Rundetårn

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!

Der runde Turm verbindet Aussichtsplattform und Museum zusammen. Angeblich soll mal ein König mit der Kutsche den Turm hinauf gefahren sein. Der Anstieg ist meiner Meinung nach etwas leichter als bei anderen Türmen, da man nur ganz oben eine kurze steile Treppe benutzen muss. Zwischendurch gibt es zwei Ausstellungsräume über die Geschichte des Turms. Die Aussicht ganz oben ist sehr gut und war das Geld (25DKK) wert.

Nice view over rooftops. Some 3 euros admission, and you get to visit an art gallery too.

This is a well know destination by tourists because either you pay the ticket at fair price or you gain free entrance using the visitor card. Also it is on a busy walking area so the third option is you bumping into it and check what it is. On the overall it is a tower were to go at the top and see the panorama around, helped by a sort of map in front of the fences. I was there last November so it was really cold up there. I imagine that visiting the place in Spring or Summer it might be more enjoyable, at least for the weather :) Queue was fair and we didn’t have to wait too long. I have been told that sometimes it gets a long queue.
Walking till the top it is easy, just at the end you have to walk some stairs but the all path is easy.
Good to know:
–at half way of the tower there is a big floor used as visitor centre. At the time I was there there was an artist exhibition. Also there you can find toilets.
–Going further upstairs there is another small room where to see part of old floor and beams.
–I saw that at the top there is also an observatory but it was closed.

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.

Ja, also es ist eine runder Turm, da kann man hochlaufen und dann runter schauen. Ja, einen guten Blick über die Stadt hat man dann auch … das wars eigentlich auch schon. Fotografiebegeisterte stehen im Turm und versuchen den besten Shot zu bekommen… denn ein tolles Motiv ist der Turm von innen allemal.

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»

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Dieser Rundturm ist eine der wichtigen Sehenswürdigkeiten in Kopenhagen .Man kann die Wendeltreppe bis zur Aussichtsplattform besteigen. Danach hat man sich sein Abendessen verdient, einige Kalorien werden schon abgebaut. In den räumen Werden immer wieder verschiedene Ausstellungen gemacht und es gibt auch für Studenten ermäßigte Preise. Die Bauweise ist auch sehr interessant, mit vielen Nischen und auch großen Räumen

Ein angenehmer Aufstieg auch für alle, die sonst eher eine Turmbesteigung meiden: Es geht hier nicht über eine enge Wendeltreppe sondern über einen breiten spiralförmigen Aufgang nach oben! So breit konzipiert, dass nach Fertigstellung 1642 sogar Pferdefuhrwerke herauffahren konnten! Auch lustig für Kinder, die sich gern in den vielen Nischen des Aufgangs verstecken und gern die nachkommenden Erwachsenen erschrecken.
Für eine Verschnaufpause gibt es auf halber Höhe den Übergang zum großen Bibliothekssaal der benachbarten Trinitatis-​Kirche, in dem wechselnde Ausstellungen anzuschauen sind. Im Mai 2014 hatten wir das Vergnügen mit «Tausend und ein Hut» sehr kreative Hutmodelle zu bewundern.
Oben die Belohnung durch einen Rundblick auf Kopenhagen und eine tolle Einsicht in die schmalen Altstadtgassen rundherum. Und für Hobbyastronomen: Hier oben befindet sich das älteste noch betriebene Observatorium der Welt.

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.

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!

Must have see in Kopenhagen. Der Aufstieg ist leicht und oben angekommen gibt es zur Belohnung eine Nische zum Küssen :-)

Volle Punktzahl für ein echtes Highlight! kleine Eintrittspreise, für Studenten noch ermäßigt, luden ein, den Turm zu besteigen. Oben angekommen bot sich einem ein toller Ausblick auf die Stadt. Ich würde jederzeit in Koppenhagen wieder auf den Turm gehen, um die Aussicht zu genießen!

Surprisingly low for effort required. Uninspiring view.

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.

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.

Ein absolutes Highlight. Für wenig Geld kann man hier:
viele Kalorien verbrennen und
über die ganze Stadt blicken.
Zudem gab es eine Einsicht ins ehemalige Innenleben sowie eine syrische Ausstellung.

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.

For a cheap entrance fee, you can walk up this tower and get a great view. The first ~¾ of the way up is a circular ramp that’s not terribly steep. After that is a staircase, followed by one of those old-​fashioned claustrophobic circular staircases.
Not to worry though, the last part of the staircase is fairly short. There’s handrails the for all the stairs.
It’s definitely worth the hike for the view. Copenhagen is very flat so you can see pretty much everything from the top.
No need to waste your time with the art gallery though, it’s your standard coffee shop fare.

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!

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

une vue imprenable sur le coeur médiévale de la ville une rampe pavée en colimaçon vous emmènera jusqu’au sommet a 35 m

Ein Besuch in diesem Turm sollte beim Kopenhagen-​Trip eingeplant werden. Der Aufstieg erfordert ein wenig Kondition, macht aber Spass. Die Mühe wird mit einem schönen Ausblick belohnt.

Der «Aufstieg» durch den bereits an und für sich schon äußerst sehenswerten Wendel-​Aufgang wird am Ende durch eine tolle Rundumsicht über ganz Kopenhagen belohnt.
Wer Kopenhagen besucht, sollte den «Runde Taarn» ganz oben mit auf seine To-​See-​Liste packen.

ich finde jeder, der kopenhagen besucht, sollte sich einmal auf den runden turm machen. die wendeltreppe also die rampe scheint zwar kein ende zu nehmen, aber die aussicht über die stadt macht das wieder wett. neben der aussichtsplattform ist auch ein großer raum für ausstellungen vorhanden, die ca. alle 8 wochen wechseln. man kann zudem noch von oben in den kirchsaal schauen, sowie den alten bereich des glöckners betrachten.
aber die aussicht ist der grund warum man nach oben geht. man kann die öresundbrücke auf der einen seite sehen. auf der anderen seite frederiksberg have mit dem zooturm. der blick zum nahen neuen königsplatz oder nach christianshavn faszinierte mich bis jetzt jedes mal. aber vielleicht bin ich auch einfach nur zu verliebt in diese schöné stadt.
nebenbei handelt es sich hierbei wohl um das älteste observatorium der stadt. und die wendelrampe ist gute 260m lang an seiner äußersten stelle.