What to See in Copenhagen

Copenhagen offers plenty of monuments and attractions to fill your trip with. Sites like The Little Mermaid, the Freetown of Christiania, Nyhavn Canal, and the Rosenborg Castle are just a few must-sees during your stay. Read on for more!

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The Little Mermaid

While in Copenhagen you can't miss the city's iconic symbol, the Little Mermaid statue. Discover it's fascinating story and the best time to visit!

Nyhavn Canal

Nyhavn canal in Copenhagen is among the most photographed spots in the Danish capital. Find out how to reach the iconic colorful houses of Copenhagen.

Christiania

Freetown Christiania is Copenhagen's bohemian neighborhood famous for street art, music, and legal marijuana. Get to know its storied past here.

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens is the most visited place in Copenhagen, popular for its nice views, roller coasters & shows. Check out opening hours, ticket prices & more.

Christiansborg Palace

Christiansborg Palace is a relfection of Copenhagen's rich history and the Danish monarchy. Check out its opening hours and admission fees here.

Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen is the winter residence for the Danish royal family. Explore its history by visiting the Amalienborg Museum.

National Museum of Denmark

The National Museum of Denmark is the best place in town to learn about Denmark's history through its treasures, vikings, skeletons, mummies, and more!

Denmark National Gallery

The Denmark National Gallery is one of Copenhagen's main museums, with works by renowned artists like Hammershoi, Munch & Picasso. Info on prices & hours.

Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle is the best example of Danish architecture in Copenhagen. Get to know Christian IV's favorite residence with a visit.

Frederiksborg Castle

The National History Museum in Frederiksborg is the biggest castle in Scandinavia and has 15th-century artifacts. How to get there from Copenhagen.

Tourist attractions

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The Little Mermaid

While in Copenhagen you can't miss the city's iconic symbol, the Little Mermaid statue. Discover it's fascinating story and the best time to visit!

Nyhavn Canal

Nyhavn canal in Copenhagen is among the most photographed spots in the Danish capital. Find out how to reach the iconic colorful houses of Copenhagen.

Christiania

Freetown Christiania is Copenhagen's bohemian neighborhood famous for street art, music, and legal marijuana. Get to know its storied past here.

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens is the most visited place in Copenhagen, popular for its nice views, roller coasters & shows. Check out opening hours, ticket prices & more.

Christiansborg Palace

Christiansborg Palace is a relfection of Copenhagen's rich history and the Danish monarchy. Check out its opening hours and admission fees here.

Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen is the winter residence for the Danish royal family. Explore its history by visiting the Amalienborg Museum.

Rundetaarn

Copenhagen's Round Tower is one of the city's most famous structures for its unique shape and spiral ramp, leading up to the world's oldest observatory!

Copenhagen City Hall

Copenhagen's City Hall is one of the city's most important buildings. Read on for its opening hours and cost for visiting the world clock.

Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle is the best example of Danish architecture in Copenhagen. Get to know Christian IV's favorite residence with a visit.

The Marble Church

Copenhagen's Marble Church is known for its stunning dome and is one of the city's most beautiful structures. Find out prices & how to enjoy the views.

Church of Our Savior

The Church of Our Savior is one of the most iconic buildings in the Copenhagen skyline. Read on to find out admission fees, and opening hours.

The King's Garden

Once the primary leisure space for the monarchs of Rosenborg Castle, the King's Gardens in Copenhagen now serve as the city's principal park.

The Royal Library

The Black Diamond is a building from the University of Copenhagen that combines a studio and lecture hall to create an innovative design. Read on for more!

Museums and galleries

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National Museum of Denmark

The National Museum of Denmark is the best place in town to learn about Denmark's history through its treasures, vikings, skeletons, mummies, and more!

Denmark National Gallery

The Denmark National Gallery is one of Copenhagen's main museums, with works by renowned artists like Hammershoi, Munch & Picasso. Info on prices & hours.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Copenhagen's Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is the city's sculpture museum & also has paintings by artists like Monet and Van Gogh. Find out prices, hours & more.

Thorvaldsen Museum

The Thorvaldsen Museum, Copenhagen's first museum, has the finest creations of the Danish sculptor & painter. Find out its location, price & opening hours.

Designmuseum

Explore Denmark's history as told through design at the Designmuseum, Stroll through a narrative woven into furniture, toys, and clothing items.

Danish War Museum

The Copenhagen War Museum retraces more than 500 years of history through armor, cannons, tanks, and other war objects. Find out prices and opening hours.

Guiness World Records Museum

The Guiness World Records Museum in Copenhagen showcases the world's strangest accomplishments through interactive exhibits. Read on for more.

Nearby sights

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Kronborg Castle

Explore Kronborg Castle, a former military fortress that inspired William Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Find out how to get to Kronborg from Copenhagen.

Frederiksborg Castle

The National History Museum in Frederiksborg is the biggest castle in Scandinavia and has 15th-century artifacts. How to get there from Copenhagen.

Fredensborg Castle

Fredensborg Castle is the royal family's summer home. Stroll through gardens and take in the Baroque architecture for a perfect day trip from Copenhagen.

Malmö

Malmö is the third largest city in Sweden and a must-see from Copenhagen. Find out what to see in Malmö and how to get there from Denmark.

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