Experts' Choice Award The Round Tower
What the experts agree on
Climb the Round Tower's unique spiral ramp to reach sweeping views of Copenhagen's skyline and distant Sweden. This 17th-century red-brick observatory rewards the effort with panoramic city vistas from 35 meters high.
“An observation deck that affords great views over the city and to Sweden in the distance. To reach the top, you walk up an interior spiral ramp with no stairs.”
– Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet "Haul yourself to the top of the 34.8m-high red-brick 'Round Tower' and you will be following in the footsteps of such luminaries as King Christian IV." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"An unevenly paved spiral ramp and a staircase provide access to the top, from where there is a delightful panoramic view over the city, with its myriad spires." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The old observatory in Copenhagen has a spiral corridor used as a racetrack. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Besides admiring the architecture, visitors can climb to the tower observatory for incredible views of the city."
Travel + Leisure "Climb the spiral ramp to the top of this city icon, built in 1642 as an observatory by King Christian IV, and enter the planetarium to learn about ancient and modern astronomy. In summer,..."
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