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Attraction · Copenhagen · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Church of the Holy Ghost in Copenhagen

Church of the Holy Ghost is an attraction in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark. This place has a story in the app. 34 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 200 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet and a water point.

Church of the Holy Ghost in Copenhagen
Church of the Holy Ghost in Copenhagen, photo 2
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The story

Story · Church of the Holy Ghost

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You're standing at the Church of the Holy Spirit, one of the oldest churches in Copenhagen. Start with the tower. Can you spot where the brickwork changes, somewhere along the way up? That's no accident. Work on the tower began in 1520, but the Reformation soon brought it to a halt. Building only resumed in 1582, pushed by Christoffer Valkendorff, then governor of Copenhagen. The new bricks were laid in a different pattern, so you can still see exactly where old meets new. The spire went up in August 1594. It's credited to Hans van Steenwinckel the Elder, although nobody has ever found the paperwork to prove it.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Wheelchair
Not accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near Church of the Holy Ghost

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 34 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Rosenborg Castle
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Rosenborg Castle · 740 m

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Photo: kallerna · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek · 790 m

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Photo: xiquinhosilva · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Church of Our Lady
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Church of Our Lady · 270 m

Thorvaldsen Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Thorvaldsen Museum · 270 m

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Photo: Leif Jørgensen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Christiansborg Palace
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Christiansborg Palace · 390 m

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Photo: eimoberg from Changwon, South Korea · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Hear the story of Rosenborg Castle on the spot with the app

Also within walking distance

The 10 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1Round TowerObservation tower · 270 m away
  2. 2SynagogenAttraction · 320 m away
  3. 3Church of HolmenAttraction · 500 m away
  4. 4National Museum of DenmarkMuseum · 510 m away
  5. 5Kongens NytorvAttraction · 590 m away
  6. 6The Stock Exchange buildingAttraction · 590 m away
  7. 7Copenhagen City HallAttraction · 590 m away
  8. 8Det Kongelige TeaterAttraction · 590 m away
  9. 9City Hall SquareAttraction · 620 m away
  10. 10Botanical GardenAttraction · 890 m away
All 117 points of interest in Copenhagen →

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Frequently asked questions

Is Church of the Holy Ghost wheelchair accessible?

No, according to OpenStreetMap it is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 140 m and a water point at 200 m.

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