# Kastelskirken, Denmark: what it is and when to go > Kastelskirken is a church in Copenhagen in Denmark. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/iglesia-de-la-ciudadela/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Church in Copenhagen · Temples - **Where:** Denmark - **Best time:** May to September. - **Nearest airport:** CPH Copenhagen, 9.1 km as the crow flies - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible - **Coordinates:** 55.69139, 12.59283 ## What it is and where Kastelskirken is a church in Copenhagen in Denmark. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. A superbly preserved and restored star-shaped citadel. First built in 1626 as St. Anne's Bulwark and completed in 1664 It is in [Copenhagen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/copenhague/), where this site lists 458 more places to see, 2.3 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 55.69139, 12.59283; the nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH, Copenhagen), 9.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=55.691394%2C12.592825) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.691394%2C12.592825) - **Accessibility:** Wheelchair accessible It is one of the [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/espiritual/) places in Denmark. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Kastelskirken is **May to September**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Better not | 7 h 22 | | February | Better not | 9 h 18 | | March | Possible | 11 h 27 | | April | Possible | 13 h 52 | | May | Best time | 15 h 59 | | June | Best time | 17 h 13 | | July | Best time | 16 h 42 | | August | Best time | 14 h 48 | | September | Best time | 12 h 26 | | October | Possible | 10 h 05 | | November | Better not | 7 h 55 | | December | Possible | 6 h 46 | In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Denmark in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Denmark To enter Denmark there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Denmark checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Danish krone (DKK); plugs: Type K · 230 V · 50 Hz (takes type C, but a grounded Schuko plug doesn't fit well); emergencies: 112 · 114 police (non-emergency). In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Kastelsmøllen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/kastelsmollen/): Smock mill in Copenhagen · 76 m - [Kastellet, Copenhagen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/kastellet/): Star fort in Copenhagen · 90 m - [Swedish Gustaf's Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/svenska-kyrkan/): Church of Sweden in Copenhagen, Denmark · 199 m - [Den Frie Udstilling](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/den-frie/): Danish artists' association · 351 m - [St. Alban's Church, Copenhagen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/st-alban-s-anglican-church/): Anglican church in Copenhagen · 358 m Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Denmark guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/). ## More in Denmark: Temples - [Roskilde Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/catedral-de-roskilde/): cathedral in Denmark (Church of Denmark) - [Grundtvig's Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/grundtvigs-kirke/): church in Copenhagen - [Frederik's Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/iglesia-de-marmol/): church in Copenhagen - [Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/catedral-de-nuestra-senora-de-copenhague/): cathedral of Copenhagen and the National Cathedral of Denmark - [St. Canute's Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/catedral-de-san-canuto-de-odense/): cathedral in Denmark - [Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/iglesia-de-san-salvador/): church in Copenhagen Every Denmark place under Temples, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/espiritual/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Kastelskirken? It is a church in Copenhagen in Denmark. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Kastelskirken? May to September. In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. ### How do you get to Kastelskirken? The nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 9.1 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=55.691394%2C12.592825) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Denmark map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Kastelsmøllen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/kastelsmollen/), [Kastellet, Copenhagen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/kastellet/), [Swedish Gustaf's Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/svenska-kyrkan/). The rest is in [the Denmark guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/dinamarca/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/25813625), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q751541), CC0. More about Kastelskirken on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kastelskirken). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).