The Dodecagon, Nordhavn

Photo of a tiny church in Nordhavn with a blue sky
Photo of the Tiny Church Terrace
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At the far end of Nordhavn, where the city slowly gives way to the sea and the sky, lies Tolvkanten—a tiny church unlike anything else in Copenhagen. The small wooden building invites you to take a break from the city’s hustle and bustle.

With its simple architecture, Tolvkanten feels like a quiet space in dialogue with its surroundings. An understated place where silence is allowed to take center stage just as much as the view.

Local tip
: Continue your visit through the rugged harbor setting of Fiskerihavnen and on to Nordhavnstippen, where the city’s outer edge meets nature.

Trees Trees
Benches Benches
Shrubs Shrubs
Gravel Gravel
Parking Parking
Church Church
Grass Grass
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Benches Benches
Church Church
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