Church of Our Saviour
Copenhagen, Denmark
The Church of Our Saviour is a baroque landmark in Copenhagen known for its external spiral staircase that climbs to a rooftop offering panoramic city views. Its striking architecture and accessible tower make it a favorite stop for travelers seeking both history and scenery.
Why choose Church of Our Saviour
Climbing the winding staircase lets you experience the church from a unique angle that few other sites provide, and the rooftop panorama frames the city in a way you won’t find from ground‑level viewpoints. You’ll leave with a sense of height and history combined.
Best for: History lovers · Architecture · Photography · First-timers
Start your Copenhagen morning at the Church of Our Saviour
Begin with the spiral tower for city views, then walk to nearby Nyhavn for a canal stroll, finishing at The Round Tower for a quick glance at its interior.
- Morning — Church of Our Saviour
- 10:30 — Nyhavn
- 11:30 — The Round Tower
Visit tips
- Use the side entrance on the right to skip the main lobby line.
- On a clear day, the best view is from the highest point of the spiral tower.
- Arrive early in the open hours to avoid the midday crowd.
- Set aside about 45 minutes for the climb and the view.
Plan your visit
- Recommended duration: 1–1.5 hours — includes climb and rooftop view
- Best time of day: Early morning, before 12:00 — fewer visitors on the staircase
- Hours: 11:00–15:30
- Entry: Free to visit
- Booking: not required — tickets at the gate
- Category: church
- Rated 4.6 by 10151 reviewers
- Tags: city views, architecture, historical, family friendly
Nearby attractions
- Nyhavn — attraction, 10 min walk
- The Round Tower — attraction, 19 min walk
- Amalienborg Palace — attraction, 15 min walk
- Christiansborg Slot — landmark, 12 min walk
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek — attraction, 17 min walk
- National Museum of Denmark — attraction, 15 min walk
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