Abel Cathrines Stiftelse

Abel Cathrines Stiftelse is a red brick building with four symmetrical wings containing 31 residences on Abel Cathrines Gade in Vesterbro. The structure features balanced proportions with interior courtyards that create a sense of privacy and shelter for residents.

The foundation was established in 1675 by Abel Cathrine von der Wisch, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Sophie Amalie, to provide housing for impoverished women. The current building was constructed in 1886 according to designs by architect Hermann Baagøe Storck in early National Romantic style.

The structure, completed in 1886 by architect Hermann Baagøe Storck, represents early National Romantic architecture in Danish building tradition.

The building is centrally located in Vesterbro and is easily accessible on foot when navigating the neighborhood. Visitors can view the exterior architecture and entrance area, where memorial plaques document the foundation's historical purpose.

After 1949, the building was transformed into a municipal shelter for homeless people, marking a significant shift in its original purpose. This adaptation shows how historical structures could be repurposed to address changing social needs in the city.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1886

Architects: Hermann Baagøe Storck

GPS coordinates: 55.67160,12.55890

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12