Højbro Plads, Public square in Copenhagen, Denmark

Højbro Plads is a rectangular public square in the City Centre of Copenhagen, Denmark. It lies between Amagertorv and the Slotsholmen Canal, with the Højbro Bridge connecting it to Slotsholmen island, and most of the buildings around it date from the late 1790s.

The square was created after the Great Fire of 1795, when the burned block between Højbrostræde and Store Færgestræde was left open as a fire break. In the 19th century, it became a market for vegetables and flowers, and the equestrian statue of Absalon was unveiled in 1902.

The square is known for the children's song 'Tre små kinesere på Højbro Plads', which many Danes learn early in life. Nearby, the former Ploug House at number 21 carries the name of writer Carl Ploug, who lived there in the 1860s.

The square is open all day and easy to reach on foot from Strøget or from the canal side. Benches and trees offer spots to rest, and the surface is flat, making it simple to walk around and take in the surroundings.

The statue of Absalon is 12 meters tall and weighs 6.3 tons, with 1.5 tons resting on the horse's hind legs. The plinth includes a relief of swimming herrings, a nod to the herring trade that helped make Copenhagen wealthy.