Vor Frelsers Kirke

I always try to get a view of any city that I visit from somewhere high up — this was a great option as it was additionally cultural and it was cheap! I especially loved the old wooden steps that the Church of Our Saviour had. It’s a small church so it was a bit of a squeeze for the two way foot traffic but it does make for quite an intimate experience say hello to people going up/​down. When you get to the top of the wooden steps, you continue your journey to the tip of the spire on the OUTSIDE! It’s an exhilarating experience if you like being high up and have the fresh air breeze around your hair! The spiral staircase entwining the spire gets narrower and narrower so there’s a bit of a wait at the top when you wait your turn to squeeze in the small space. The view as you walk up is amazing, perfect to look upon as you’re catching your breath. Totally worth the climb!

This is great experience, but you have to be prepared to walk all the wooden stairs. Unfortunately those are narrow after a while, and you have to alternate between visitors who go down and yourself you want to reach the top. Almost at the end of the stairs if become more stiff so it is not an easy job for everybody :) Once you are at the top outside, you can still climb more stairs till you squeeze between the hand rails: You reached your destination. I was there on November so it was not so a nice warm weather but fortunately there were few tourists. I cannot imagine during the summer how it should be crowded and waiting to reach the last step.
Once you are here take pics as many as you can because it is an impressive eagle eye. You can actually see all the city. Wow.
If you have a visitor card you are entitled to enter for free! Yeah!

Awesome views from way up high! We stumbled by this on accident while visiting Christiania, and I saw someone on the tower so we decided to go up! It was a sunny day, and the view to below was very nice. The only downside is that there are a lot of (steep) stairs to climb. Definitely easy to find though, and it’s not too far away from downtown although public transit probably needs to be taken to get here. Definitely worth a visit! Such amazing views!

I want to make this review in English, so that the visitors of Denmark can get an inside view of this beautiful church.
I was wandering the streets of Christianshavn when I followed my feet to the tower of the church. I can’t remember ever being there, except from the out side. So I decided to go inside and see what beauties it was holding inside. There was such a beautiful alter, that could have stolen my thoughts for hours, then when turning around discovering something even more beautiful. A big work of art surrounding the organ that made my jaw drop.
I’ll recommend everybody which is nearby to make a trip to this place.

I loved this climb! We went up the round tower earlier in our trip and thought we got great views until I convinced my friends that this church offered way better views. And I was right! I have climbed the Notre Dame clock tower in Paris and this was a lot easier than that! I’m pretty active and thought this would be harder than it was based on the reviews I read but don’t be intimidated! It’s a good climb but it is very doable! And so worth it for the gorgeous views of Copenhagen! Afterwards, a fifteen minute walk to the Copenhagen street food makes for a good day!

Really worth the exhausting climb for the amazing view! It’s pretty fun climbing up too (but the inside section of stairs really is a work out). It can feel a bit weird climbing on the outside staircase, so if you’re not good with heights this one won’t be for you.
It can be pretty busy with tourists so be prepared to wait at different sections of the stairs just to get past. I also recommend climbing straight to the top first then stopping to take pictures of the views on the way down (when you first reach the outside section, turn left to keep climbing, if you turn right it’s a dead end, so you have to go back).
Overall, a fun, long climb up and wonderful views — highly recommend doing this.

If you’re afraid of heights visit this one in winter (like we did) where you’ll find the tower to be closed.
Looks mightily impressive from the outside though, so i’ll try again one day… during the summer.

La tour de cette église attire tout de suite le regard ! Et quand on y a vu quelqu’un grimper les marches qui tournent autour, on est allé voir par nous même. Premier wahou, l’intérieur de l’église, qui est vraiment très belle et impressionnant. On a remarqué deux choses, il n’y faisait pas froid et les vitres n’étaient pas colorés, l’intérieur était donc très lumineux.
Voyant que la montée était gratuite, on s’est lancé ! Un peu fatiguant mais vraiment sympathique, la montée se fait sur de vieilles marches en bois où l’on est entourés des cloches de l’église, avant de sortir sur les marches se trouvant tout autour de la tour.
De là-​haut, une superbe vue de la ville ! Ça vaut le détour.
Il né reste plus qu’à redescendre, parfois un peu sportif, vu les marches qui ressemblent parfois presque à des échelles !

SO MUCH WORK OUT ACCOMPLISHED. THE VIEW IS SO REWARDING.
and it is not even that expensive. Defo a must go touristy attraction if you are in cph.
will i come again? nah. im done with the my work out of the year

Definitely worth it for the views. The trek isn’t too long compared to other churches I’ve been to in Italy. The views are breath taking and its just fun going up the spiral staircase! They offer student discounts so it’s slightly cheaper than what you’re suppose to pay. This is the only spot I know in Copenhagen that offers views that overlooks the whole city. You can almost compare it to the clock tower in Prague.

Beautiful view of the city. It’s a steep climb up narrow, wooden stairs, past the huge church bells, until you reach the winding steps outside the tower that go all the way up. Christiania is visible.

If you re afraid of heights don’t try this one! I did it once for my friend and wouldn’t do it again. It also needs strong legs to get up there. Don’t know how many steps there are but there are a lot!!! No elevator included so don’t try it with problematic knees or anything.
I think the best part really, is your way up. You wonder all the time if you re close to the top while you see people coming down. The higher you get the less space you have to pass the people coming down. At some points it really needs organising to get everyone past.
Once you re on the top the view is breathtaking. Literally. I mean when I got out I just turned my back to the view and tried to crawl hugging the church. It does not really work though. There are many people and things get very tight at some points. The stairs extend also a bit higher if you re brave enough. Obviously I was not.
I mean it is a must see for tourists but I think locals should also experience it at least once. It is quite unique. I also liked that on your way up you pass the bells. Just careful not to be next to them when they ring! They are huge!

«If your Brave Enough DO THIS!!!»
I have climbed the stairs inside Church Domes but this was a TRIP!!! Once you climb past the bells you exit and continue to ascend a spiral stairway OUTSIDE the steeple. The stair narrows as you get to the top and the steps are aluminum flashing, so be careful when its wet, but the railing offers security. If you dare to make it to the top the view is the best in Copenhagen. Definitely worth the 30kr. If it is crowded and you want to return later in the day ask the desk for a return receipt.

The best part about this church is climbing up to the top to get a view of Copenhagen. What’s really interesting about the climb is how ominous it is. I’ve climbed a lot of towers in Europe, but never have I climbed one that posted so many warning signs and even played creepy/​spooky music at the base of the real climb. When you walk in (from the right side) you go up some stairs and purchase your ticket. You go up a few more flights and get to see some little rooms with some history and some artwork. Then you reach the «top» and make a left at a dungeon door that has caution: climb at your own risk or whatever in a number of different languages. This alone freaked me out. Then you open the door and hear the spooky music and ascend on your climb on these wooden stairs. Part way there, there are a ton of warning signs about ringing bells (the bells did ring while I was there, and I was fine, didn’t notice anything.) All the warnings are just bizarre.
But the view from the top, my goodness that was definitely worth it. It doesn’t take too long to climb and you don’t need to be too fit. It’s cool because they have a map that points out some of the notable sights so even if you’re not familiar with Copenhagen, you’ll actually know what you’re looking at. Seriously though, the views are amazing. When you reach the top, if you make a left, you can actually keep climbing up. I reached the top in the middle of a rainstorm so the wind was insane and I couldn’t stay for too long, but I definitely encourage you to make the ascent to the tip top. It’s worth it.
The church itself is nice, very simple and austere and also huge actually. But the tower is the best part.
tldr; sweet church with awesome tower, check it out if you want amazing views of Copenhagen. also don’t be freaked out about the warnings on the way there

The inside of the church is stunning! So gorgeous.
The tower is a fun-​ish (kinda scared of heights). I was doing great until the bells rang, then the floor vibrated, then the fun was over for me :-P Glad I went.
The views are as great as you think they will be.

The views are amazing, and the climb is fun. Important things are: go early, and bring a student card if you have one (you save 10 kr). The stairs get very narrow at a few points (not just at the top) so the traffic is one way. The earlier you go, the less people traffic there is. Plus, the morning sun is better for photographing towards the city (of course, the afternoon sun is better for photos towards the Øresund).

Like most of the previous folks, I’m not commenting about the church itself, but about the view from the top — funny how our priorities have shifted over the past decades…
The hike up is really quite easy, at least if you’re reasonably fit and not grossly overweight; some parts of the staircase are quite narrow and the latter group of people might get stuck. Once you get to the top, the view is really fantastic and I right away tested out the new iOS 7 feature that let’s you try out panoramic pictures.
I really urge you to put this on your Copenhagen to-​do list… along with riding the bicycle across town and visiting the Little Mermaid ;-)
Also, I suggest to do this hike just before lunchtime as you can afterwards get some really nice smørrebrød at a nearby café called «Sweet Treat».

This climb isn’t for the faint of heart.
The climb at the campanile of the Il Duomo in Florence is higher, but nothing compares to this: 400 steps to the top of the spire with the last 150 steps being outside.
It’s just you, the wind, a set of narrow stairs and a railing … with views and views of Copenhagen all around you.
25 DKK is all it takes to conquer your fear of heights. Do it for that instragram worthy pic.

Eine echt tolle Kirche im spannenden Viertel Christianshaven. Für wenig Geld (³⁵⁄₂₅ Kr) kann man zudem nach ganz oben, wobei der Anstieg nichts für jedermann ist.

So beautiful that I got a tattoo of it.
No, really, I did.
The various stairways going up are cramped, steep, and require some maneuvering/​ducking/​sidestepping/​superhuman perseverance/​etc., but what a fantastic view! The inside of the church on ground-​level is also great.
If the tower is open (I think from March to… late summer/​early fall), go! It’s worth the small fee and the tight hamstrings.

Had a blast climbing over 400 steps of this wonderfully historic kirke, and managing to somehow find my way walking and using what little Dansk I knew…
Absolute madness going up those steps, but the view near Hippiesville/​Christiana and the history of the church brought me here… charming and only wish that they offered an English-​speaking tour. Fun meandering my way to reach this church.
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Sehr empfehlenswert, um sich einen guten Überblick zu verschaffen. Der Ausstieg ist trotz steiler Stiegen sehr lohnenswert, aber halbwegs schwindelfrei sollte man sein, um den Ausstieg richtig genießen zu können.

I’m not sure what it is between me and stairwells, but we have a mutually sadomasochistic relationship based on a history of resentment. I have to admit the resentment is probably one-​way since the stairs usually don’t have any perspective that’s unique to me, just to those of us who may be acrophobic, claustrophobic, a bit agoraphobic, and let’s face it, admittedly out of shape. At least that’s what goes through my fertile head before climbing old church steeples and fortress towers like the leaning Torre Asinelli in Bologna, the majestic Giralda in Seville,…
…or closer to my home, the 3^rd-​floor menswear section at Ross when the escalators break down and you have to push through the emergency exit doors to get downstairs to the express cash registers. Not that I would know. Anyway, add Vor Frelsers Kirke to that esteemed architectural list, or as it’s called in English, the Church of Our Saviour, which was built in the late 17^th century. What makes this vertiginous climb particularly idiosyncratic is the corkscrew spire at the top (see photo), which requires you to climb on the outside on a staircase that winds four times around the steeple to the tippy-​top. Geronimo!
Unless you’re auditioning for an episode of an obstacle course game show, I don’t think the view is terribly different from the base of the spire if you get faint-​hearted at the thought of being fodder for the gulls at that height. Regardless, the panoramic views up there are Instagram-​worthy and well worth the 300+ steps up from the ground floor despite the inevitable jostling you will face with more aggressive tourists going in the opposite direction (see photos). Etiquette is apparently not an option. If the thought of such a climb makes you nauseous, you can enjoy the altar and organ in the church which are quite elaborate by Danish standards. Admission is 25 DKK (Danish krone) or about $ 4.40, for adults and 10 DKK for children.

effectivement 400 marche jusqu’au sommet à 95 m surtout que les 150 dernières sont à l’extérieur peut faire peur mais que la vue est belle

strange, korkenzieherartige turmarchitektur. raufklettern lohnt sich in jedem fall, die aussicht ist großartig, aber sowohl raumangst als auch höhenangst sollten vorher überwunden sein — ansonsten ist das hier wirklich hardcore.

Im Stadtteil Christianshavn liegt diese Kirche. Da sie momentan restauriert wird, ist lediglich der Kirchturm zu besichtigen. Doch der Aufstieg ist trotz der 400 teils sehr steilen Treppen sehr lohnenswert! Von oben hat man einen tollen Rundumblick über Kopenhagen.