TouristAttraction
Højbro Plads
Højbro Plads 9, 1200
On the Margueritruten
Højbro Plads sits directly on the route through Sjælland og Hovedstaden.
About
Højbro Plads
The main feature of this square is the equestrian statue of Bishop Absalon, founder of Copenhagen. On the base of the statue you see herring swimming - symbolizing the importance of the herring-fishing during the Middle Ages. Export of salted herring was the reason for the growth of the small fishing settlement, which in turn made the building of a fort necessary to protect the town (1167), finally leading to the present city of Copenhagen.
Around here
Nearby on the Margueritruten
Frequently asked
Is Højbro Plads on the Margueritruten?
Yes — Højbro Plads sits directly on the route through Sjælland og Hovedstaden.