Copenhagen, Denmark
Grundtvig’s Church

Drawing visitors with its unusual appearance.

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Combining Brick Gothic church architecture with modern style elements, the unique Grundtvig’s Church is one of the best-known churches in the city of Copenhagen. A rare example of an expressionist church, it was completed in 1940 in commemoration of the great Danish priest, poet and reformer N. F. S. Grundtvig (1783 – 1872). Designed by architect Peder Vilhelm Jensen Klint (1853 - 1930), the church was completed by his son Kaare Klint (1888 - 1954) after his death. This triple-aisle hall church is also impressively large – measuring 76 metres in length with a width of 35 metres, nearly six million light yellow bricks were used in its construction. The church is also home to two large organs, one of which has the longest organ pipe in all of Scandinavia. However, its simplicity in terms of design is also what draws visitors. Unlike many other churches, decorations and fittings are limited here. Despite its large size, this church is rather modest wouldn’t you say?


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Tips Before You Go
Just like its modest appearance, visitors are also expected to dress modestly if they plan to go in. Remember to keep your volumes down too, as this is an active house of worship. The church is also highly accessible for those using wheelchairs, with there being a lift situated inside to help those wheelchair-bound access the upper floors.
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