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This 17th Century tower and observatory is one of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings. Located today on one of the city center's busy shopping streets, it's easy to escape the crowds and walk up the wide spiral path to the top of the tower.
The Round Tower is one of Denmark's most iconic buildings, which houses exhibitions, concerts and other activities.
The Round Tower (Danish: Rundetårn) is a 17th-century tower in Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark.
The Round Tower is open 362 days a year. Read more about opening hours, prices, methods of payment - and last but not least where to find us.
Located in the heart of Copenhagen you will find The Round Tower – one of Denmark’s most iconic historical buildings. Besides the characteristic Spiral Ramp leading visitors towards a spectacular 360-degree city view, the tower is also home to exhibitions, concerts events and Europe’s oldest working Observatory.
The British bombardment of Copenhagen in 1807 was not just a catastrophe for the city. The rain of bombs, grenades and rockets also led to what has been called the world's first example of rocket-based astronomy - with the Round Tower in an important role. Read more.
Oct 26, 2022 · Location: in the pedestrian street Købmagergade; a 20 min walk from the Town Hall Square. The Round Tower is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe. Since it was finished in 1642, until 1861, the tower was used as the observatory of the University of Copenhagen.
