Trinitatis Kirke

Lovely church. Very old and historical. The exterior architecture is very interesting. The windows are elongated and tall which gives a different vibe. There are lots of bird around the church making their own habitat. Entrance is free. So make a trip.

The church that you can visit for free. The ceiling and seating inside are beautifully decorated, with a unique style. There’s also a huge pipe organ inside the church that’s really impressive.

We visited in January 2024 and The Church was extremely beautiful to see. Located right next to The Round Tower in Copenhagen, it is worth attending to appreciate the many beautiful things and listen to the lovely organ music. Several other people were at the Church at the same time and it seems like a popular place to see. The admission is free and it is worth taking the time to appreciate things, such as the lovely painting.

Impressive church with tall ceilings and huge chandeliers. The view of the main altar is just stunning as you view the aisle from the back of the church. Some history I found about the church. "Trinity Church by the Round Tower was consecrated in 1656 as a church for the university's professors and students, but is today an ordinary parish church. The name refers to the Trinity – God, Son and Holy Spirit – but also the building complex was originally a trinity of church, observatory and university library." The choir was practicing when I visited and the sound is angelic.

This a FIVE star rating kind of church, please ignore those 4 stars 😇 a combo of centuries, royalty, and solvency today! The church is a vibrant member of this community, serving young and old with a breadth of partnerships. Here is a little history: https://www.trinitatiskirke.dk/eng eng | Trinitatis kirke Trinitatis Church was commissioned in 1637 by King Christian the 4th to be part of a building complex comprising a church for the student body of the University of Copenhagen, Rundetaarn (the round tower) which functioned as an astronomers’ observatory, and a university library in the attic above the church. The king himself was active in the planning of the building and on the front of the Round Tower we find a rebus that can definitively be attributed him. His draft of it is found in the Royal Archives on the back of his sketch of three barges that he wished to be built at the Royal Shipyard in 1640. The rebus can be interpreted in several ways; Thomas Bang, professor at the University and the first librarian in the new hall above the church, took it in 1648 to mean: “Govern knowledge and justice, Lord, in the heart of the crowned king Christian IV.” Knowledge is understood as the right and proper Christian learning. The church is about 50 m long, 20 m wide and 18 m tall on the inside. There are suggestions that the dimensions may have been decided by the library’s need for floor space. The Round Tower was finished 1642-3, the last capstone was set in the church in 1651, and the church was consecrated on Trinity Sunday, 1st June 1656. In 1683, the church was granted a parish, which made regular earnings possible, but at the same time weakened the bond with the University. In 1728, a great fire destroyed large parts of Copenhagen. Trinitatis Church was heavily damaged and was closed for repairs for 3 years; the church furnishings and the university library perished. The church reopened in 1731, and most of the baroque furnishings are from ca. 1730. Over the years, several restorations have added to the interior, most recently in 1981-82. Trinitatis Church belongs to the National Church of Denmark (Den Danske Folkekirke), which is Lutheran-Evangelical. It is today an active and vibrant place of work and worship. Mass is held every Sunday, and from September through May there is a weekly and well-attended Evensong. Trinitatis Night Church also has a weekly music service directed more towards a younger congregation and often experimenting with the form and music of the service. The church takes an active part in its community; it has a very active Community Care assisting parishioner in need and supporting worthy projects in and around the church. Trinitatis Church has long upheld good relations with neighboring churches and places of worship, twice-monthly well visited lectures or sing-alongs are organized in cooperation with the Church of Our Lady. Music has a very prominent position in the day-to-day life at Trinitatis Church. Most weeks from September through April see at least one concert – often performed by the church’s own accomplished, professional musicians - and during the summer months a series of concerts especially planned for visitors take place. The Royal Danish Academy of Music is also a valued collaborator, and throughout the year, students from RDAM will participate in services and concerts, acquiring valuable experience for their professional life.

A large church that was designed with a library and an astronomical observatory in the steeple. The church is a large one, decorated in Baroque style, but quite restrained by Baroque standards. There are large spaces in the attic for a library, and one can ascend the church tower on a sloping walkway to see where the observatory once stood. The views from the top of the tower are very impressive.

Hiding in the heart of the city, sitting on the corner of Landemærket and Købmagergade and adjoined to the Round Tower (built by Christian IV serving as an astronomical observatory point), this charming 17th century parish church originally served the students of Copenhagen University. Part of the building was reconstructed in today's Baroque style after a fire in 1770. Not only does it have a magnificent main organ but also an Italian Baroque organ dated 1770 and brought to this church in 2015. Feel free to walk in. The choir may be practising or the organ playing as you do.

Trinitatis Church was built in the 17th century by King Christian IV, to serve the students of Copenhagen University. The interior was damaged in the fire of 1728 but was rebuilt in 1731 in the Baroque style.

This grandiose church was simply amazing to the viewer. From the moment you walked in, you had to take a moment to grasp the greatness of it. I felt like a tiny ant in relation to the size of this building. Gold chandeliers hung above the walkway to the front of the church. One turn around and the giant organ made you gasp at the sheer beauty and size of it. Amazing! Free WiFi.

Although I wish I had taken more pictures than I did, that doesn't take away from the beauty of this church. When you first walk in, you are led into a false sense of dissatisfaction: no grand stained-glass windows, giant murals, or thirty-meter ceilings. But, as soon as you turn the corner, you can't help but be amazed by high-vaulted ceilings, golden accents, and well-polished wooden pews. Framed by all of this, at the far end of the church is the beautiful altar, equipped with beautiful statues of Anges and Jesus Christ. This cathedral is a must-see, and I would recommend it to everyone looking for stunning architecture in Copenhagen.

Another Beautiful Church in Copenhagen, Denmark! Like many other tourists, we found this place because we were looking for the Round Tower. Turns out the Round Tower is right next door. Brian S. did a fantastic review which includes history and background of the church. All I can add is that you should stop in before or after exploring the Round Tower. There is no admission charge to see this very lovely place of worship!

Fires towers and libraries The Trinity Church was started in 1637 and consecrated in 1656. The idea came from Chiristian IV and the actual design was by Hans Vans Steenwinckel the Younger. It originally was a church for professors and university students and included a library and tower to complete the trinity idea but now is a regular church for the local people. Although the church itself is not a real popular touristy attraction, many people blunder into here by mistake while exploring the far more famous Round Tower. There is a charge for entrance into the tower complex and museum but the actual church is free and of course regular sunday services are held. The church was pretty badly damaged in the great fire of 1728 but was fixed up and kept real nice and pretty through various wars, plagues, floods and other nasty things that happened by. Today it is absolutely gorgeous inside with a magnificent baroque altar and huge organ. Although it's difficult to real see from the outside, the Trinty Church is incredible and awe inspiring once inside. A wonderful church that is definitely worth a visit when visiting the area.

Located centrally and famous for the Rundetaarn Observation Deck, Trinitatis Kirke is a free space to visit before or after looking out over Copenhagen, opening hours from 9h30 to 16h30 and fixtures gilded in Gold making it an even more attractive destination than the National Cathedral while those arriving around noon may even be treated to a free concert, choir or organ practice.