Brønnum House

The Brønnum House at Kongens Nytorv is a three-wing building with ornately decorated stucco facades, wrought iron balconies, and sculptural masks above the doorways. Inside, modern office spaces now occupy the floors while the historic architectural details of the exterior remain intact.

Construction began in 1866 based on designs by architect Ferdinand Vilhelm Jensen on the site of a former naval shipyard. This transformation from maritime facility to residential neighborhood was part of Copenhagen's major urban expansion during that period.

The building once housed prominent Copenhagen residents who gathered with artists and writers throughout their time here. This social activity left traces in the rooms that visitors can still sense when walking through.

The building is not regularly open to the public and requires advance arrangement to visit. You should check local information beforehand to learn about access possibilities or wait for announced visiting days.

Rare Japanese gilt-leather wallpaper from when the Hirschsprung family lived here still decorates the interior walls. On display is also a painting by artist Thorvald Niss from the Skagen artists' colony, reflecting the serious art collecting history of the building's residents.

Location: Copenhagen Municipality

Inception: 1666

Architects: Ferdinand Vilhelm Jensen

GPS coordinates: 55.67963,12.58681

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05