0.3 km straight-line - 3Torvehallerne
Two glass market halls with smørrebrød, fish, coffee and pastries.
Food · 0.5 km straight-line - 4Rosenborg Castle
Renaissance castle holding the crown jewels, set in the King's Garden.
Sight · 0.5 km straight-line - 5Hotel d'Angleterre
Copenhagen's grand hotel on Kongens Nytorv, known for its elaborate Christmas facade that changes theme each year.
Stay · 0.6 km straight-line - 6Hviids Vinstue
Wine bar on Kongens Nytorv dating from 1723, crowded in December for its gløgg with almonds and raisins.
Drinks · 0.6 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Rundetaarn is a stop on our Scandinavian Capitals route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Copenhagen
4 more curated sights in Copenhagen. See the full Copenhagen guide.
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Nyhavn
17th-century canal lined with colorful townhouses and old wooden ships.
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Christiansborg Palace
Parliament and royal reception rooms on Slotsholmen, with a free tower view.
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Modern art museum and sculpture garden on the Øresund coast, 35 km north.
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Christiansborg Palace Tower
The tower of the parliament palace has a free observation deck over the old city's rooftops and spires.
When to go
Average daily highs in Copenhagen run from 3°C in January to 21°C in July; August is usually the wettest month.
Modelled monthly averages for Copenhagen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Copenhagen weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Rundetaarn, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Købmagergade 52A, 1150 København, Denmark
- Coordinates
- 55.68135, 12.57573
- Destination
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Rundetaarn: quick answers
How much time do you need at Rundetaarn?
Plan on about 40 minutes at Rundetaarn. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
Where is Rundetaarn?
Rundetaarn is at Købmagergade 52A, 1150 København, Denmark, in Indre By. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Rundetaarn?
Rundetaarn appears on Scandinavian Capitals, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Rundetaarn to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Copenhagen.
Plan Copenhagen
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.