About
Folkehuset Absalon is a community house on Vesterbro, one of Copenhagen's central districts, and it occupies a former church on Sankt Ansgars Plads. The building dates from 1934, when it was the Absalon church, and it now serves as a meeting place for people who live nearby and for visitors who want to take part in local life.
The house opened in August 2015 with the aim of bringing people together. Its programme is varied. Communal dining is one of its best-known features, and there are concerts, parties and a steady stream of events, from life drawing and bingo to workshops. Regular activities include ceramics courses, a choir, line dancing, a bridge club and yoga, so a visit can be as relaxed or as active as you like.
What to expect
The venue is open every day of the week, which makes it easy to fit into a trip. Its event calendar includes a workshops section, so checking it before you go will show what is on at the time of your stay. Many of the offerings are open to newcomers, and the mix of cooking, creative classes and music suits both solo travellers and small groups.
If you are planning something of your own, the house has a third-floor room with a projector, screen and sound system that can be rented. It is not available for parties, receptions or dining, so it suits talks, screenings and meetings rather than celebrations.
Getting there and getting in touch
Folkehuset Absalon is at Sønder Boulevard 73, in the 1720 postcode area of Copenhagen. For the current event schedule, prices of individual activities and booking details, the house's own website, absaloncph.dk, is the place to look, and you can also call the house on +45 26 23 28 70.
