King Frederik to Reopen Round Tower Observatory in August
Copenhagen's historic Round Tower observatory reopens on August 12 during a partial solar eclipse.
2026年8月3日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /King Frederik will reopen the Round Tower observatory on August 12. The historic site underwent a major restoration project. The ceremonial reopening matches a partial solar eclipse over Copenhagen. Residents can watch this rare celestial event from the city center.
- Event: Reopening of the Round Tower (Rundetårn) astronomical observatory
- Date: August 12
- Special phenomenon: Partial solar eclipse visible over Copenhagen
- Location: Købmagergade in central Copenhagen, near Nørreport Station
- Presiding guest: King Frederik
The Round Tower stands on the busy Købmagergade pedestrian street. It is very close to Nørreport metro and train station. King Christian IV built the tower in the seventeenth century. It remains the oldest working astronomical observatory in Europe. Visitors walk up a unique spiral ramp instead of stairs.
Local residents can easily reach the tower by public transport. The city center venue offers a unique view of the sky. Partial solar eclipses are rare sights in Denmark. People who live in Copenhagen can join this historic moment.
Source: The Copenhagen Post
