Church of Our Saviour
A baroque church in Christianshavn whose corkscrew spire has an outdoor staircase to the top.
About
Why visit Church of Our Saviour
Vor Frelsers Kirke's black-and-gold spire, completed in 1752, is climbed by an external spiral staircase that narrows near the top. Inside is a grand baroque organ supported by carved elephants.
Not to miss
Highlights
The moments that define a visit to Church of Our Saviour.
Spire climb
Around 400 steps, the last ones outside on the spiral.
Baroque organ
A richly carved instrument on elephant supports.
Christianshavn
Canals and houseboats right outside.
Local know-how
Visitor tips
Small things that turn a good visit into a great one.
The spire closes in bad weather and has limited capacity; not for those afraid of heights.
Wander to nearby Christiania and the harbour afterwards.
Nearby
Combine with
Other guides within a short walk.
Nyhavn
The postcard 17th-century harbour lined with painted townhouses, wooden ships and waterside terraces.
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Seat of the Danish Parliament, with royal reception rooms, ruins and a free tower viewpoint.
Open guideAmalienborg Palace
Home of the Danish royal family, with four rococo palaces and a daily changing of the guard.
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