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Round Tower (Rundetaarn)

Kobmagergade 52A, Copenhagen 1150, Denmark (Indre By)
33 73 03 73
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As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ranked #14 of 181 attractions in Copenhagen
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: First built as an observatory by King Christian IV in the 1600s — one of the oldest in the world — the Round Tower still serves as an observatory and... more » Owner description: First built as an observatory by King Christian IV in the 1600s — one of the oldest in the world — the Round Tower still serves as an observatory and now boasts a library and exhibition space. Visitors can make their way skyward by way of an internal spiral walkway, which hosts an annual unicycle race to the top of the structure. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until 8 p.m. in summer months. From mid–October to mid-March on Tuesday and Wednesday, both the tower and the observatory are open 7-10 p.m. « less
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Kuopio, Finland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Ok, there are nice observation towers in every European city. However, this one had a spiral way up instead of stairs, so it had a unique feel. Definitely worth a visit between shopping/bar-hopping.

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Leiria, Portugal
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Good: - The view on the top are incredible - The building is very beautiful - Also see the room near the toilets ! Bad: - Don't go with persons who don't like walking around !

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London, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

One of the cheaper things to do in Denmark. Inside there's a long ramp almost to the top so it's accessible for prams or wheelchairs but there is a flight of stairs which narrow at the top but the views from the viewing platform are wonderful. There's also an exhibition and shop halfway up. Well worth a trip.

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Halmstad, Sweden
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

For 25 krona it is a very pretty view, but had I been aware that I had to climb a very narrow spiral staircase to get the last bit up on the roof I would never have entered. I'm a bit claustrophobic and I barely made it up. And it didn't really make up for the view. Sure, its pretty... More

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Lancs
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

Good place to visit with a spiral walk to the top inside, with very few steps. Watch out for kids screaming with joy as they run back down.

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newtownards, northern ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Definitely worth a visit, wonderful view of the city from the top, wealth of history, and handy location to get to

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Like my title says, this is an easy climb up a slope rather then flights of stairs to get a fantastic view of the Copenhagen skyline. Be warned though, there are a few steps at the end, with a tight spiral staircase to the roof, but the views are most definitely worth it.

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Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

The entrance fee is reasonable and the walk is mostly up a sloping spiral...childrens' strollers can be taken almost to the top. Enroute there is a view of the interior of a church, an art gallery, a gift shop and a small cafe. Just before the top, there are two flights of stairs - one wide and one narrow and... More

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Moscow, Russia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

The tower is one of the symbols of Copenhagen, very old and very popular, because ticket for adult costs only 25 DKK (about 4 Euro), and for children it is just 5 DKK. You can see the town from the small hight of the tower. But that is it, there is nothing more interesting in the tower.

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St Helier, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Cheap to go in, virtually no stairs but it does go round and round and round all the way to the top!!! Definately worth it tho as the views and stunning over the city.

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