Ivar Huitfeldt Memorial
Monuments
Monument to Danish naval hero
Ivar Huitfeldt Memorial
Monument to Danish naval hero
The Ivar Huitfeldt Memorial (Ivar Huitfeldt Mindesmærke) is a monument located at Langelinie in Copenhagen, erected in honour of Admiral Ivar Huitfeldt and the sailors who lost their lives when his ship, Dannebrog, exploded and sank during the Battle of Køge Bay in 1710, in the course of the Great Northern War.
The monument was unveiled in 1886 and designed by architect Vilhelm Dahlerup. It consists of a marble column set on a granite base, topped by a statue of Victoria, the goddess of victory, and four bronze reliefs at the base. The reliefs depict, among other things, a portrait of Huitfeldt, his coat of arms, and scenes from the naval battle.
Best View
Best View
The Ivar Huitfeldt Memorial rises prominently within Langelinieparken and is visible from many vantage points. The best views are from the grassy area closest to the waterfront or from a slightly elevated position by walking up the ramp towards the flowerbeds near the Statue of Princess Marie.