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.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. The Danish Museum of Art and Design - Danish arts applied
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
DKK50; under-18s free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm
Address
68, Bredgade, 1260 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 18 56 56
2. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek - Carlsberg's art collection
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
3. Thorvaldsens Museum - Homage to Danish sculptor
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
4. State Art Gallery - National collection of masterpieces
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
5. The National Museum - Denmark's past distilled
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Address
Prinsens Palais, 10, Ny Vestergade, 1471 Copenhagen K
Telephone
+45 33 13 44 11
6. Open Air Museum - History brought to life
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Apr-Oct Tue-Sun 10am-5pm
Address
100, Kongevejen, 2800 Lyngby
Telephone
+45 33 13 44 11
Attractions
Expand all7. Amalienborg Palace - Rubbing shoulders with royalty
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
8. Tycho Brahe Planetarium and Omnimaxteater - Exploring the universe
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
9. Copenhagen Zoo - Scandinavian animals on show
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
10. The Round Tower - Romantic views of Copenhagen
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
11. Christiansborg Palace - Danish seat of power
Show more 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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
12. Carlsberg Brewery - Denmark's brewing heritage
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
DKK60; concessions DKK40
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-4pm
Address
11, Gamle Carlsberg Vej, 2500 Copenhagen V
Telephone
+45 33 27 12 82
Special things to do
Expand all13. The Little Mermaid Statue - Copenhagen's fairytale icon
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Langelinie, 2100 Copenhagen Ø
14. Tivoli Gardens - Fairground and bandstand
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
15. Christiania - Living social experiment
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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.Show this on mapE-mail this item
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
