Freetown Christiania Fristaden Christiania
Freetown Christiania is an intentional community, commune, and neighborhood located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Established in 1971, it covers an area of 0.34 square kilometers and is the most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June through August, with daily highs ranging from 18 °C to 21 °C. During the winter months of January and February, temperatures drop to highs of 3 °C and lows of -1 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with the most rainy days occurring in January, October, November, and December, averaging 14 days per month.
Freetown Christiania is located 2 kilometers from the center of Copenhagen and 7 kilometers from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport. Nearby sights include Christianshavn, which is 0.4 kilometers away, Nyhavn at 0.9 kilometers, Amalienborg at 1.2 kilometers, Christiansborg Palace at 1.3 kilometers, and Frederik's Church at 1.4 kilometers.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 34 | 42 | 34 | 50 | 67 | 65 | 77 | 61 | 65 | 55 | 55 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
