Architecture in Denmark

Discover 24 places to experience unusual architecture in Denmark.

Karrebæksminde, Denmark

Græshoppebroen (Grasshopper Bridge)

This distinctive bug-like bridge is made of recycled horseshoes.

Dyrehaven, Denmark

Eremitageslottet (Hermitage Hunting Lodge)

The castle used by the Danish Royal Family as a hunting retreat.

Cirkelbroen (The Circle Bridge)

Copenhagen, Denmark

Cirkelbroen (The Circle Bridge)

This bridge's unique architecture honors nautical heritage and encourages self-awareness.

Bølgen (The Wave)

Bølgen (The Wave)

This unique architectural wonder is home to luxury apartments.

Nørrelandskirkens Klokketårn (Nørreland Church Bell Tower)

Holstebro, Denmark

Nørrelandskirkens Klokketårn (Church of Nørreland Bell Tower)

A unique, modernist church tower that appears to float above the ground.

Enclosure in the woods.

Bjørnegrotten

An abandoned bear enclosure from a 19th-century zoo located in a Danish forest.

St. Canute's Cathedral

Odense, Denmark

St. Canute's Cathedral

The last Viking king of Denmark is buried inside the crypt of this cathedral.

Den Uendelige Bro (The Infinite Bridge)

Aarhus, Denmark

Den Uendelige Bro (The Infinite Bridge)

Denmark’s never-ending bridge.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Kosmik Rum

Visitors are treated to a stained glass kaleidoscope interior inside this work of art.

Copenhagen, Denmark

CopenHill

The world's first combination ski slope and power plant.

View of the church and its spire.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Church of Our Saviour

Climb to the top of its spiral spire for spectacular views of Copenhagen.

The picture-perfect setting.

Hillerød, Denmark

Frederiksborg Castle

This striking royal residence is the largest Renaissance-style castle in Scandinavia.

Østerlars.

Gudhjem, Denmark

Østerlars Church

The largest of Denmark's seven mysterious round churches stands on an island in the Baltic Sea.

Museumsgården.

Læsø, Denmark

Museumsgården

This antique farmhouse is one of Læsø's rare seaweed houses.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Grundtvig’s Church

This sublime architectural marvel is a rare example of an expressionist church.

Incredible exterior of Lego House

Billund, Denmark

Lego House

An enormous playhouse designed to look like 21 stacked Lego bricks, with another 25 million colorful Legos inside.