Liberty Column

Liberty Column is a 20-meter-tall obelisk monument made of Nexø sandstone that rises in front of Copenhagen Central Station. The structure is crowned by four female figures at its base, carved into the light brown stone.

The monument was erected in 1797 to honor the abolition of serfdom in Denmark, achieved through agricultural reforms. These reforms represented a major step forward in improving the rights of the rural population.

The four statues at the base represent virtues that were important to Danish society at the time. They show what values people valued and how they expressed their ideals through public monuments.

The monument stands directly in front of the main train station and is easy to reach on foot, making it a natural stop when exploring the city center. A restoration in 1999 preserved the original work, so it looks fresh today.

The surrounding streets are named after the reform advocates who made these changes possible. These street names show how deeply the reforms became part of the city's memory and identity.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1797

Architects: Nicolai Abildgaard

Height: 20 m

Made from material: Nexø sandstone

Website: http://kulturarv.dk/1001fortaellinger/da_DK/frihedsstoetten-vesterbrogade-koebenhavn

GPS coordinates: 55.67419,12.56329

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43