Overview & visitor information

The oldest military was established in 1626 by King Christian IV. The old Citadel was refurbished and made into a church and a prison. According to tradition, tourists and local’s alike walk around these places before their The Day of Prayer (Store Bededag) and after the walk then eat a special kind of bread called “Hveder”.
Address: Kastellet - The Old Citadel, 2100 Copenhagen Ø Busses: 15 - 26 - 1A - 20E – 865 Trains : Østerport Station






























