Church of Our Saviour

One of the most beautiful churches in Denmark
Word to the wise: The climb to the top of the spire is not for the faint-hearted - the last 150 steps are outside, and it can get windy.

Talk of the town: Jules Verne came to Copenhagen in 1861 and the church is featured in his book 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth'.
Thanks to the golden spiral staircase winding up its 90-metre spire, the Church of our Saviour in Christianshavn is one of Copenhagen's most prominent and beloved landmarks.

Most people visit in order to climb the 400 steps to the top and take in the stunning city views, but it's worth poking your nose into the church itself. Built in 1752 in the baroque style, the interior is dominated by a vast, ornately carved 17th century organ supported by two elephants (not real) and a striking alterpiece by Nicodemus Tessins.

The church's carillon system is the largest in northern Europe, and every hour tunes fill the air over the neighbourhood.