Grundtvig's Church - Grundtvigs Kirke - Grundtvig - Copenhagen Tourist

Reformer N.F.S. Grundtvig in 1862 - is one of the most influential persons in newer Danish history.

The tower of the church in 1925 was the first building that was erected on Bispebjerg Hill.

Nicolai Frederik Severin (N. F. S.) Grundtvig

N. F. S. Grundtvig (1783 - 1872)
The Danish Priest and Philosopher Nicolai Frederik Severin (N. F. S.) Grundtvig put a clear fingerprint on developing Denmark into a free and democratic country - and was a warm supporter of women's rights. During his time at Our Saviour Church he was given life censorship - on behalf of his many written theological works - and as a protest he resigned from all of his duties in 1826.

Final resting place
Grundtvig is buried at Claras Kirkegaard (Claras Church Cemetery) at estate Gammel Kjøgegaard - 20 km south of Copenhagen.

Grundtvig's final resting place at Claras Kirkegaard (Claras Church Cemetery) at estate Gammel Kjøgegaard - 20 km south of Copenhagen.

20 years to complete the church
The Church was placed high on top of Bispebjerg hill in the north-western outskirts of Copenhagen - and the architecture was influenced by the national-romantic movement. The foundation stone was laid on Grundtvigs birthday - September 8th - 1921 - and inaugurated on September 8th - 1940. The yellow brick church is of cathedral proportions with its impressive building construction - and architectural style that is a divided between a cathedral and ancient Danish country churches with crow-stepped gables - which is a special historical and cultural combination.

The rear end of Grundtvigs Church shows cathedral proportions and the building complex is the largest protestant church in Scandinavia.

Three generations of architects were involved in building and furnishing the church - which took almost 20 years to complete.

Three generations of architects
Three generations of architects - from the same family have been involved in building and furnishing Grundtvigs Church. The main architect P. V. Jensen Klint - who died in 1930 - was succeeded by his son Kaare Klint - and later his grandson Esben Klint. It took nearly 20 years to finalize this huge building project - which is the largest protestant - and public Evangelical Lutheran church in Scandinavia - that can be seen from nearly all over town.

Worth a visit
Grundtvigs Church is worth a visit especially for the many Grundtvigians from all over the world. By bus the tour to the church will take almost 20 minutes from Copenhagen City centre.

Location
Grundtvigs Church is located in the north-west area of the outskirts of Copenhagen and 6 km from the city centre.

Grundtvigs Church

Address
Grundtvigs Kirke
På Bjerget 14B
2400 København NV

S-Train to Emdrup Station

Grundtvigs Church

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