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Kastellet

Name: Kastellet
Rating: 4.6

4.6 ·

Wander Kastellet, Copenhagen's star-shaped fortress with grassy ramparts. Circle the earthworks, pass the military buildings at its centre, and pause for a quiet moment away from the city bustle.

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Full description

Kastellet is a star-shaped 17th-century fortress whose grassy ramparts and moat make for one of Copenhagen's quietest walks. Reviewers describe the greenery on the embankments as a highlight, along with the military buildings at the centre that give the site a living, working character.

A museum sits within the grounds, and the fortress occasionally hosts events and concerts. People come here to stroll the ramparts, read, picnic, or approach it by public ferry.

Open from early morning until evening, it works well as a calm counterpoint to the busy centre.

A museum sits within the grounds, and the fortress occasionally hosts events and concerts. People come here to stroll the ramparts, read, picnic, or approach it by public ferry.

Open from early morning until evening, it works well as a calm counterpoint to the busy centre.

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Address

Gl. Hovedvagt, Kastellet 1, 2100 København, Denmark · Indre By

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

45 min

Best time

early morning, morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Walk the full circuit of the ramparts for the best views of the star shape
arrive early morning or at golden hour for quiet and good light
consider arriving by public ferry for a scenic approach.

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Reviews

Great peaceful spot in the city. Nice to walk around the star shaped greenery. There is a military base in the middle, which is quite interesting. I got a public ferry here which was a great way to travel. Also, it’s close to the little mermaid statue if you’re interested in seeing that.

Michael Wheeler

1/5

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