Hansen Mansion

Hansen Mansion is a Neoclassical residential building at Fredericiagade 21 in Copenhagen, known for its white stone and evenly spaced windows. The three-story structure displays typical features of this architectural movement with a flat roof and refined detailing throughout.

Architect Jørgen Hansen Koch completed this mansion in 1836 as a private residence for Andreas Nicolai Hansen. Nearly four decades later, the family's residence at the site ended with his death in 1873.

The mansion displays 19th-century residential architecture with balanced proportions and strict symmetry across its front elevation. This design reflects how wealthy households of that era chose to represent themselves through their homes.

The building sits in Frederiksstaden, a neighborhood with excellent public transport links and pedestrian-friendly streets. The location makes it easy to visit surrounding Neoclassical buildings and the Marble Church nearby.

A census from 1840 recorded far more than 100 people living in the building, including not only the Hansen family but also numerous household servants with their children. This reveals how such large city houses functioned as communities during that era.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1836

Architects: Jørgen Hansen Koch

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

GPS coordinates: 55.68547,12.59096

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:03