Copenhagen Town Hall & Town Hall Square

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Copenhagen Town Hall & Town Hall Square
The Zero Point - and Melting Pot of Copenhagen - Plus a very popular Marriage Venue
 
 
Online & Onsite Sightseeing - Copenhagen
20 - worth seeing sites
Copenhagen Town Hall with its 107 metre high Tower - Clock and Carillon - plus the Dragon Fountain.
 
The Town Hall & Town Hall Square
 
Copenhagen Town Hall
Copenhagen Town Hall - and the melting pot of Copenhagen.
The Zero Spot & Melting Pot of the City

When a person stands at the side of the square granite Zero Kilometre Stone (former mile stone) at Copenhagen’s Town Hall Square - then one is actually situated right in the middle of the city centre of Copenhagen. The Kilometre Stone that is located just beside the Dragon Fountain on the Town Hall Square - was erected in 1925 - and is a monument that indicates the point - where the former West Gate (Vesterport) was placed - but also as a Zero Stone that informs the kilometres to various city and towns on Sealand. The Zero Spot in Copenhagen - and the Town Hall Square is the most expensive piece of land and property in Denmark - and certainly the most bustling hotspot and melting pot in town. And the New Metro Station is placed just beside the Town Hall.

Denmark's mid-point
The absolute geographic mid-point of Denmark is placed at “Nørrevang” - on the peninsula of Odsherred in the north-western part of Sealand.
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The Zero Kilometre Stone
The granite Zero Kilometre Stone (former mile stone) at Copenhagen’s Town Hall Square is placed right in the middle of the city centre of Copenhagen. The Kilometre Stone was erected in 1925 - also to indicate - where the point of the former West Gates (Vesterport) was situated.
Activities & Events
There are all sorts of activities daily on Town Hall Square counting events - arrangements etc. The photo shows the yearly Danish Championships in Soap Box Car racing - which is being held together with many enthusiastic spectators and participants - that just enjoys being the centre of attraction.

 

The Bustling Town Hall Square

The Zero Kilometre
Stone

Town Hall Square activities & events
 
 
The Town Hall Square - Copenhagen
The Central City Venue for Copenhageners & Tourists
The Melting Pot of the City with numerous Activities - Arrangements and Events performed yearly.
 
Events - Social Gatherings - Concerts - Street Theatre - Demonstrations - Sport Arrangements - Carnival Parade - Cultural Meetings - Exhibitions - Street Acting - Hot Dog Stands - Entertainment - Musical Performances - Festivals & Fairs - Living Statues - Circus Activities -International Artist - Political Festivities - - Commemorations - Celebration Parties etc.
 
 

 

The Town Hall Tower Clock.

Colourful Glass Mosaic Window with Copenhagen’s Coat of Arms.
The Town Hall Tower Clock
The Town Hall Tower Clock was inaugurated in 1905 - and has since been an indispensable sound for the Copenhageners with the very recognisable chime every 15 minutes - when the bells spread their joyful jingle all over the city of Copenhagen - which is a enjoyable and very dependable element in the Copenhageners every day lifestyle.
Colourful Glass Mosaic Window
Over the head entrance to Copenhagen’s Town Hall is an impressive glass mosaic window from 1905 - that decorates the portal - as well as portraying Copenhagen’s Coat of Arms from 1661 - probably with Bishops Absalon's Castle from 1167 - in the middle circle of the shield. King Frederik III of Denmark granted the coat of arms to the citizens of Copenhagen in 1661.
 

 
Town Hall Wedding & Church Marriage
 
Wedding at Copenhagen Town Hall

Wedding and Matrimonial subjects - Copenhagen
As we receive numerous inquiries about the issue of getting married in Copenhagen and celebrating the wedding in the largest capital of Scandinavian - plus how to regain lost Marriage Certificates - we present a brief overview below regarding these trendy wedding subjects.


Town Hall Marriage
Every Year - and as for numerous decades way back in time - countless pairs and citizens from abroad - cheerfully select Copenhagen Town Hall - as their favourite Marriage and Wedding Venue - and the final romantic destination to give their vows to each other - and then live happily ever after. The Town Hall of Copenhagen provides the natural and cosy wedding atmosphere - as well as historic surrounding to tie the famous knot after a happy and amorous wedding ceremony. After the wedding service there are numerous ways and places to celebrate the wedding occasion in Copenhagen - as the city has plenty of exciting and surprising venues to offer in and around Copenhagen. Select Copenhagen as your Marriage Venue - and practice the easygoing way to conduct a romantic wedding at the City Town Hall of Copenhagen.
 
 
Cruise Passengers - Romantic Wedding in Copenhagen
Whether you are boarding a Cruise Ship - or leaving a Cruise Ship - or just on a turnaround Cruise Ship - and have Copenhagen as your Cruise Destination Port of Call - you can choose to have a romantic wedding at the famous Town Hall of Copenhagen - and then continue your journey as a happy newlywed couple - with a memorable and legal Marriage Certificate in your hand after the wedding service at the Town Hall Copenhagen - or at other exciting - embraceable and beautiful venues in and around Copenhagen. A Church Wedding is also a popular option in and around Copenhagen.
 


Begin or end a
visit in Copenhagen with a memorable
and legal Marriage Certificate in your hand after the wedding service at the Town Hall of Copenhagen or
other suitable
venues in and
around the city.
Botanical Garden - Wedding Venue
Get married in the Palm House of the Botanical Garden in Copenhagen all year round - or arrange a romantic wedding service in the beautiful outdoor landscaped garden areas in the summer time. The Botanical Garden was established in 1872 - and is a popular wedding venue plus the Copenhageners devoted outing and picnic oasis.
Cruise Passengers - Copenhagen Wedding
Cruise Passengers visiting Copenhagen can get married at Copenhagen's Town Hall - or other romantic wedding venues - like on a historic wooden schooner - and then continue their wedding arrangements with a memorable and legal Marriage Certificate form Copenhagen after the wedding service..
 
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The Wedding Office
To get married at the Town Hall of Copenhagen - and then obtain your final Wedding Certificate - contact the Wedding-Office (Bryllupskontor) at the Town Hall - and the competent team of employers and service personal will expertly guide you through the practical procedure of getting married at Copenhagen’s Town Hall.

The Registrar & Wedding Couple
A wedding couple that decides to get married in Copenhagen at the City Town Hall - can select their own favourite registrar at the Town Hall to conduct their final wedding act in the ceremonial wedding hall - or at other selected wedding venues in Copenhagen. In some cases it could be one of the Mayors or the Lord Mayor if preferred.

Lost Marriage Certificates
For lost - regain and renewal of previous Marriage Certificates that are issued at the Town Hall - contact the Wedding-Office at the Town Hall.

 
LEGAL NOTICE - Pro Forma Marriages on Danish Soil provide no legal benefits in Denmark or in the EU
Marriages between foreigners - or Pro Forma weddings in Denmark - does not trigger any type of legal resident permit or other welfare privileges - as well as additional social benefits in Denmark or in other EU-countries - but only the pleasure to get married in Denmark - plus using the wedding event on Danish soil - as an everlasting amorous memory between honest and truly loving wedding couples making their Vows in a Cute little Fairy Tale Kingdom. Contact your local Embassy or Consulate in Denmark for further information.
 
 
Church Wedding & Rådhuspandekager
 
Church Wedding - Copenhagen & Beyond
Many foreign and engaged couples select a church wedding in Copenhagen - and a romantic Danish church as their marriages venue - as there are over hundred historical and preserved churches in and around Copenhagen.
Rådhuspandekager - Town Hall Pancakes
Rådhuspandekager - the famous Town Hall Pancakes is served at numerous occasions and special events at the Town Hall - and is a culinary experience and delicious treat - for those - who really have a "sweet tooth" and lovers of astonishing desserts.




Copenhagen is
the perfect and
romantic place for
a Church Wedding


The famous and outstanding Town
Hall Pancakes - Rådhuspandekager
 
Church Wedding - Copenhagen & Beyond
Copenhagen is the perfect and romantic place for a Church Wedding - as many foreign and engaged couples select a church wedding in Copenhagen - and a romantic Danish Church - as their marriages venue. There are over hundred historical and preserved Churches in and around Copenhagen - some built way back in 1180 - during the High Middle Age. A Holy Church Wedding in and around Copenhagen is preferred by several foreign couples - as there are many beautiful venues in the city to conduct a Wedding Ceremony by a Danish Priest. There are almost 2000 Churches spread all over Denmark.

Historical Churches - Copenhagen
Historical Wedding Venues:
Stevns Church - 13th century Church - from the 13th Century
Kronborg Castle - 1574
The Botanical Garden - Copenhagen - 1600
Historical Palace Estates and Masions - from the 12th century
 
The Web-site for The Danish National Church (Folkekirken - The Peoples Church)

See: www.folkekirken.dk (English)
 
 
Town Hall Pancakes - Rådhuspandekager
The famous Town Hall Pancakes - Rådhuspandekager - was prepared - baked and served for the first time at Copenhagen's Town Hall in 1938 - and has ever since been the treat of the town - when special occasions are celebrated.
The Famous Town Hall Pancakes - Rådhuspandekager
 For the wedding reception at the Town Hall - the lucky married couple can order to treat their wedding guests with the "worlds" most famous Town Hall Pancakes (Rådhuspandekager) from the in-house restaurant - which is a must to serve and taste after the wedding ceremony. The delicious butter fried Pancakes - is a delicacy that briefly consists of soft vanilla cream - blended apricot jam with drops of Grand Marnier - whipped cream and flaked almonds. The first pancakes prepared - baked and served at the Town Hall was in 1938 - for prominent guests visiting the premises - and has since been a classic and delightful tradition to serve in connection with various celebrations - special occasions and extraordinary events held by the Town Hall. In 1967 - Copenhagen celebrated the city's 800 year jubilee - and used the Pedestrian and Shopping Street “Strøget" to create the world’s longest coffee table - by serving more than 800,000 cups of coffee - as well as 100,000 of the famous Town Hall pancakes. The genuine Town Hall Pancake recipe is still a great secret and owned exclusively by the Town Hall - and the top secret recipe is kept securely in the Town Hall safe.
 
 
 
The Town Hall - Copenhagen
The Town Hall Tower and Clock that chimes every 15 minutes over Copenhagen
 
Copenhangen's Town Hall -
inaugurated in 1905.
The Town Hall Building
The Town Hall complex of Copenhagen was built during 1892-1905 - exactly where the former West Gate (Vesterport Gate) - the old Lucie Mill and Gyldenløves Bastion - was located and demolished in 1888 - to give space for the upcoming exhibition and New Town Hall building - which was inaugurated in 1905.

The Town Hall Tower and Clock that chimes every 15 minutes
The 107 metres high tower is equipped with a carillon that chimes its familiar tune all over the capital every day - and is a very dependable "must hear" sound for all Copenhageners every 15 minutes.

Jens Olsen’s astronomical clock
Anyone is welcome to visit the Town Hall - and admire Jens Olsen’s astronomical clock - or climb the highest tower in the city with an outstanding view over Copenhagen and surrounding areas - as well as the Oresound Bridge - and the sea shores of Sweden under clear weather conditions.
The Lucie Mill at Gyldenløves Bastion
The Lucie Mill at Gyldenløves Bastion on Halmtorvet was demolished in 1888 - to give space for the New Town Hall and Square.
The Town Hall - 1896
The Town Hall during construction in 1896 - without the tower that is slowly rising at the back. The building was completed and inaugurated in 1905.

 

The New Town Hall and Square - requires lot of space for the building and Tower

The Town Hall Complex
was completed and inaugurated in 1905

 
City Council - Local Government - Civil Marriages
The Town Hall building in Copenhagen is decorated with a large numbers of sculptures and paintings and houses the local City Council and City Government of Copenhagen. The Hall is also used to welcome heads of states from other countries - as well as for civil marriage ceremonies. From 1420 - and until the present Town Hall was completed in 1905 - the City Council of Copenhagen was placed in five different buildings around the City.
 



The pompous Town Hall
is the symbol of the
City Centre that houses the City Government
and serves a lot of Copenhageners daily -
as the local City Council

The 107 metres high tower is equipped with
a carillon that chimes
its familiar tune all over the capital every day

The Town Hall - 1905
The Town Hall was completed and inaugurated in 1905. The horse driven tramcars in front are waiting for passengers and other commuters.
The 107 metre high Town Hall Tower
The pompous Town Hall building in the afternoon sun - with lots of people and bustling activity on the Town Hall square.
 

Bishop Absalon and the Architect
The City Town Hall is a very attractive and popular building - not only for outside visitors but also for the local Copenhageners. The entire complex is designed by architect Martin Nyrop - who based his project on the Italian Renaissance style - as well as on medieval Danish architecture. Above the main entrance is a figure of Bishop Absalon in gilded copper - who is the founder of Copenhagen in 1167.

See: Bishop Absalon

The World Clock and Grand Hall
Experience the worlds most advance clock at the Town Hall designed by Jens Olsen - with 13 different clockworks that shows the exact time from all over the world - and the precise position of all planets. The Town Hall Grand Hall is a venue for concerts - exhibitions - cultural events - sales presentations - musical performances etc.
   
The most precise clockwork in the world
The most advance and precise clockwork in the world - with 13 different clockworks that starts the carillon to chime every 15 minutes - and the exact position of all planets.
The Grand City Hall
The Grand City Hall with sculptures and paintings og prominent Copenhageners - also offers many types of arrangements for the citizens of Copenhagen and other city visitors.



The World's most
exactly working
Clockwork at the Town Hall

The Grand Hall invites
for many types of arrangements and events
 
 
The Town Hall Square...
...and it's nearby attractions
 
The Town Hall Square (Rådhusplasden)
The Town Hall square is the living stage of the city - and is bustling with great activity day and night. The Town Hall Square is situated right in the heart of the town together with the Zero Kilometre Stone - and a stature of the famous Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen is placed beside of the building - and just opposite Tivoli Gardens. The City Square is also a very popular meeting place and a convenient starting point for trips to explore the city by visitors and tourists.

See: Hans Christian Andersen

See: Copenhagen's History
 

 

Bishop Absalon the founder of Copenhagen

And world famous
fairy tale writher Hans Christian Andersen
Bishop Absalon
Bishop Absalon in gilded copper above the entrance - is the founder of Copenhagen around 1167 - and has a very central position on the walls of the Town Hall building. (Københavns Rådhus)
Hans Christian Andersen
The Statue of H. C. Andersen beside the City Town Hall - and H. C. Andersen's Boulevard that runs alongside the building - is the longest and broadest street in Copenhagen. (Rådhuspladsen)
 
The Lur Blowers
At the east side of the Town Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) is one of Copenhagen’s most legendary landmark known as “Lurblæserne”. The Lur Blower monument is 20 m high - and the two bronze Lur Blowers standing on their Column blowing an ancient type of trumpet called a Lure - was erected in 1914. Read their myth, when virgins pass by.
The famous Cycling Weather Girl
The Copenhageners most favourite and reliable Weather Station is placed high on the Rich-building - on the corner of the Town Hall Square. When the Golden Cycling girl appears - the sun will shine - and when the other Golden Umbrella Girl turns out - it will unfortunately rain. The Rich-House from 1934 is one of the few Art Deco buildings in Denmark.




The Lur Blowers

and

The famous Cycling & Umbrella Girls - and the Copenhageners most favourite and reliable Weather Station

 

 

Copenhagen has The world's longest Pedestrian and Shopping streets

The Tivoli Gardens & Amusement Park
The World's longest Pedestrian Street
On the corner of the Town Hall Square - the worlds longest Pedestrian and Shopping streets starts - and is one of the major tourist attractions of the city - and most hectic part of Copenhagen.
Tivoli Gardens
The Tivoli Gardens is located just beside the Town Hall Square - and is a popular amusement park with millions of visitors every year. The Town Hall Tower rises as a familiar symbol of Copenhagen.
 
 
City Hall Office & Information
The City Hall Information office offers Guided Tours to the City Hall and Tower - a visit to Jens Olsen's World Clock - and you are also welcome to visit the beautiful City Hall Garden in the middle of the City Hall building. The City Hall Information office also provides visitors with tourism information.


Location
The Town Hall & Town Hall Square is located right in the City Centre - or at the very Mid Point of Copenhagen.
 
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Town Hall - Town Hall Square

Address
Københavns Kommune
Rådhuset (Town Hall)
1599 København V


Metro Station att the Town Hall Square.
Town Hall - Town Square - Copenhagen
(Københavns Rådhus - Rådhuspladsen)
 
 
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