Things to do in Copenhagen
Visitors are drawn to the romantic Little Mermaid statue on the Copenhagen harbourside and alternative lifestyles across the water in Christiania in Copenhagen K. See the evolution of sleek Danish design at the Museum of Art and Design and watch the dramatic Changing of the Guard at the 18th-century Amalienborg Palace. Most museums open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm, and many are free.
The Danish Museum of Art and Design
Danish arts applied
The Museum of Art and Design (Kunstindustrimuseet) is housed in the old
Frederik's Hospital in Copenhagen K. The collections embrace poster design
by Matisse to fascist propoganda. Textiles include dresses from Japan and
Danish embroidery. The onsite bakery serves pastries.
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Cost
DKK50; under-18s free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
Address
68, Bredgade, 1260 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 18 56 56
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Carlsberg's art collection
The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek gallery in Copenhagen V was founded in 1888 by
brewer Carl Jacobsen. It holds two important collections - one of ancient
Mediterranean art, the other of French and Danish art of the 19th and 20th
centuries.
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Cost
DKK60; under-18s free; Sun free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
Address
7, Dantes Plads, 1556 Copenhagen V
Telephone
+45 33 41 81 41
Thorvaldsens Museum
Homage to Danish sculptor
Thorvaldsens Museum houses a collection of neo-classical sculpture by Bertel
Thorvaldsen, one of Denmark's most celebrated artists of the 18th and 19th
centuries. It's all housed in the rebuilt Royal Coach House, close to
Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen K.
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Cost
DKK20; under-18s free; Wed free to all
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Address
2, Bertel Thorvaldsens Plads, 1213 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 32 15 32
State Art Gallery
National collection of masterpieces
A collection of international and Danish art from the 13th century onwards is
displayed at the elegant Victorian State Art Gallery in Copenhagen K's Østre
Anlæg park. Displayed chronologically, the 1600 masterpieces range from
Titian and Rembrandt to Braque.
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Cost
DKK80; concessions DKK60; children free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, Wed 10am-8pm
Address
48, Sølvgade, 1307 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 74 84 94
The National Museum
Denmark's past distilled
The history of Denmark is portrayed at the National Museum, in Copenhagen K.
Beginning in prehistoric times 14,000 years ago, the collection includes
Eskimo exhibits and a coin collection. The Great Hall of the 18th-century
palace is hung with tapestries.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Address
Prinsens Palais, 10, Ny Vestergade, 1471 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 13 44 11
Open Air Museum
History brought to life
Frilandsmuseet open air museum at Lyngby on the edge of Copenhagen whisks
visitors back into a vivid recreation of 19th-century Denmark. Complete with
period buildings and costumed interpretative staff, it's an absorbing view
of Hans Christian Andersen's era.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Apr-Oct Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Address
100, Kongevejen, 2800 Lyngby
Telephone
+45 33 13 44 11
Amalienborg Palace
Rubbing shoulders with royalty
Queen Margrethe's residence, Amalienborg Palace is an elegant and remarkably
accessible 18th century construction. There are daily ceremonial guard
changes and rooms open to public view. The palace is set north of the city
centre in Copenhagen K.
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Cost
DKK75 for tour
Opening Hours
Jul-Sep Sat & Sun guided tours at 11.30am, 1pm & 2.30pm
Address
Amalienborg Slotsplads, 1257 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 92 64 51
Tycho Brahe Planetarium and Omnimaxteater
Exploring the universe
Named after the 16th-century astronomer, the Tycho Brahe Planetarium in
Copenhagen V transports visitors through the universe - culminating in an
immersive IMAX 360° Space Theatre cinema experience. There is also a
changing programme of temporary exhibitions.
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Cost
DKK130; under 13s DKK80
Opening Hours
Mon 1pm-9pm; Tue-Sun 10.30am-9pm
Address
10, Gammel Kongevej, 1610 Copenhagen V
Telephone
+45 33 12 12 24
Copenhagen Zoo
Scandinavian animals on show
More than 3000 animals are on view at Denmark's biggest zoo in Copenhagen's
Fredriksberg. The zoo, which opened 150 years ago, showcases Scandinavian
species like musk oxen and reindeer. Visitors take a break in African-themed
Café K.
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Cost
DKK130; children DKK70
Opening Hours
Nov-Feb daily 9am-4pm; Mar Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm; Apr-May & Sep Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 9am-6pm; Jun daily 9am-6pm; Jul-Aug daily 9am-9pm; Oct daily 9am-5pm
Address
38, Roskildevej, 2000 Fredriksberg
Telephone
+45 72 20 02 00
The Round Tower
Romantic views of Copenhagen
Built at King Christian IV's orders in the 1630s, the Round Tower (Rundetårn)
is Europe's oldest observatory. It has excellent views of Copenhagen V in
which it sits, and is a popular spot for couples sharing tender moments.
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Cost
DKK25; children DKK5; group rates available
Opening Hours
May-Sep daily 10am-8pm; Oct-Apr daily 10am-5pm
Address
52A, Koebmagergade, 1150 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 73 03 73
Christiansborg Palace
Danish seat of power
Seat of the Danish parliament, the Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen K
dates back to the 12th century. The current imposing neo-Baroque buildings
bustle with politicos and lobbyists. Highlights are the royal coaches
collection and theatre museum.
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Cost
Various prices, according to area visited
Opening Hours
Guided tours Tue-Sun from 11am
Address
1, Prins Jørgens Gård, 1218 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 92 64 94
Transport
Kongens Nytorv Metro station
Website
Carlsberg Brewery
Denmark's brewing heritage
Live and interactive exhibitions tell the story of Danish brewing on the
impressive original Valby Carlsberg site in Copenhagen V. The Carlsberg
Brewery also contains the Jacobsen Brewhouse, producer of speciality beers,
and naturally, a bar for sampling them.
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Cost
DKK60; concessions DKK40
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-4pm
Address
11, Gamle Carlsberg Vej, 2500 Copenhagen V
Telephone
+45 33 27 12 82
The Little Mermaid Statue
Copenhagen's fairytale icon
Symbol of Copenhagen, The Little Mermaid (Den Lille Havfrue) is
surprisingly small and set on Langelinie quay. Based on Hans Christian
Andersen's fairytale character, she was sculpted by Edvard Eriksen and
donated in 1913 by brewer Carl Jacobsen.
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Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Langelinie, 2100 Copenhagen Ø
Tivoli Gardens
Fairground and bandstand
A leafy Copenhagen institution since 1843, the Tivoli Gardens, in Copenhagen
V, features a funfair, as well as hosting shows, film and concerts. There
are 38 restaurants to choose from, a wooden rollercoaster called The Demon,
and a bandstand.
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Cost
DKK95; concesssions DKK45
Opening Hours
Sun-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm; early Apr-mid Jun & mid-Aug-mid Sep Sun-Thu 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11.30pm; mid-Jun-mid-Aug Sun-Thu 11am-12am; Fri-Sat 11am-12.30am (closed late Oct-late Nov)
Address
3, Vesterbrogade, 1630 Copenhagen V
Telephone
+45 33 15 10 01
Christiania
Living social experiment
The self-proclaimed free town of Christiania is a unique aspect of Copenhagen
life. Originating as a hippie-inspired social experiment, the community
houses 1000 people living alternative lifestyles. There are several jazz
clubs and restaurants, although cars are forbidden.
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Cost
Tours DKK40
Opening Hours
Always open; guided tours Sat & Sun 3pm from main entrance
Address
43, Bådsmandsstræde, 1407 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 32 57 96 70
