Gammel Strand

Gammel Strand (modern Danish for "old beach"; originally meant "the old shoreline", i.e. prior to land reclamations) is a street and public square in central Copenhagen, Denmark.

The art gallery Kunstforeningen and the Ministry of Culture are the most notable institutions facing the street.

Gammel Strand used to be the site of a natural harbour, sheltered by a few small islets later to develop into Slotsholmen.

Most of the houses have been rebuilt and extended with an extra story over the years and exhibit a multitude of different styles.

In spite of this the overall impression is very harmonic, and Gammel Strand is now considered one of the most iconic urban spaces in Copenhagen.

The original shoreline as reconstructed in the miniature town in front of Museum of Copenhagen
Skovser women, c. 1800
Gammel Strand on fire