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Round Tower (Rundetaarn)

Kobmagergade 52, Copenhagen 1150, Denmark
33 73 03 73
As featured in 3 days in Copenhagen
Ranked #11 of 151 attractions in Copenhagen
4.0 of 5 stars 191 Reviews
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Fee: Yes
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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Florence, Italy
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Nice climb up with some interesting places along the way to learn a little of the history. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Interesting art gallery, incredible views of Copenhagen from the top. More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We had this on our long list of things to see, and as it was included in the Copenhagen card we had purchased, decided to take a look. It is easy to get to and doesn't take long to look around. The tower is located in the middle of the busy shopping area. The walk to the top is ok... More

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Rotterdam
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

I've been on the Rundetårn several times. The climb to the top is very easy because only the last couple of meters has to be done by stairs. Mind that on sunny days and in the afternoon the tower can be very crowded. More

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UK
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Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
113 helpful votes 113 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Much easier to go up than the church in Christianshavn as it has a paved kind of walk way rather than steps. The views are good at the top. Well worth it. Do it! More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Crazy...huh....wllked past this feature at least 3 times before noticing it. Expected some sort of tower Rapunzel may have inhabited instead it is a flat topped circular water tank....ish structure. I don't want to rain on the Danish's past but this one could easily be left out, but really there is little to see in Copenhagen, so this has to... More

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Athens
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

One of the oldest buildings in the city! It also has different art exhibitions. You can walk to the top and have a view of the whole city More

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Aalborg, Denmark
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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This is my favourite place in Cph. It is small, kind of private and with a fantastic view. There never is a problem with taking photos of the city and there is an easy walk up. I recommend it! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

The steep climb is well worth the view from the top...although the safety fence (although necessary) does spoil it a little. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

This is always a lovely place to visit . It has an interesting history, a view into a beautiful church half way up and alternating exhibitions which are highly recommended. When you get to the top you are rewarded by lovely views. It is of course, like most things best when the sun shines. More

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