Grundtvig Church (Grundtvigs Kirke)
Grundtvig Church (Grundtvigs Kirke)
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,452 contributions
Jun 2023
This was my third time in CPH, but the very first time I went to visit this unusual and beautiful Church. It is located outside the main tourist area, in the northwestern suburbs, and you need around half an hour to reach it by bus from downtown CPH.
Church was built in kind a "brutalist" Gothic style in the 20's of the previous century, so it's around 100 years old. It reminds on Reykjavik's main Church.
When approaching it from a quiet residential street it looks even scary, like a movie scene set. Interiors are long and huge, with high Gothic vaulted ceiling - all made of light yellow bricks. There aren't any decorations, so you feel the space, silence, peace and tranquility. The Altar is simple and modest and there're two organs - smaller and bigger one.
If you have time, I strongly advise visiting it. It will take around 1,5 - 2 hours of your time including transportation there and back.
Church was built in kind a "brutalist" Gothic style in the 20's of the previous century, so it's around 100 years old. It reminds on Reykjavik's main Church.
When approaching it from a quiet residential street it looks even scary, like a movie scene set. Interiors are long and huge, with high Gothic vaulted ceiling - all made of light yellow bricks. There aren't any decorations, so you feel the space, silence, peace and tranquility. The Altar is simple and modest and there're two organs - smaller and bigger one.
If you have time, I strongly advise visiting it. It will take around 1,5 - 2 hours of your time including transportation there and back.
Written June 29, 2023
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PadreJose
Lithgow, Australia428 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We caught the 6A bus from near Torvhallen to Bispepberg Torv on a Sunday morning. The church is very close to the bus stop. Before visiting the church we explored the Bispepberg cemetery, which is really the Grindtvigs Churchyard. The magnificence of the church is framed by the poplars of the cemetery’s central Avenue. The autumn landscape of the immaculately planned and managed cemetery was breathtaking. After spending some time there we headed back to the church. The interior was as inspiring and beautiful as expected. I’ve not been in a building with such soaring elegance. We had arrived at the end of a christening and chatted with parishioners, which enhances our appreciation of the place. This was a highlight of my visit to Copenhagen.
Written November 5, 2023
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gert p
12 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Exprostionist church architecture built 1921 - 1926, striking exterior in the shape of an organ. Example of brick expressionism
High, sober interior with Gothic architecture and modern geometric shapes
High, sober interior with Gothic architecture and modern geometric shapes
Written September 19, 2023
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Squidhead
Costa Mesa, CA444 contributions
Aug 2021
I always visit lots of churches when I travel - and always try to attend Sunday services. I did so with this church. It was an easy ride out of the main part of the city, on Bus 29. I had never seen a church with this style of architecture before and I was so moved. It's gorgeous. The service was so nice (even though I don't speak Danish) - the organ music was beautfiul and I was able to follow most of the service in the hymnal and the sheet they handed out. People were mostly dressed nicely as well. Some babies were baptized at the service I attended and that made it more special. I think that even non-churchgoers would enjoy visiting this church. Be sure to walk around outside and see the surrounding buildings with a similar architectural style.
Written August 29, 2021
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JxxChan
Hong Kong, China70 contributions
Aug 2019
Quiet and peaceful visit in this grand model charming building. I felt the freshness while there was a light shower when I arrived. Looks a bit out of the tourist district but not that far away even by bus.
Written February 11, 2020
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David
Lille, France1,905 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
If in Copenhagen you simply must visit. Its a very striking building in the middle of a residential area. The yellow brick interior must be pretty unique!
You can get there on the train system. Emdrup is the nearest stop.
You can get there on the train system. Emdrup is the nearest stop.
Written March 26, 2023
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stuartbeveridge2017
Blackpool, UK3 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
An absolutely stunning experienced not to be missed by visitors to Copenhagen. Certainly worth the trip from the centre of town. A beautiful example of how modern churches can be made to look as stunning as those with a long history.
Written October 13, 2023
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Niels L
Copenhagen, Denmark571 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
Fantastic architecture, seeing is believing, great to take a bike ride, really a must see and close to nature and fresh air.
Written February 9, 2019
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Markvince
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May 2013 • Couples
Over the years I have been into a great many churches and Cathedrals. Many of the older ones have years of history and stories behind them. Grundtvigs Kirke has something else - a splendour, an elegance and a majesty borne out of the simplicity of its internal design. Its external facade is nothing less than bold. Initially we were facing the wrong way trying to find the church on the other side of the road. When we turned around we were blown away by the enormity of the exterior particularly the tower.
We had trouble finding instructions on how to get there but it is relatively easy. Get the 6a bus from behind the Tourist Information Centre which is across the road and up from the entrance to the Tivoli. Sit at the front of the bus so you can see the bus stops listed on the screen. Get off at Bispebjeg Torv. It's about a thirty minute ride. Walk around the corner to the right about 100 metres and you will see the church down a road. Great spot to take your first photograph. Had my wife not found a picture of this church on Pinterest I would not have bothered visiting. But if you like visiting places like St Paul's Cathedral, Grace Cathedral and St Peter's at the Vatican add this to your list of 'must sees'. Be sure too to pick up a free printed copy of the history of the church which can be found at the entrance.
We had trouble finding instructions on how to get there but it is relatively easy. Get the 6a bus from behind the Tourist Information Centre which is across the road and up from the entrance to the Tivoli. Sit at the front of the bus so you can see the bus stops listed on the screen. Get off at Bispebjeg Torv. It's about a thirty minute ride. Walk around the corner to the right about 100 metres and you will see the church down a road. Great spot to take your first photograph. Had my wife not found a picture of this church on Pinterest I would not have bothered visiting. But if you like visiting places like St Paul's Cathedral, Grace Cathedral and St Peter's at the Vatican add this to your list of 'must sees'. Be sure too to pick up a free printed copy of the history of the church which can be found at the entrance.
Written May 30, 2013
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JP642013
Budapest, Hungary8 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
Grundtvigs Church is a bit off the beaten track in Copenhagen (cca 6km from the city centre), but one busride (6A if I remember well) takes you there in 20-25 minutes. It is located in the Bispebjerg district of the city. You can read a lot about it on the internet so I am not going into the details. I knew I was going to see something quite out of the ordinary and I did. From ouside the building, I would say, is interesting, especially the main facade. Walk around it before you go in, the setting itself is worth the time. But once you enter you just stand and gasp for breath. The shapes, proportions, materials (only brick and wood and the metal of the organs' pipes), the colours (various shades of yellow) and the light (shining in through clear glass windows) transports you. So do the workmanship, the unity of the design (by three generations of the Klint family) and the overall clarity and magnificence of it all. It certainly is one (and perhaps the first) outstanding example of modern Danish architecture and design. It decidedly added a lot to the experience that when we visited, on a sunny Saturday morning in early September this year we were all alone there. Then a Japanese family joined us and it was good to see they felt very similar about what they saw and to exchange our impressions. (Just let me add one more remark: later on the day we bumped into them in Frederiksborg Palace, Hillerod and then in Kronborg Castle at Helsingor!) We rounded off the day with a visit to the Round Tower in Co. center. Great day!
Written September 26, 2013
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Opening times please. We are coming to CPH on May 31st for 6 days.
Written May 7, 2018
Hi, I is the use of tripods permitted within the church?
Written January 20, 2018
Hi,
Is it possible to visit outside of the church's "open hours"?
Thanks!
Written February 22, 2015
How do you get there via public transport from the Nyhavn area. Or what is the closest metro stop to the Church?
Written January 29, 2015
Anne Katrine P
Copenhagen, Denmark
Bus 6A, wich has stops on "Rådhuspladsen" (city hall) and "Nørreport", till take you straight there. Get of 2 stops after you pass a statue of an owl on your right - or ask the busdriver to let you know, when it is time to get of.
Written March 22, 2015
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