The Round Tower

Observatory · Kultorvet

The Round Tower

Observatory · Kultorvet

Købmagergade 52A, 1150 København, Denmark

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The 17th-century Round Tower in Copenhagen features a unique spiral ramp instead of stairs, leading to stunning panoramic views of the city and beyond.

Købmagergade 52A, 1150 København, Denmark Get directions

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"Rundetårn, built by King Christian IV, offers incredible views of the city from its tower observatory." - Travel + Leisure Editors

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"Visiting famous landmarks in historical centers of European medieval cities often involves climbing various sorts of towers, be it a fortress, a castle or a cathedral. However, one of the most unusual of such places is situated in the heart of Copenhagen. The Rundetårn, literally the round tower, is noted for its lack of stairs. Instead this 34.8 m high tower has a smooth slanted spiral corridor. This 209m (964 foot) long spiral ramp winds itself 7.5 times round the hollow core of the tower. The tower was originally built as an astronomical observatory. The ingenious builders avoided the use of stairs in order to make the lugging and towing of heavy and fragile astronomical equipment to the top of the tower, possible. The tower was commissioned by King Christian IV and designed by architect Hans Steenwinckel the Younger. It remained in use as an observatory until mid 19th century when light pollution from the city and vibrations from the street traffic made accurate observations impossible. Today there is still an old telescope on the roof that is used by amateurs during the winter. However, the unusual internal structure of the tower gave rise to a quite peculiar activity, racing up and down the tower with various sorts of vehicles. In 1726, Emperor of Russia Peter the Great ascended the corridor on horseback. The first bicycle race in the tower was organized in 1888. In 1902, a Beaufort car was the first motorized vehicle to ascend this tower. The current bicycle record is 55.3 seconds and was set in 1993 by Ole Ritter in a race against Leif Mortensen. In 1989, Thomas Olsen went up and down the Rundetårn on a unicycle in 1 minute and 48.7 seconds. The upper part of the main facade is decorated by a gilded rebus, designed by King Christian IV himself. The rebus can be read as “Lead God, the right teaching and justice into the heart of the crowned King Christian IV, 1642.” The tower also contains a toilet used by the researchers and astronomers working in the tower and consisting of a seat almost at the top and a shaft leading down to the bottom floor built into the hollow core. This shaft has no way of emptying it nor any ventilation to the outside, making it arguably one of the world’s largest and earliest septic tanks." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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"Walking along the winding streets of central Copenhagen , you will invariable chance upon the 17th-century Round Tower, with an observation deck that affords great views over the city and to Sweden in the distance. To reach the top, you walk up an interior spiral ramp with no stairs, designed to allow horses and carts in earlier times to ascend to the library and observatory, and today kids have great fun racing up and down the cobbles. The tower is also the site of an annual unicycle race. The record round-trip time so far: just under one minute 50 seconds."

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Craig Smith

Google

A great little visitor attraction offering great views of Copenhagen from the top. Constant circling on the walk up and down can give those with travel sickness a bit of dizziness but there are seats situated along the way for those who need a rest. A traffic light system for getting to the viewing platform at the top is helpful but you may have s short wait to get outside.

Vicky F

Google

Short queue to get in. A sloped path most of the way to the top so not many steps. The current exhibition is really interesting and has lots to see. Great place to view the city from above.

Emese György

Google

I bet this huge tower has a great view, but we didn't go inside. It is very impressive from the outside and it is located in the centre of Copenhagen, so you can easily check it out if you're walking around that area. 🌇

Joana

Google

Amazing view from the top!🏰🛕🏡 The lovely art gallery surprised us with a great exposition! The tower is unique and very accessible because there aren't any stairs inside!👣 It's easy to go to the top and see the beautiful view in good weather.🏫 Highly recommended! 👀

Highway Video

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The Round Tower is a fascinating and unique historical landmark. The climb to the top is an unusual experience, with a spiraling ramp instead of traditional stairs. Once you reach the top, the panoramic views of Copenhagen’s skyline make the climb well worth it. The view is spectacular, offering a breathtaking perspective of the city's charming rooftops and iconic landmarks. Though it was very windy at the top, the experience was still incredible. Plus, tickets are quite affordable, making it an accessible experience for everyone.

Maria Rangelova

Google

Very nice tower with lots of history and amazing view! The price is very affordable for the city as well around 5 euros. Be prepared for walking up to the top with a slope. There's also a green light and red light going up the stairs before the outdoor view because the stairs are so small that they're only for one-way There's a small library, museum, and historical area on the way to the top where you can rest from the walking and learn new things. The view of Copenhagen is nice and romantic! Great place to see the city above.

Alex Iacobita

Google

Definitely worth a visit. The tower itself is really cool and you get a really nice view of the city as well. There’s benches on top so you can have a rest while enjoying the view.

Andrii Abramovych

Google

I was wondering if I should wait in line to get on the tower. The 15-20 minute queue is worth it, the panoramic views of Copenhagen are beautiful, it is interesting to look at the small observatory. It was also interesting to watch the changing of the royal guard.

Craig Smith

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Vicky F

Google

Short queue to get in. A sloped path most of the way to the top so not many steps. The current exhibition is really interesting and has lots to see. Great place to view the city from above.

Emese György

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Joana

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Maria Rangelova

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Alex Iacobita

Google

Definitely worth a visit. The tower itself is really cool and you get a really nice view of the city as well. There’s benches on top so you can have a rest while enjoying the view.

Andrii Abramovych

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Whit A.

Yelp

Easy and manageable historical experience. One gets the feeling of what it would have been like when this was originally built and the artifacts and experience remain intriguing and inspiring. The view from the top is fun.

Tabitha W.

Yelp

Honestly, if I had known how much walking was involved in this experience, I might have skipped it as we were doing a ton of walking just around the city in general. It is a long uphill trek to the top of the round tower. It's kind of neat, and you get a cool view at the top, so if you don't mind the walk, go for it.

Max S.

Yelp

A must visit and a nice walk to this historical church, tower, and art gallery. From the outside, all you see is a tall, round tower. Once inside, you've entered a beautiful church. The best part is hiking up the tower, while looking out the windows, and stepping inside the core, which has been covered in thick plexiglass. It's pretty freaky. It made my stomach feel uneasy when I looked down and couldn't see the bottom. A guy asked me how I could stand there so long when he could only peak in. You take an elevator to the top where you step outside, with a breathtaking view of the city. Out in the open, with only a decorated metal railing. In between, I viewed the modern art exhibition in the art gallery.

Jane G.

Yelp

An inexpensive way to see the city; not for those who hate heights. Worth it for any visitor to Copenhagen!

Lily H.

Yelp

Fun inexpensive place to spend an hour or. The walk up is not hard and the rewarding view at the end is worth it. There's a cool little staircase at the end with red light green light advising you when you can go up or come down. You can find brakes in between groups of people walking in order to take nice photos but know that there is a short line to get in to buy tickets and that during peak hours it can be quite busy in the tower.

Myra C.

Yelp

We very much enjoyed our visit to Round Tower in Copenhagen. It's an impressive piece of historical architecture and the building really is "round." The pathway to the top is cobblestones. Don't worry, there were plenty of rest spots and it's cool inside. An observatory sits at the tippy-top. A telescope awaits for viewing the sun during the day. We got lucky and got to see a Japanese Kimono display in one of the side rooms. It's worth the trip.

Bijal R.

Yelp

Waste of money. You go to the top and view is obstructed by gates. Look for other alternatives instead.

Tyler L.

Yelp

I visited the Round Tower as it is consistently listed as one of the top attractions in Copenhagen. This tower was originally built as an observatory for astronomers in the 1600s. The tower is a spiral of cobblestone flooring that swirls around until it reaches the top and was surprisingly strenuous. The highlight of this tower is when you reach the top. You get a wide open view of the the entire city. There is also a small church inside the tower. The tower is definitely a very unique attraction and was well worth it, as the entrance fee is only about 5 US dollars.

W G.

Yelp

This is one of the most beautiful buildings in the heart of Copenhagen. Built by Christian the 4th in 1642. A lovely sloping ramp to the top with beautiful views of the city. There was an exhibit on kimonos in an exhibition area near the top. Cost is reasonable. Can't remember the actual cost but less than visiting the surrounding castle. Definitely recommend

M n.

Yelp

No long line to get a ticket. Nice relaxing climb. Take your time and just enjoy the view of the city. It's quite and not too crowded in the month of September.

Melissa S.

Yelp

For scientists and science-appreciators alike, the Rundetaarn is a great place to visit when touring Copenhagen. I recommend wearing a good pair of shoes, because the cobblestone floor that goes around and around until you reach the top is quite a hike. There's much to see in here including an ornate old church, museum area, a small cafe, the rooftop city view, and the observatory itself. Along the ascent, you will find old artifacts from when this place was in its prime, including old star charts and various measurement devices (my Danish was not good enough to know exactly what some of them were for). An interesting phenomenon you can experience here is to go with a friend and have each of you stand in the small nooks on the outer walls. Have one friend talk along the edge of the wall, with your ear near the wall on your end. There's an acoustic effect where you can hear the other person very clearly, as though they were right next to you! Try it out when you visit.

Kathy V.

Yelp

The Round Tower (entrance fee) is included in the Copenhagen Card and that is why we came here. But I felt kind of underwhelmed by it. That may be because we had already observed the city from above with our ascent of the tower at Our Savior's Church, which is higher and I personally think is more interesting. But to each their own! We still wanted to get the utmost out of our cards, so while we were passing through the area, we went on in to the tower. It is a decent climb to the top with the observation deck. It isn't stairs, but a spiral incline. Although it is also completely brick/cobblestone. So it isn't an easy climb. Along the way are some interesting things. A window in to the adjacent church, historical tidbits in alcoves as you climb, an art exhibit in an adjoining room/gallery part way. At the top is an observatory with a telescope and information on the walls around the whole room...but it is blocked off from entering, so you can't actually get close to see or read those things on the walls. The art exhibit was cool, but I felt disappointed about not being able to see everything in the observatory area, and I think the views are better from an other vantage point in the city. If you are nearby and have the card, sure stop in. But I think I might have been even more disappointed if I had had to pay extra to get in.

Bruce K.

Yelp

This 17th century tower was built as an astronomical observatory. There's no lift and I do not believe that it is completely handicapped accessible, but the 7.5-turn helical corridor is certainly a marvel. Once you start around the first one, you're just climbing and climbing and climbing. It seems never ending. Thankfully, there are window ledges where you can stop and rest if you're an out of shape Yelper like myself. At the top, the view is impressive for a city that has very few skyscapers. The observation tower platform that goes around the outside at the top is 34.8 meters (114.1 feet). If the weather's good, you can see for miles. More than just the observation deck, stop and view the library as well. There is a toilet.

Tom D.

Yelp

Certainly worth a visit, just a short walk from the Stroget Shopping Street. It houses a lovely Church and also a Bell Loft. This tower is different that others as there are no stairs to climb up, rather there is a spiral incline that you walk up. Still good exercise but not the same as hiking up stairs. Once at the top you have a nice view of the city, especially as the tower is centrally located. The entrance fee is low which also makes it a good value. I actually visited and climbed the tower while my wife was shopping the Stroget.

Dave O.

Yelp

Round Tower had some really interesting views of the city. The walk is a lot more difficult then it looks but it's not impossible. If you have the energy take the climb. This in my opinion is something to do if you are in Copenhagen for a week. Any amount of time less then that there are much better things to experience.

Beth B.

Yelp

Worth the walk. Great view of Copenhagen with a few stops as you climb this tower built in the 1600's Beautiful wrought iron winds you around breathtaking views of the city. We'll work the 25Dkk to see.

PatrickJ T.

Yelp

The Round Tower is one of the tourist attractions we could visit (free of charge) using our Copenhagen Card. It was built from 1637 to 1642. One of the most recognizable structures in all of Denmark. At the top of the Round Tower you are treated to a nice view of the city. To get to the top, you must walk up a spiral ramp which wraps 7 times around the core of the tower. Halfway up the tower, I recommend stopping at the Library Hall. Cool art exhibits are shown here. We enjoyed the time we spent at The Round Tower. If you have the Copenhagen Card, then do not miss coming here. It is worth the price of admission. Get good views, learn a bit of history, and burn some calories on the walk to the top. Have fun.

Stella Y.

Yelp

The round tower is worth a visit, especially since it's centrally located right in the middle of Stroget. When you get inside, it's long spiral up since it used to be for horses and carriages to get to the observatory. However, there's many things to see along the way including a couple art museums, the view to the bottom, a church, etc. When you get up, there's a nice 360 view of the city and it's pretty breathtaking because you don't really realize how far you walk up. A short trip, but a great workout for a nice view!

Chris S.

Yelp

It's a round tower! This is a solid tourist stop if you're in Copenhagen. There's not a lot of world history stuff to see here but this is one of the better National history sites to visit. Wear your hiking boots or best walking shoes and get read for some exercise. The view is great when you get to the top and since I'm completely addicted to the Danish hot dogs, I will point out that you can pretty much smell all of the hot dogs from the top of this place...

Jacqueline T.

Yelp

What great views from the top! The climb is actually relatively easy - the slope isn't too steep. There was also a neat art exhibit on the way up as well as being able to see the church and bell loft. It's definitely worth a quick stop at.

Nicole L.

Yelp

This is such a fun activity to do when you are in Copenhagen! It is in the heart of the city and offers amazing views of Copenhagen. When my family was visiting me in Copenhagen, I took them here. While it is not free, it is very inexpensive. I think it is like $2 or $3 a person. What is so great about the round tower is that not only does it give you views of the whole city of Copenhagen and that you can see Sweden from the top of it, there are a few art exhibits on your way up to the top. Therefore, not only do you get amazing views, you get to see art work along the way. Something that is also super fun about the Round Tower is that when you are walking to the top, there are very few stairs. The building is circular and it is super fun to walk up. This is a super fun activity to do in Copenhagen and I highly recommend you do it.

Michael U.

Yelp

I beautiful church featuring a rounded observation deck overlooking Copenhagen this is a bargain deal for those looking to get a good look at the cityscape, particularly as the walk includes plenty of information and an deck mid-way presents a large art exhibit.

Elizabeth W.

Yelp

To get a panoramic view of Copenhagen make sure you come here! The tower itself is an impressive building, as is the view from the top. Walking to the top is made easy by the fact there are no stairs! There are also several places to stop on the way up; an old latrine, a glass floor in the middle with a view to the ground, a small museum and a fabulous astrological clock! We visited on our first day in CPH and helped me get my bearings of the city as well as experience a short burst of culture! Tip: this is included within the CPH card!

Iris S.

Yelp

For only 25 KR, this is definitely something everyone should do while visiting Copenhagen. It is only about 30 - 45 minute visit but can take longer if you're a slower walker or photographer and want to take beautiful photos of the 360* view of Copenhagen. There are pit stops along the way that you need to make sure you visit. The small original privy, the glass floor (difficult to find and often missed but right on your right hand side before you hit the stairs) and the bell tower.

Annemarie V.

Yelp

The round tower of Kopenhagen. Where the king once needed to get up on horseback, so there are no stairs, but a circular slope. I just loved it. Walking on the outer side (220 meters) it's quite easy to get up the whole 34 meters, even for people with heart problems or elderly. You just take your time. Once on the last floor (there are no real floors of course, but on your way up you can divert into some rooms and even have a view into the church) there is one small real one person circular flight of stairs both for going up the last meters as well as for going back down. That's quite unhandy on busy days.... :) At the top there is a wonderful circular view on the city of Kopenhagen. It was freezing cold!! The tower is in the middle of the city centre right in the shopping streets. You can walk in, pay 25DDK (€3,50 first rather cheap attraction that we found) and you walk up, any time of day and also in the evening. Very nice!

Kim N.

Yelp

I had briefly read about this structure but had no idea that I would run into because I was looking for the DOP hot dog stand. We didn't pay the entrance fee and get the views they talked about because we were on a time constraint. However as an appreciator of architecture, the observatory/church is intriguing. A helical ramp eliminating stairs, a LIbrary Hall above the church which also allows for a concert venue. KInda crazy to think something multifunctional was built in the 1600s!

Austen M.

Yelp

If I'm being honest I don't think there are a huge amount of the normal standout tourist type attractions in Copenhagen. (There are plenty of amazing beer and great food shops though to make up for it!) Anyway the point is this ain't spectacular, but it is worth a look. A large tower with what is like a winding cobbled road to the top and some decent views over the city once you at the summit. (Although there is a rather rubbish fence blocking your photo line) There is also a small gallery of tapestry type art half way up. Again nothing special but worth a brief look. All in you won't be astounded by this tower, but it is cheap to enter and worth seeing in my opinion.

Mandy L.

Yelp

Go on a clear day! Pros: - Only 25DKK! Accepts credit cards + cash - Conveniently located right next to the Studenterhuset - for direction purposes Can grab a Fransk hotdog from the stand right next to it for 34DKK - There is a museum inside with some pretty cool exhibitions - The ramp leading up to the tiny staircase to the top is beautiful preserved - can take some artsy pics there - Line moves really fast Cons: - View is blocked with a metal fence - place your camera in-between the fencing and you'll get your nice panorama - If you're a klutz, be careful on the narrow staircase at the top!

Jocelyn G.

Yelp

Totally a must do. The nice thing about there being almost no stairs is that most anyone can go up, including strollers. Just be careful on the way down! Great views from the top, open later than most of the tourist sites in April, cheaper than almost anything in the city...add to that the glass floor you can stand on over the "center" of Copenhagen, this was definitely a great late afternoon stop over. Don't forget to check all the random doors and hidey-holes!

Stephanie P.

Yelp

A good way to enjoy copenhagen from above for a small cost. 25dkk and you can walk up to this tower and even see a gallery on your way up. I have visited rundetårn few times when doing sightseeing with my friends that visit me and have got happily surprised by the gallery few times. The exhibition is changing so it is not every time as good but it is worth taking a look at. Apart from the gallery there are few more stops and details I like about this building. It has another stop where you can see the structure of the pillars of the church and there is also on the top before the stairs a spot where you can see the astrological map. Just look up on the ceiling. Took me few times of visiting to see that! There is also a small explanation brochure about it on one of the sidewalls. And of course I find it very fun to go up and down.. As it was made for horses, there are only stairs on the top, so the rest is just an uphill! And the view I think is worth it! If there is a nice day you can even bring some food and sit there to enjoy as there are some benches!

Rodney H.

Yelp

Camera worthy, free & quick tourist visit along a busy shopping street, close to the city center

Chloé Y.

Yelp

Definitely worth coming! Easy to access as it's in the city centre and also 'cos it's pretty much a gentle slope all the way up. Unfortunately the viewing platform can only be accessed by a set of stairs so if you're thinking you could get a wheel chair ALL the way up, you might be disappointed. As well as the viewing tower where you can get a nice view of Copenhagen, there is also a gallery space "The Library Hall", the Bell Loft, which you can see but not go in, further up pass the viewing platform is the observatory. It was closed off but you could peek in it.

Billy D.

Yelp

Touristy? Of course. Worth a stop? Yep. The Round Tower is a unique 800ft tall tower with no stairs. You pay the DDK 25 admission and can walk up the spiral incline to the top and get one of the best views of downtown Copenhagen from the heart of it. Skip the little "art museum" and gift shop, nothing that interesting, and you can do this in 45 minutes

Aly H.

Yelp

SUMMARY: Worth the visit. Check out the temporary museum exhibit. Beautiful church that is uniquely Copenhagen (free entrance) and also a great panoramic view. The Rundetårn is centrally located, so you don't have to go far out of your way to visit this landmark. The highlight though was the temporary museum exhibit: "Museum of Broken Relationships." I actually enjoyed the exhibit more than the Rundetårn itself!

Eva K.

Yelp

The Round Tower - the classic tourist destination that never disappoints. With only 25 kr (for adult) entrance fee, you can enjoy 360 degree view of the whole city and see all the beautiful old church spires from above. There are maps posted in certain points on the fence to tell you what's what so you could pretty much orientate yourself where you are looking at. The tower itself doesn't have steps on the 90% all the way to top, so it's pretty easy to "climb", unlike Vor Frelsers Kirke on Christianshavn. You only need to climb few steps up to access the fenced area on the top. There's also Observatory that only opens at night (well duh) that I have never visited in my whole 10 year of living in Copenhagen (what shame!) Apart from the view from the tower itself, the tower is apparently the zero point of Copenhagen back when they were drawing maps and measuring distances of things from the city center. You can see the tower's core (on a glass floor) from one of the "niche" on the inner wall on about halfway down. It's scary to see your feet "suspended" on the air, though... just a warning to all heigh-phobia sufferers out there. Otherwise, it's a great place to be on a beautiful sunny day.

Dani H.

Yelp

I would definitely recommend stopping by here during a visit to Copenhagen. It is conveniently located and only cost a few dollars. The view overlooks the whole city and the spiral walkway is super unique!

Andrew T.

Yelp

I don't quite feel suckered, because it was a nice view, but you should be warned that the view from the top is blocked by a lot of metal grating, designed to keep you from falling off. You can easily get your camera lens between them, but it would be even better if you could sit back, enjoy the summer breeze, and look out at the city without all that in the way. I think it's not quite the view that would be afforded from the church in Christianshavn (the name of which escapes me) or the Marble Church's cupola, but it is a good view and I think it is accessible at more times or is closer than those others. And the uniqueness of the calf busting ramp climb makes it fun. For 25 DKK, this is worth it just to be able to break out of the surface clutter and be able to paint a mental picture from above of the city you're enjoying. I spent more time up here than I thought I would, just trying to pick out the things I'd seen and where I wanted to go next. Final note - the tower is not 800 feet high, as noted in one of the reviews. More like 80. And even at 80 feet, it's one of the tallest things in this very low rise city. 800 feet...might stick out a bit.

Beck R.

Yelp

Visiting Copenhagen on a cold February weekend the Rundetarn was a fantastic way to see some history, art, warmth and the Copenhagen skyline all in one hit. Only 25dkk entry makes the visit very affordable. A beautiful building easily climbed by a sloping cobbled incline rather than steps. Windows on every side means you can stare out across the skyline to spot the many beautiful building on your to do list. At the very top you can step outside for a 360 degree view. On the way back down we stepped into the rafters and then on a lower floor the art gallery....all of which sits above the beautiful church area itself. A fantastic bit of history!

Saira K.

Yelp

While I didn't see the view from atop, I absolutely loved the Round Tower, which was built in 1642 by Christian IV. To me, it adds to the beauty of the city, its quaint cobble streets and stone architecture. Of note, across the tower, I chatted with a vendor selling organic soup. This just seemed so unique to me. Exceptional architecture, history, fine taste, and good health. Loved it.

Grant T.

Yelp

There's something absolutely fascinating about this place. So there's a church and there's this massive round tower on the backside. At the top? Apparently an observatory with a telescope (but the door was locked when we went, plus it was during the day, so that probably had something to do with it). You don't climb this tower the regular way though. No, there's a giant spiral ramp that goes round and round the central pillar with windows on the way so you can look out as you climb and see varying views and heights of the city of Copenhagen. You also get a view of the church. You also get to avoid children running down the ramp from the top. Unfortunately, none of the children I saw tripped and fell and went rolling down the ramps, because that would have been an amazing sight to see! (Clearly children today are more dextrous than I was at that age.) There's a coffee shop and art gallery about halfway up. And the art was weird. But wonderful. I really wanted to take a bunch of it home. I don't know what it was that fascinated me about it, but they were weirdly painted and slightly creepy. Totally my kind of art. The room smelled weird though. Maybe it was because of the original old-fashioned privy that was located outside the room. A bit further up in the view of the inside of the bell tower. Where apparently people do art because it was cluttered with a lot of stuff. At the top of the ramp is a steep staircase followed by an even steeper staircase leading to the top of the tower. At the top there's a 360 degree view of Copenhagen. And it's pretty even with the giant iron bars there to prevent people from leaping off the tower to their death. That is clearly why it's there, am I right? You can get some lovely photos and just enjoy the view from the top until you turn around and climb right back down. Fun Fact: I was told that the building was built that way so people could ride horses up to the top of the tower. I don't know if that's true, but I was disappointed that there weren't horses to ride up. Not that I'm lazy, but come on! Who wouldn't want to ride a horse up a tower? It's like a dream come true. But alas, no horses for me.

Ken M.

Yelp

Watch out for running kids! The spiral ramp structure makes for a nice walk, and an acceptable stroller-push --- there's no stairs most of the way up, but the Rundetårn makes up for it with a tiny top staircase. Theres a variety of little side adventures off the main core --- a café here, a gift shop there, and a miniature museum over there. Good views on the top, but quite the fight to get up or down the tiny staircase.

May L.

Yelp

Summary: Nice Touristic spot to enjoy a sandwich from a nearby vendor or packed from home. I agree with all the reviews that essentially say it's cheap and it's centrally located, so why not. I also think the view is fantastic if the weather is nice and also the bars. It's always a little sad that we need to bar things so people don't fall. It's a great place though to just chill out for a bit. This includes checking out some of the alcoves on the way up, some of which use to be bathrooms. The history is pretty great on the little walk up so no need to race to get up there.

Jill G.

Yelp

I mean it wasn't anything special. You walk and walk and walk all the way up and the last stairs you go up to the top are so tiny. If you are a person who tends to claustrophobia then I would recommend to go not when it is very busy because the last stairs at the top freaked me out a little. Other then that it's nice. It's always nice to have a good view on the city but with Copenhagen as I find it very flat there is not really much to see. It was still interesting. So three stars for "A-ok"

Jessica R.

Yelp

Came here with our Copenhagen card and so enjoyed it! While most of this site is just walking up a tower with a slanted floor (vs. steps), there was something really great about it. The novelty of it, I suppose. There are also some stops along the way, like an art exhibit, a peak into the construction of rest of the building, a gift shop, and old bathrooms. At the top, you get a nice view of the city. It's not mind-blowing, it's not surprising, and on a cold/rainy day (as was our day of visiting) it's not even that pleasant. But there's always something really satisfying about climbing for a view, and Rundetaarn very much offers that experience in a novel way. I was really glad we did it. Plan for about an hour-long visit.

E G.

Yelp

The Round Tower gives a very cool view of Copenhagen and is a pretty fun experience. You walk up a spiral ramp that takes you almost to the top, then you climb up a tiny spiral staircase to the observation deck. There is a great 360 degree view of the city from the top.

Ay C.

Yelp

The view at the top was very relaxing and beautiful. There is a portal in the center of the Rundetarn almost near the top where you can step out onto a glass platform and see all the way down to the bottom - it was terrifying but pretty amazing. Definitely worth it!

Phil E.

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We came on a sunny afternoon during our holiday in Copenhagen. Entry was included as part of the Copenhagen Card. It's definitely worth a visit if you have the card; the architecture is interesting and the 360 degree view from the top is amazing. Recommended.

Dania D.

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While researching for our trip to Copenhagen, I found information about Rundetarn and was immediately intrigued. I added it to the top of our list of things to do while in Copenhagen. Once there I was delighted to learn that it was just a short, pleasant walk from our hotel. Rundetarn is truly unique. As a history buff who LOVES sightseeing when visiting old cities, I have NEVER seen anything quite like it. You get to leisurely walk up this tower and watch the city get smaller and smaller through the windows as you climb. Towards the top, you have to climb a very steep and narrow spiral staircase to reach the door to the observatory. Once there you get to enjoy an amazing 360 degree view of Copenhagen. On the way down you can stop at the surprisingly impressive art gallery. Definitely make sure you bring your camera because you will have a ton of opportunities for picture taking. It was one of the highlights of our trip.

Sushi S.

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Surprisingly low for effort required. Uninspiring view.

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Short queue to get in. A sloped path most of the way to the top so not many steps. The current exhibition is really interesting and has lots to see. Great place to view the city from above.

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Definitely worth a visit. The tower itself is really cool and you get a really nice view of the city as well. There’s benches on top so you can have a rest while enjoying the view.

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Vicky F

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Short queue to get in. A sloped path most of the way to the top so not many steps. The current exhibition is really interesting and has lots to see. Great place to view the city from above.

Emese György

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Joana

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Highway Video

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Alex Iacobita

Google

Definitely worth a visit. The tower itself is really cool and you get a really nice view of the city as well. There’s benches on top so you can have a rest while enjoying the view.

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Jane G.

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An inexpensive way to see the city; not for those who hate heights. Worth it for any visitor to Copenhagen!

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Bijal R.

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Waste of money. You go to the top and view is obstructed by gates. Look for other alternatives instead.

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No long line to get a ticket. Nice relaxing climb. Take your time and just enjoy the view of the city. It's quite and not too crowded in the month of September.

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Camera worthy, free & quick tourist visit along a busy shopping street, close to the city center

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Sushi S.

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Surprisingly low for effort required. Uninspiring view.

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