Observation tower · Copenhagen · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Round Tower in Copenhagen

Round Tower is an observation tower in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 36 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 150 m you'll find a water point, a bench and a public toilet.

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The story

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Audio tour · Round Tower

2:15

You're standing at the Rundetaarn, the Round Tower of Copenhagen. King Christian the Fourth had it built as an observatory, and it was completed in 1642. First, look at the bricks. They're yellow and red, the colours of the royal house. They were brought over from the Netherlands, because Danish makers couldn't meet the high standards.

Read and hear 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

Opening hours: May 01-Sep 30; Mo-Su 10:00-20:00; Oct 01-Apr 30; Mo,Th-Su 10:00-18:00; Tu,We 10:00-21:00
Admission: Paid
Wheelchair: Partly accessible
Visitors: 580,000 a year (2015)

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 Round Tower

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 36 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Christiansborg Palace · 660 m

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Frequently asked questions

When is Round Tower open?

May 01-Sep 30; Mo-Su 10:00-20:00; Oct 01-Apr 30; Mo,Th-Su 10:00-18:00; Tu,We 10:00-21:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Round Tower wheelchair accessible?

Partly: according to OpenStreetMap it is only partly wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 10 m and a public toilet at 150 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Round Tower, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.