Hirschsprung Collection
Museum Museum of 19th-century Danish paintings and sculpture
Copenhagen’s Hirschsprung Collection houses a focused assemblage of 19th-century Danish paintings and drawings assembled by patron Heinrich Hirschsprung; visitors study Golden Age canvases and intimate portraiture in a compact museum near Østre Anlæg.
The Hirschsprung Collection (Den Hirschsprungske Samling) is a Copenhagen museum holding a concentrated collection of 19th-century Danish art assembled by collector Heinrich Hirschsprung. The collection emphasises Danish Golden Age painters and later 19th-century naturalist and realist works.
Displays include major Danish artists represented across a compact museum layout, arranged to show development in Danish painting rather than presenting a broad international survey. The museum’s scale is small and focused, allowing visitors to see core works in a single visit.
The core collection was given to the Danish state by Heinrich Hirschsprung in the early 20th century and the museum was established to house and exhibit those works.
The museum is located in central Copenhagen, close to parks and other cultural institutions, and is accessible on foot from central city areas.
- Collection focus: Focuses on 19th-century Danish painting, especially Golden Age and naturalist painters, formed from the collection of Heinrich Hirschsprung.
- Location: Located near central Copenhagen green spaces, making it easy to visit alongside other city museums.
How to Get to Hirschsprung Collection #
The Hirschsprung Collection is on Stockholmsgade beside the Østre Anlæg park in Copenhagen. The museum is an easy walk from Østerport station (S‑trains and regional trains) - about 10-15 minutes on foot - and about 15-20 minutes’ walk from Copenhagen Central Station (or one short S‑train stop to Østerport). Several city buses stop along Øster Voldgade/Østerbrogade close to the museum if you prefer not to walk.
Tips for Visiting Hirschsprung Collection #
- Visit early or late in the day to avoid school groups and guided tours-this small museum is best enjoyed slowly and often takes 45-90 minutes.
- Combine the visit with a walk through the adjacent Østre Anlæg park to give the paintings some context and to enjoy nearby green space between museum stops.
Best Time to Visit Hirschsprung Collection #
For the Hirschsprung Collection, aim for a weekday morning in the shoulder or off-peak months to avoid crowds and enjoy the collection calmly.
Weather & Climate near Hirschsprung Collection #
Hirschsprung Collection's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (619 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 67 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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