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Jens Olsen's World Clock, Denmark: what it is and when to go
Jens Olsen's World Clock is an advanced astronomical clock (Jens Olsens Verdensur) in Denmark (Copenhagen). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 47. It has articles in 9 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Advanced astronomical clock · History
- Local name
- Jens Olsens Verdensur
- Where
- Denmark
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- CPH Copenhagen, 8.4 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 55.67554, 12.56947
What it is and where
Jens Olsen's World Clock is an advanced astronomical clock (Jens Olsens Verdensur) in Denmark (Copenhagen). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Denmark: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Copenhagen, where this site lists 458 more places to see, 745 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 55.67554, 12.56947; the nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH, Copenhagen), 8.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Denmark (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Denmark. In Kokai 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 Jens Olsen's World Clock is May to September.
- JanBetter not7:22
- FebBetter not9:18
- MarPossible11:27
- AprPossible13:52
- MayBest time15:59
- JunBest time17:13
- JulBest time16:42
- AugBest time14:48
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:56
- DecPossible6:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 47. 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.
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. 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 you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Copenhagen City HallHeadquarters of the municipal council of Copenhagen61 m
- Ripley's Believe It or NotMuseum92 m
- Vartov ChurchChurch building in Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark195 m
- Museum of Illusions CopenhagenMuseum197 m
- Museum of CopenhagenHistorical museum in Copenhagen229 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Denmark guide.
More in Denmark: History
- Kronborg: castle in Helsingør, Denmark
- Roskilde Cathedral: cathedral in Denmark (Church of Denmark)
- Christiansborg Palace: Palace in Copenhagen, seat of the Danish Parliament
- Rosenborg Castle: palace in Copenhagen
- Tivoli Gardens: amusement park in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Børsen: building in Copenhagen
Every Denmark place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Jens Olsen's World Clock?
It is an advanced astronomical clock (Jens Olsens Verdensur in the local language) in Denmark. It has articles in 9 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 Jens Olsen's World Clock?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 13 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 47.
How do you get to Jens Olsen's World Clock?
The nearest main airport is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH), 8.4 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Denmark is explained in its country guide.
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 Copenhagen City Hall, Ripley's Believe It or Not, Vartov Church. The rest is in the Denmark guide.
Keep reading
- Copenhagen458 places to see in and around Copenhagen, Denmark: Øresund Bridge, Christiansborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle. Best time: May to September.
- History1205 places for history in Denmark, from Kronborg to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- DenmarkBefore travelling to Denmark: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in, but the currency is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Jens Olsen's World Clock on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.