Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)

Frederik's Church, universally known as the Marble Church (Marmorkirken), is one of Copenhagen's most beautiful landmarks, crowned by the largest church dome in Scandinavia, inspired by St. Peter's in Rome. Its grand Baroque rotunda interior, ringed by columns and statues of theologians, is impressive enough, but the highlight is climbing to the dome: on weekends (and daily in summer) you can ascend to the external gallery encircling the dome for a sweeping view over the city, the harbour, and the adjacent Amalienborg palace.

It sits directly on the axis of Amalienborg (the royal residence), so it frames one of the city's grandest vistas. Entry to the church is free; the dome climb is a small ticketed extra. It's a quick, rewarding stop, especially combined with the changing of the guard at the palace nearby.

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• The largest church dome in Scandinavia
• The grand Baroque rotunda interior
• Climbing to the external dome gallery for city views
• Its alignment with Amalienborg palace
• Free entry to the church

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken)

Cheapest way inHippies & Christianshavn Tip-Based Walking Tour4.8★ · 262 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$6 per personSee dates →Most bookedCopenhagen Classic Canal Tour With Guide4.4★ · 2,036 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$33 per personSee dates →Private & flexiblePrivate Copenhagen Boat Tour: Landmarks and Hidden Gems5★ · 38 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$219 per personSee dates →

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Know before you go

• Entry to the church is free; only the dome climb is ticketed.
• Dome-climb times are limited, more frequent in summer; check before going.
• It lines up with Amalienborg palace, pair with the noon changing of the guard.
• The dome climb has many stairs but rewards with great city and harbour views.

A bit of history

Begun in 1749 as part of a grand royal district, construction stalled for over a century due to cost before the church was finally completed in 1894 with private funding. Its great copper-green dome, modelled on St. Peter's in Rome, dominates the skyline of the Frederiksstaden quarter.