Grundtvig’s Church — Attraction in Copenhagen Municipality

This was my third time in CPH, but the very first time I went to visit this unusual and beautiful Church. It is located outside the main tourist area, in the northwestern suburbs, and you need around half an hour to reach it by bus from downtown CPH. Church was built in kind a "brutalist" Gothic style in the 20's of the previous century, so it's around 100 years old. It reminds on Reykjavik's main Church. When approaching it from a quiet residential street it looks even scary, like a movie scene set. Interiors are long and huge, with high Gothic vaulted ceiling - all made of light yellow bricks. There aren't any decorations, so you feel the space, silence, peace and tranquility. The Altar is simple and modest and there're two organs - smaller and bigger one. If you have time, I strongly advise visiting it. It will take around 1,5 - 2 hours of your time including transportation...

Even someone agnostic like me has to admit that this church has a character that invites you to be in peace with yourself when you enter through the wooden doors. We travelled here by bus from our hotel and walked the last kilometer to arrive behind the massive building. It was temporarily closed for a wedding so we had the time to have lunch in a nearby restaurant after which we were allowed in. The light streaming in through the high windows gives a very particular character to the architecture and you can spend hours admiring the ever changing light patterns on the sand coloured brick. The buildings surrounding the Church have a very interesting architectural history. We strongly recommend you pay a visit...

It's off-the-beaten-path and a trek to get there being so north from central city, but it's worth the investment. Grundtvigs Kirke is one of the only examples of expressionist architecture in churches around the world. From the moment you turn the corner to see the church, it's stunning. It seems other worldly.

It's open throughout the year for visitors. When my friend and I went in at 3 p.m. on a Thursday in October 2021, the doors were open and an organist was playing. A few tourists filled the seats snapping photos of the unique design.

If you love design and architecture, definitely go here. Admission is free and they sell a few items inside to help fund the church's Christmas...