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Cisternerne

This former water reservoir beneath Frederiksberg Gardens has been transformed into a dramatic underground exhibition space for contemporary art and installations.

About Cisternerne

This former water reservoir beneath Frederiksberg Gardens has been transformed into a dramatic underground exhibition space for contemporary art and installations. The cathedral-like concrete chambers with standing water create an atmospheric backdrop for site-specific works that play with light, sound, and reflection.

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The details

Practical bits

WalkingMinimal walking

The place

Getting there

Address

Roskildevej 25A, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark

Neighborhood

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Wear closed-toe shoes as the concrete floors can be damp, and bring a light jacket since the underground temperature stays cool year-round.

Plan for about 1 hour.

Cisternerne is in the Frederiksberg neighborhood of Copenhagen. The address is Roskildevej 25A, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark. The area is well-served by metro.

This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

Closed on Monday. Check the official website for holiday closures and special hours.

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