Bakkehuset, Copenhagen: A Glimpse Inside

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Dating back to the 1600s, Bakkehuset is considered the oldest building in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen. During the Danish Golden Age (1800–1850), it was home to literary figure Knud Lyne Rahbek and his wife, Kamma. It was also a meeting place for writers, poets and other cultural figures. Among those associated with its literary circle was the famous fairy-tale writer Hans Christian Andersen.

Today, Bakkehuset is a literary museum, where you can wander through rooms furnished in the style of the period.

We visited on a sunny Sunday morning. We were keen to see inside the historic house and learn a little about the people who had once lived there. It didn’t disappoint. The interiors were beautifully decorated in traditional Danish style, with antique furniture, thoughtful details and large windows looking out towards the garden.

As I wandered from room to room, I imagined the conversations that might once have taken place around the tables: writers sharing ideas, discussing the world and finding inspiration in the everyday. There was something lovely about being able to step briefly into that world.

For me, it was the character of the rooms, the natural light and the small details that made Bakkehuset such a pleasure to photograph.

If you’re visiting Copenhagen and enjoy history, literature and beautiful old interiors, Bakkehuset is well worth discovering.

You can find more information about visiting Bakkehuset here

Paula