Copenhagen City Hall

Set on Copenhagen’s City Hall Square, this iconic and beautiful building was built in the years 1892-1905 and was designed by the architect Martin Nyrop with inspiration from Siena City Hall in Italy. In recent years, the City Hall has been featured in Danish hit TV series like "The Killing" and "Borgen".

City Hall is one of the tallest buildings in Copenhagen, and offers a great view over the city from its 105.6 meter-high tower. It is also an open public building where you can come and go as you please during the opening hours, except from the tower where you'll need to be escorted by a guide.

Guided tours

Join a guided tours of City Hall in English, Mon–Fri 1 pm and Sat 10 am. Price: 60 DKK
Tours in Danish Mon–Fri 10 am and 3 pm as well as Sat. 11 am. Price: 60 DKK

Tickets can be purchased here. 

If you just want to visit the tower, you can be escorted on Mon.–Fri. at 11 am and 2 pm / Sat at 12. Price: 40 DKK

Special tours of Copenhagen City Hall

If you are a group of 5 or more it’s possible to design your own guided tours, lasting from 1-2 hours including the tower, the special City Hall pancake and a glass of sparkling wine. Call +45 3366 2586 to learn more or write rundvisning@okf.kk.dk

Getting married in Copenhagen

It's possible to be married at City Hall - if you're interested in doing so, follow this link for more info: https://idocph.kk.dk/

Set on Copenhagen’s City Hall Square, this iconic and beautiful building was built in the years 1892-1905 and was designed by the architect Martin Nyrop with inspiration from Siena City Hall in Italy. In recent years, the City Hall has been featured in Danish hit TV series like "The Killing" and "Borgen".

City Hall is one of the tallest buildings in Copenhagen, and offers a great view over the city from its 105.6 meter-high tower. It is also an open public building where you can come and go as you please during the opening hours, except from the tower where you'll need to be escorted by a guide.

Guided tours

Join a guided tours of City Hall in English, Mon–Fri 1 pm and Sat 10 am. Price: 60 DKK
Tours in Danish Mon–Fri 10 am and 3 pm as well as Sat. 11 am. Price: 60 DKK

Tickets can be purchased here. 

If you just want to visit the tower, you can be escorted on Mon.–Fri. at 11 am and 2 pm / Sat at 12. Price: 40 DKK

Special tours of Copenhagen City Hall

If you are a group of 5 or more it’s possible to design your own guided tours, lasting from 1-2 hours including the tower, the special City Hall pancake and a glass of sparkling wine. Call +45 3366 2586 to learn more or write rundvisning@okf.kk.dk

Getting married in Copenhagen

It's possible to be married at City Hall - if you're interested in doing so, follow this link for more info: https://idocph.kk.dk/

Copenhagen City Hall is built in the years 1892-1905 and designed by the architect Martin Nyrop.

In the Danish television series "The Killing" the Copenhagen City Hall is the office of Troels Hartmann, and in "Borgen" the interior is the offices of The Moderate party.

Copenhagen City Hall was built in the years 1892-1905, designed by architect Martin Nyrop in the National Romantic style, but with inspiration from Siena City Hall in Italy.The building is situated at The City Hall Square and is (with its 105.6 meters) one of the tallest buildings in the city.

It is free to visit the City Hall. Guided tours and tours of the tower available for a small fee.

Guided tours in The City Hall
In English: Monday – Friday at 13:00. Saturday at 10:00.
Price: DKK 50

Starting point: The City Hall Information, by the main entrance

Tours in the tower (please note that the tower is closed until 1 January 2020)
Monday – Friday at 11:00 and 14:00. Saturday at 12:00
Price: DKK 30                                

Starting point: The City Hall Information, by the main entrance

*Please note: Tours may by cancelled on days with big events. Contact the City Hall Information for more information (phone +45 3366 2586).

H.C. Andersen statue
To the right of the City Hall is the famous bronze statue of writer Hans Christian Andersen, made by Henry Luckow-Nielsens in 1965.

This iconic building in the heart of the city is the headquarters of the Lord Mayor of Copenhagen and the municipal council.

Bus
2A 5A 6A 12 26 33 250S

Train
Central Station, Vesterport Station

Copenhagen City Hall | Attraction in Copenhagen 

Copenhagen City Hall is the headquarters of the municipal council as well as the Lord mayor of the Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark. 

Iconic building the heart of Copenhagen, and the seat of the city council.