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You can find on this page the Copenhagen tourist map to print and to download in PDF. The Copenhagen tourist attractions map presents the monuments, museums, parks and points of interest of Copenhagen in Hovedstaden - Denmark.

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The Copenhagen sightseeing map shows all tourist places and points of interest of Copenhagen. This tourist attractions map of Copenhagen will allow you to easily plan your visits of landmarks of Copenhagen in Hovedstaden - Denmark. The Copenhagen tourist map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

The most popular city in Denmark for international tourists is Copenhagen. In 2019 it reached the 73rd place of the world most popular cities with 3.19 m tourists as you can see in Copenhagen tourist map. Copenhagen has tried to face the challenge of overtourism by introducing new strategies to better manage the influx of visitors but according to some experts, it is not enough. The Danish capital saw a 74% increase in tourists over the past decade and received 8.8 million guests (not including the 1.9 million Airbnb users) in 2018 alone, a figure that is expected to double by 2030, according to Wonderful Copenhagen.

Denmark capital is an easy sell at any time of year. In summer, locals and tourists swim in urban harbours like Islands Brygge, soak up the sun in King Garden or flock to the open-air street food market Reffen as its shown in Copenhagen tourist map. In winter, there is a warmth and cosiness - or hygge - from candles in cafe windows, the fairy-light beams from the Frederiksberg Gardens skating rink and the glow of bicycle lights as people course through the city of Copenhagen on two wheels. It is also consistently rated as one of the most liveable and happiest cities in the world.

Most Copenhagen tourists - around 87% as its mentioned in Copenhagen tourist map - tend to stay in and around the inner-city, especially the 17th-century canal district Nyhavn with its colourful merchant houses. And herein lies one of the biggest problems. The concentrated inflow of tourists clogging the heart of the city is starting to put a strain on urban life with increased waste, noise and traffic levels. In response to the issue, Wonderful Copenhagen - a tourism agency that was established to lure more tourists to Copenhagen - has said it will stop marketing Nyhavn as a tourist destination and try to encourage people to visit areas outside the city centre.

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The Copenhagen attractions map shows the main monuments, museums and parks of Copenhagen. This tourist places map of Copenhagen will allow you to easily plan your visits of tourist attractions of Copenhagen in Hovedstaden - Denmark. The Copenhagen attractions map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Copenhagen is a green city with many big and small parks. King Garden, the garden of Rosenborg Castle as you can see in Copenhagen attractions map, is the oldest and most visited park in Copenhagen. Its landscaping was commenced by Christian IV in 1606. Every year it sees more than 2.5 million visitors and in the summer months it is packed with sunbathers, picnickers and ballplayers. It serves as a sculpture garden with a permanent display of sculptures as well as temporary exhibits during summer. Also located in Copenhagen city centre are the Botanical Gardens particularly noted for their large complex of 19th century greenhouses donated by Carlsberg founder J. C. Jacobsen. Fælledparken is at 58 hectares the largest park in Copenhagen. It is popular for sports and hosts several annual events such as a free opera concert at the opening of the opera season, other open-air concerts, carnival, Labour Day celebrations and Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix, which is a race for antique cars.

Copenhagen and the surrounding areas have 3 beaches with a total of approx. 8 km of sandy beaches within 30 minutes cycling from the city centre as its shown in Copenhagen attractions map. This includes Amager Strandpark, which opened in 2005 and includes a 2 km long artificial island and a total of 4.6 km of beaches, located just 15 minutes by bicycle or a few minutes by metro from the city centre. On the tiny island of Slotsholmen is the Danish seat of government and an attraction that should top any visitor agenda. Christiansborg boasts more than 800 years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister Office, and the Supreme Court. An easy 10-minute walk from Tivoli along Vestergade brings you to the National Museum (Nationalmuseet), a must-see attraction for anyone with an interest in Danish history and culture.

The National Gallery of Denmark displays the largest collection of Danish art from the 1700s to the present day, as well as impressive works from around the world. Attractions include the Danish and Nordic art exhibition, which spans 150 years, as well as paintings by the Dutch Masters, Edvard Munch, and Picasso among others. On Købmagergade is the Round Tower (Rundetårn), a 36-meter-high structure built as an observatory in 1642 as its mentioned in Copenhagen attractions map. It now also houses a small collection connected with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. Less than one and a half kilometers from Rosenborg in the Frederiksstaden quarter, you will find Rosenborg sister palace, Amalienborg, along with its serene waterfront gardens. The Copenhagen four palaces facing onto the square were originally built as homes for the nobility, but were taken over by the Royal Family after a fire at Christiansborg in 1794. The palace takes its name from Queen Sophie Amalie who had a sumptuous summer retreat on the site, which also burned down in 1689.

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The Copenhagen zoo map shows recommended tours of the Copenhagen Zoological Park. This zoo map of Copenhagen will allow you to easily find out where each animal is and where to picnic in the Zoological Park of Copenhagen in Hovedstaden - Denmark. The Copenhagen zoo map is downloadable in PDF, printable and free.

Copenhagen Zoo ( Danish : København Zoo) is a zoological garden in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 1859, it is one of the oldest zoos in Europe . It included 11 hectares (27 acres) and is located in the municipality of Frederiksberg, sandwiched between the parks of Frederiksberg Park and Søndermarken as you can see in Copenhagen zoo map. With 1,161,388 visitors in 2008 it is the most visited zoo and 4th most visited attraction in Denmark. The zoo is noted for its new Elephant House designed by the world-famous British architect Sir Norman Foster. The zoo maintains and promotes a number of European breeding programs and is active in the safeguarding several endangered species.

A notable and highly-visible feature of the Copenhagen zoo is the 43.5 meter tall wooden observation tower. The tower was built in 1905 and is one of the tallest observation towers built of wood in the world. Its base is similar to that of Eiffel Tower. The new Elephant House, opened in June 2008, is designed by Norman Foster in cooperation with the Danish landscape architect Stig L Andersson . It contains two glass-domed enclosures. One is for six cows and calves and measures 45 by 23 meters (148 by 75 ft). The other is 30 by 15 meters (98 by 49 ft) and is for two bulls as its shown in Copenhagen zoo map, kept in separate pens during the mating season for fear of fights. The building also contain an exhibit space and a small lecture hall. The enclosures open out through mighty rusted steel doors into am almost 1 hectare big landscaped paddock with a pool 3 meters (9.8 ft) deep and 60 meters (200 ft) long.

During the last 25 years, Copenhagen Zoo has been undergoing a renovation project aimed at replacing cages with enclosures which recreate animals' natural environments, giving a better lifestyle to the animals, and a more realistic experience to visitors. The Elephant House and 1.5-hectare (3.7-acre) Savanna are results of these efforts as its mentioned in Copenhagen zoo map. The Savanna includes a Hippopotamus House where the hippos can be watched underwater. The zoo has preserved many of its historical buildings. The oldest building still in use, a stable for yaks , was erected in 1872, and now houses the camels . A Herbivore House built in 1875 herbivorous still houses, namely tapirs . An owl tower from 1885 is today left as a memorial commemorating how zoo animals were once kept. Another characteristic building is the Zoo Tower from 1905, an observation tower built entirely out of wood. 43.5 meters (143 ft) high, it offers views of the surrounding parklands and city.

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Copenhagen has evolved from a Viking fishing village in the 10th century into Denmark’s capital and most populous city. It boasts of museums, extensive art galleries, pristine canals, and Baroque churches. However, the city is famous not only for its intriguing artifacts and colorful past. Copenhagen always tops the world’s list of greenest, cleanest, and most livable cities. And with its 15 Michelin-starred restaurants, it has become a culinary powerhouse over the years.

Copenhagen has one of the world’s safest and most efficient public transportation. The Copenhagen Metro operates 24/7, serving 37 stations throughout the capital city and its surrounding municipalities. Therefore, it is easy to get around the city, especially if you have the Copenhagen metro map. With the Copenhagen Transport Map, you will be able to explore the best sights of the city at your pace with ease.

There is a manifold of astonishing attractions to enjoy in Copenhagen. The Copenhagen Tourist Sightseeing Map will help you navigate the city and find its plethora of treasures. Spend an exciting day at the Tivoli Gardens, Denmark’s oldest amusement park, or delve into the country’s history at the National Museum. Visit the renaissance castle Rosenborg Slot, or explore the Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Prime Minister’s office. Relax at the Frederiksberg Gardens, Copenhagen’s most romantic park, with its woodlands, lakes, picnic lawns, and a picturesque view of the Frederiksberg Palace. You can also explore Copenhagen the local way by cycling your way around the city. With over 100 bike locations, renting a bike is easy.

With its copious pavements, Copenhagen is easy and safe to travel around on foot both day and night. Take a walk around Freetown Christiania, Copenhagen’s alternative neighborhood. Stroll around Nyhavn, once a busy commercial port, now frequented by people who want unwind by the canal, listen to great music, and enjoy great food. Your ideal guide in discovering these spectacular destinations is the Copenhagen Walking Tour Maps. It includes details on how to navigate the city. You can focus on a variety of tour options: culture and history or shopping and food exploration.

If you are traveling with elders and kids, try the Hop on Hop off Bus tour for a more comfortable and convenient exploration of the city. To find out more about the route of the bus, refer to our free printable Copenhagen Hop on Hop on Bus map.

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9 must-sees in Copenhagen

All capitals have their classic sights - the things you just have to see and do - and Copenhagen is no different. We will guide you to some of Copenhagen's most iconic attractions and experiences, from Nyhavn to Tivoli, Strøget and Amalienborg, so you can tick them off on your list.

Tivoli Gardens: A worldclass amusement park

Tivoli is the most popular attraction in all of Denmark for a reason. Over 4 million visit the park every year and it is not surprising considering how much Tivoli has to offer. Come for the wonderful atmosphere, the wild rides, the restaurants and the concerts. Tivoli is also open during Halloween and autumn holidays, Christmas and New Year and their new winter season in February.

Nyhavn: A Danish Classic

The name Copenhagen comes from the words for "Merchant Harbor" for a reason. Nyhavn used to be one of the hubs for the ship merchants of yesteryear. With its colorful facades, Nyhavn is a compulsory stop on the classic list. Although it may be busy with tourists from all corners of the world, finding a place on one of the many outdoor dining venues is usually easy. Sit down and enjoy a sandwich and a cold beer and indulge in some primo people-watching. Christmas time opens with a cozy Christmas market in Nyhavn, the epitome of hygge.

Amalienborg: The Queen's palace

Amalienborg Palace is the Queen's residence in Copenhagen. The palace consists of four separate rococo palaces around a square, two of which are open to the public. One houses a museum where you can view almost 400 years of royal history in the form of paintings and other objects, and in the second you can get a close look at what the Danish royal residence is like on the inside. Do not miss the changing of the guard that happens every day at 12 noon.

Strøget: Copenhagen's shopping street

Strøget is the central pedestrian street at the center of Copenhagen's major shopping area. There's everything you could want nearby, from budget options and small independent shops to some of the world's most exclusive brands. The stretches and the many small side streets are full of shops, cafes and restaurants with something for all tastes. If you want to shop for classic Danish design, you can visit Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen or Illums Bolighus.

Canal tour: See the city from the water

When the weather is nice, a canal tour is a great way to see iconic sights around Copenhagen. Jump on at Nyhavn or near Christiansborg and follow a tour that takes you past the Opera House, The Black Diamond library and The Little Mermaid sitting on its rock. You continue through Christianshavn's cozy canals, full of houseboats and lined with charming old buildings. 

The Round Tower: Copenhagen's historic vantage point

The Round Tower, built in the 17th century, is Europe's oldest functioning observatory and is used extensively by amateur astronomers. Once you get to the top via the spiral ramp, you'll see a striking view of Copenhagen from a viewing platform running around the tower. Horses used to drag carts loaded with books up to the university library at the top, hence the spiral ramp instead of stairs.

Rosenborg Castle: A Renaissance gem in the middle of town

Rosenborg Castle is a 400-year-old Renaissance castle located in the center of Copenhagen. In addition to the beautiful exterior and the royal palace park, there is a lot to discover inside the castle. Inside, you can see three life-size silver lions keeping watch, and do not miss the Danish crown jewels that can only be worn by the Queen and only when they are within the borders of the country.

Christiania: Copenhagen's free town

Christiania is a colorful and controversial area in Copenhagen that is definitely worth a visit. The sanctuary was started as a social experiment in the 70's but has survived and is today a popular excursion destination for both tourists and Copenhageners. There are several good cafes and restaurants where you hang for a while and look at the people's life after a walk among the hilarious and odd houses of Christiania.

Please note that some visitors may find Christiania, particularly the area around Pusher Street, to be rough. For your own safety, we recommend that follow the Do's and Don'ts signs up at the entrances and refrain yourself from taking any photos or videos.

Smørrebrød: Classic Danish Food

We finish this list with a dish that is as iconic as Tivoli or The Little Mermaid, namely the smørrebrød (sounds kind of like "smuurreh-bruuldt"). Try this delicious open-faced sandwich at one of Copenhagen's restaurants for the perfect end to your trip. The hardest part might be choosing where to eat, like the popular Aamanns or at Schønnemanns, one of Copenhagen's oldest restaurants.

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Maps of best attractions in Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen maps will guide you to the best destinations in the city. One of the great things about Copenhagen is its size. Virtually all of Copenhagen’s major sightseeing attractions - Tivoli, Nationalmuseet, Statens Museum for Kunst, Marmorkirken, Nyhavn, Rosenborg, Christiansborg, Christiania & Amalienborg - are in or close to the medieval city centre. The best approach to sightseeing in Copenhagen is to use our maps to plan a combination of walking tours and trips on an excellent public transportation. Copenhagen top sights and key landmarks to visit are plotted on our detailed city plans. Public transportation points are also marked, and indicated by the symbols listed in the maps key. Armed with these maps, you should be able to find the accurate location of must-see places. Mapping out a trip to explore Copenhagen can be far from the usual. This page includes a range of maps and plans which will help you make the most of your visit to Copenhagen. If you are either a first-time tourist looking for the top 10 must-do sights or if you are returning to Copenhagen to discover something new - all you need to ensure an enjoyable trip is some advance planning. For some help in narrowing down the options, we present you with a range of high resolution maps which will help you find the detailed locations of the must-see sights - just click on a selected map to access a large version that can be downloaded and printed, or saved onto your mobile device. When in Copenhagen, you can also get free pocket-size maps of the city from the tourist information centre.

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Map of top 10 attractions in Copenhagen

The typical top ten attractions are listed below. You can find the detailed locations of these places on the maps above.

• Tivoli Gardens - Situated in the heart of the city, Tivoli is a shamelessly charming combination of amusement rides, flower gardens, food pavilions, carnival games and open-air stage shows. Dating from 1843, the entertainment park is Denmark's most popular attraction. Visitors can ride the roller coaster (named 'The Demon'), take in the famous fireworks display at night or just soak up the timeless, storybook atmosphere in what is the city's best-loved drawcard.
• Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Talk about putting sudsy beer money to good use. The Glyptotek, behind Tivoli, is one of the great art museums of Europe.
• City Hall Square (Radhuspladsen), Radhus (Town Hall) and World Clock - The city's large central square is a good starting point to explore the Stroget shopping street. It is flanked on one side by the city hall (or radhus) and on another by Copenhagen's municipal bus terminus, marks the heart of Copenhagen. The bustling pedestrian shopping street Stroget begins at the northeast side of Radhuspladsen, while the historic pleasure garden, Tivoli, glitters to the southwest.
• National Museum (Nationalmuseet) - For a crash course in Danish history and culture, you couldn't do better than spending an afternoon at Nationalmuseet, opposite the western entrance to Slotsholmen. The National Museum has first claims on virtually every antiquity found on Danish soil. These range from the Upper Palaeolithic period to the 1840s and include Stone Age tools, Viking weaponry and impressive Bronze Age, Iron Age and rune-stone collections.
• Stroget / Gammel Strand - Stretching from Radhuspladsen to Kongens Nytorv, pedestrian shopping street Stroget – pronounced 'stroll' – weaves its way through Copenhagen's historical core. Technically consisting of five continuous streets, this is the city's 'Main Street' – a veritable catwalk buzzing with shoppers, camera-toting tourists and street performers of varying talent. At its western end, it's a somewhat tacky medley of souvenir stores, mediocre fashion brands and kebab shops. The scene improves further east towards Kongens Nytorv.
• Latin Quarter - Located north of Stroget (around the old campus of Kobenhavns Universitet, or Copenhagen University), its collection of snug cafes and bars, secondhand bookshops and offbeat boutiques make it a great area for some lazy ambling. The university has largely outgrown its original quarters and moved to a new campus on Amager, but parts of the old campus, including the law department, remain here.
• Round Tower (Rundetaarn) - For the most panoramic view of the city of Copenhagen, climb the spiral ramp (no steps) leading up to the top of this tower. The spiral walk to the top is unique in European architecture, measuring 268m in length and winding itself seven times around the hollow core of the tower, forming the only link between the individual parts of the building complex.
• Marble Church (Marmorkirken) - Also called Frederikskirken, Marmorkirken is a stately neo baroque church located a block west of Amalienborg Slot. The church's massive dome, which was inspired by St Peter's in Rome and measures more than 30m in diameter, is one of Copenhagen's most impressive landmarks.
• National Gallery of Denmark (SMK, Statens Museum for Kunst) - Statens Museum is the largest art museum in the country, thanks to an enormous, light-filled modern extension constructed in recent times. Its collection covers seven centuries of art in Europe, ranging from medieval works with stylised religious themes to free-form modern art.
• Nyhavn (New Haven) - When the sun pours over Copenhagen, you can do a lot worse than killing a beer by the Nyhavn canal. Built to connect Kongens Nytorv to the harbour, the canal was long a haunt for sailors and writers, including Hans Christian Andersen, who lived there for most of his life. These days Nyhavn is the city's default postcard image, defined by smitten tourists, brightly coloured gabled townhouses, herring buffets and foaming ale. Behind the bustle is the blue-blooded quarter of Frederiksstaden, home to Denmark's much-loved royal family.
• Rosenborg Castle (Rosenborg Slot) - To the east of Norreport proper is the beautiful early- 17th-century Rosenborg Slot with its fairy-tale moat-and-garden setting. The 24 rooms in the castle's upper levels are chronologically arranged, housing the furnishings and portraits of each monarch from Christian IV to Frederik VII.
• Christiansborg Palace (Christiansborg Slot) - On the island of Slotsholmen Christiansborg Palace serves as the ceremonial headquarters of the Danish Royal Family as well as being the seat the Folketinget, Danish parliament.
• Botanical Garden (Botanisk Have) - Get to free to the 10-hectare Botanisk Have & discover arbours, terraces, rock gardens and ponds. Within the gardens is the Palmehus (Palm House), a large walkthrough glasshouse containing a lush collection of tropical plants. There's also a cactus house, an orchid greenhouse, and endangered species greenhouse.
• Other attractions shown on our maps include: Gefionspringvandet Fountain, Little Mermaid, Kastellet (The Citadel), Thorvaldsens Museum, The Royal Library (Det Kongelige Bibliotek), Theatre Museum (Teatermuseet), Ruins under Christiansborg (Ruinerne under Christiansborg), Dansk Design Center, Designmuseum Danmark, Charlottenborg, Christianshavn, Noerreport, Nørrebro, Christiania, Amalienborg Palace, Experimentarium, Zoologisk Museum, V1 Gallery, Visit Carlsberg - Brewery Visitors Center, Langelinie, Planetarium, Zoo, Frederiksberg Garden, Vesterbro Square, Copenhagen Cathedral (Vor Frue Kirke), Carlsberg Glyptotek, Sankt Petri Kirke, Davids Samling Museum, Copenhagen Mall (Fisketorvet).

What are some interesting facts about Copenhagen?

Tourist information center & maps - Tourist information center is located adjacent to the main entrance of Tivoli. You can pick up a free map showing Copenhagen attractions, public transport and latest travel deals. This free & detailed map of Copenhagen also includes street indexes and keys for major attractions. It shows the entire greater Copenhagen area and includes a detailed blow-up of the city centre. You can also pick one up from the airport information desk or the front desk of most hotels. Although there's not much that the free tourist map doesn't show, you can also buy commercial maps and street directories at bookshops.

Getting around - Copenhagen is a walker's paradise, neat and compact. Many of the major sightseeing attractions are close to one another. The city centre is compact and can easily be explored on foot. Enjoyable alternatives to walking are touring the city on a bicycle or riding one of the water buses that run along some of the most interesting canals.

Public transport - A joint zone fare system includes Copenhagen Transport buses; State Railway, Metro, and S-tog trains in Copenhagen and North Zealand; plus some private railway routes within a 40km (25-mile) radius of the capital, enabling you to transfer from train to bus and vice versa with the same ticket.

City layout - The heart of Old Copenhagen is a warren of pedestrian streets, bounded by Norreport Station to the north, Radhuspladsen (Town Hall Square) to the west, and Kongens Nytorv, a busy square that's positioned at the top of the Nyhavn Canal, to the east. Stroget, the longest continuous pedestrians-only route in Europe, goes east from Town Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv, and is made up of five interconnected streets: Frederiksberggade, Nygade, Vimmelskaftet, Amagertorv, and ostergade. Stroget is lined with shops, bars, restaurants, pizza parlors, and, in summer, sidewalk cafes. Pistol Straede contains a maze of galleries, restaurants, and boutiques, housed in restored 18th-century buildings. Fiolstræde (Violet St.), a dignified street with antiques shops and bookshops, cuts through the university (Latin Quarter). If you turn into Rosengaarden at the top of Fiolstræde, you'll come to Kultorvet (Coal Square), just before you reach Norreport Station. Here you join the third main pedestrian street, Kobmagergade (Butcher St.), which winds around and finally meets Stroget at Amagertorv. At the end of Stroget you approach Kongens Nytorv (King's Square). This is the site of the Royal Theater and Magasin, the largest department store in Copenhagen. This will put you at the beginning of Nyhavn, the former seamen's quarter that has been gentrified into an upmarket area of expensive restaurants, apartments, cafes, and boutiques. The center of Copenhagen is Radhuspladsen (Town Hall Square). From here it's a short walk to the Tivoli Gardens, the major attraction of Copenhagen, the Central Railroad Station, and the Bus Station terminus. Vesterbrogade, a wide, densely trafficked boulevard, passes by Tivoli en route to the Central Railroad Station. H. C. Andersens Boulevard, a major avenue named after Denmark's most famous writer, runs beside the Radhuspladsen and Tivoli Gardens.

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15 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Copenhagen

Written by Andrew Birbeck Updated Dec 28, 2023 We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, is by far the largest city in the country. Here, you'll find a multitude of tourist attractions to please even the pickiest of travelers. For instance, the Parliament (Folketing) at Christiansborg , familiar to many through the Danish smash-hit TV series Borgen , and the residence of the Royal Family at Amalienborg are unmissable.

Arguably Scandinavia's most relaxed capital city, Copenhagen has a distinctly European feel, a friendly street-life, and unique café culture that will make you want to return time and time again. The city is perfect for wandering through at your leisure, or alternatively, make like a local and hop on a bike, the preferred mode of transport for many.

Throughout the city, there's a nautical vibe reflected in the colorful shore-side homes of Nyhavn and tall ships docked along the quays. Remember, too, that this is where many would claim the much-vaunted Nordic food revolution began. As a consequence, Copenhagen is home to a great number of cutting-edge restaurants including world-renowned Noma, where tables must be booked months, if not years, in advance.

For ideas on the best places to visit in this magical city, read our list of the top attractions in Copenhagen.

1. Tivoli Gardens

2. christiansborg palace, 3. national museum of denmark, 4. the national gallery of denmark (statens museum for kunst), copenhagen, 5. nyhavn harbor, 6. den bla planet, 7. the round tower (rundetårn), 8. amalienborg castle, 9. strøget shopping mile, 10. rosenborg palace, 11. kastellet & the little mermaid, 12. town hall square, 13. christiania, 14. bakken: the world's oldest amusement park, 15. copenhagen zoo, where to stay in copenhagen for sightseeing, tips and tours: how to make the most of your visit to copenhagen, map of tourist attractions in copenhagen.

Walking from Town Hall Square and crossing H.C. Andersens Boulevard brings you to the inspiration behind the Disney theme parks: the famous Tivoli amusement park and pleasure gardens dating from 1843.

It's impossible to miss the grand entrance at Vesterbrogade. Here, visitors are welcomed through a dramatic archway flanked by columns. No matter what time of year you visit, Tivoli feels festive.

Inside the gardens, you'll wind your way through a village complete with cute shops and a lake adorned by well lit trees that are mirrored serenely in the water. That's likely the only serenity you'll find in this miniature theme park, which brings out the kid in every visitor.

Here, you'll also find more than 20 attractions, including a roller coaster; roundabouts; halls of mirrors; pantomime, puppet, and open-air theaters; a wealth of restaurants and cafés; flower gardens; and a Moorish-styled concert hall, which is particularly pleasing when lit up at night.

The park is famous worldwide and appears in many movies. Indeed, some might say it's the most famous attraction in Copenhagen. At Christmas, Tivoli becomes an extravagantly decorated wonderland.

Address: Vesterbrogade 3, Copenhagen

Official site: www.tivoli.dk/en

On the tiny island of Slotsholmen is the Danish seat of government and an attraction that should top any visitor's agenda. Christiansborg boasts more than 800 years of history and today, the palace is home to the Parliament, the Prime Minister's Office, and the Supreme Court.

In addition, several parts are still used by the Royal House, although thankfully, much is open to the public. Occupying the site where Bishop Absalon built the earliest fortifications of the city in 1167, the ruins of the bishop's castle and the medieval fortress were discovered when the present palace was under construction and can now be toured.

Among other points of interest are the Royal Kitchen, Royal Reception Rooms, Royal Stables, and the Palace Chapel. Opening hours for each section of the palace can vary since they are in use, so be sure to check ahead if you are interested in a specific area.

Address: Christiansborg Slotsplads, Copenhagen

Official site: http://kongeligeslotte.dk/da/slotte-og-haver/christiansborg-slot.html

An easy 10-minute walk from Tivoli along Vestergade brings you to the National Museum (Nationalmuseet), a must-see attraction for anyone with an interest in Danish history and culture.

Some impressive runic stones are on display here, and the Danish history collection includes a sun chariot (cult object in the form of a cart) that is more than 2,000 years old, Romanesque and Gothic church fittings, Danish porcelain and silver, and collections of antiquities and coins.

The ethnographical collection, including items from Greenland, gives an excellent impression of life among the Eskimos. Inside, you'll also find collections from other interesting areas including, Asia, Africa and Oceania, as well as the culture of the Indians.

That's not all! Here, you'll also find the Prince's Palace (1744), a Rococo building influenced by the French style of the period. Around five-minutes' stroll from the National Museum, Thorvaldsen's Museum is also worth a visit to view spectacular works from this famous Danish sculptor.

Address: Ny Vestergade 10, Copenhagen

Official site: http://en.natmus.dk/

The National Gallery of Denmark displays the largest collection of Danish art from the 1700s to the present day, as well as impressive works from around the world.

Highlights include the Danish and Nordic art exhibition, which spans 150 years, as well as paintings by the Dutch Masters, Edvard Munch, and Picasso among others.

Natural light floods the upper floors giving the gallery a wonderful, airy ambience. Be sure to pick up a map before exploring all the collections, so you don't miss any of the impressive works.

Once you've finished appreciating the art, take a break at the on-site café. It is particularly pleasant and a great place to unwind and soak up the surroundings.

Address: Solvgade 48-50, Copenhagen

Official site: www.smk.dk

To the rear of Amalienborg lies Nyhavn (New Harbor), which is flanked by a street of the same name. This enchanting area is a hub of activity, especially during summer. Brightly painted gabled buildings line the canal, adding a splash of color to dreary days and enticing visitors to stop in for a peek at the wares for sale in the shops and a tasty bite in the restaurants and cafés that call this place home.

At the end of the harbor, an anchor serves as a memorial to Danish sailors who lost their lives in World War II. Nyhavn was once a disreputable quarter of the city, but now, with its majestic feel, it is a particularly charming part of Copenhagen that features in countless images of the city.

Idyllic museum ships lie at anchor, including a lightship (Fyrskib) dating from 1885. From Nyhavn, hydrofoil and catamaran services operate to Sweden, as well as sightseeing trips around the harbor and along the canal.

Although you won't likely notice this from the ground, Den Bla Planet (a.k.a. the National Aquarium Denmark ) was built to resemble a whirlpool. Think that's cool? Head inside where the aquarium's wow factor is even more impressive!

The largest aquarium in Northern Europe, Den Bla Planet is one of the best attractions in Copenhagen. The building's aluminum-covered walls evoke rolling ocean waves while the aquarium's inner pathways flow like tributaries from the central core through eight sections.

These paths are lined by close to 50 aquariums and installations that house everything from eagle rays to turtles to hammerhead sharks to seahorses to moray eels to alligators. There is no shortage of creatures to see here.

Whether you're hoping to spot ocean animals up close or are interested in the marine life that call tropical rivers and lakes home, you're sure to find something inspiring in this venue. Watch the otters play, touch a creature in the tropical touch pool, or visit the café for a treat.

Address: 2770 Kastrup, Copenhagen

On Købmagergade is the Round Tower (Rundetårn), a 36-meter-high structure built as an observatory in 1642. It now also houses a small collection connected with the famous Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe.

A particular treat is the platform, reached by a wide spiral ramp. From the top are magnificent panoramic views over the city. A new attraction is the glass floor hovering 25 meters above the ground where you can peer down into the castle's core.

Fans of Hans Christian Andersen will be interested to know that the tower features in his well-known story The Tinderbox - "eyes as big as the Round Tower."

After taking in the views and getting your breath back, why not continue on with a short walk around the Old Town? Wander by way of Skindergade and Kejsergade to Gråbrødretorv , one of Copenhagen's most charming squares with its brightly colored old houses.

Address: Købmagergade 52A, Copenhagen

Official site: www.rundetaarn.dk

Less than one and a half kilometers from Rosenborg in the Frederiksstaden quarter, you'll find Rosenborg's sister palace, Amalienborg, along with its serene waterfront gardens.

The four palaces facing onto the square were originally built as homes for the nobility, but were taken over by the Royal Family after a fire at Christiansborg in 1794. The palace takes its name from Queen Sophie Amalie who had a sumptuous summer retreat on the site, which also burned down in 1689.

The area was designed to be a model society with the King as focal point and the aristocracy (the four palaces) surrounding him. Today, Queen Margrethe II and her family occupy the upper story of Christian IX Palace , and the Moltke Palace is used for official purposes. The soldiers of the Royal Guard with their bearskins and blue (on festive occasions red, white, and blue) uniforms are a unique symbol of the city.

Address: Amalienborg Slotsplads, Copenhagen

A stroll of around five minutes from Christiansborg takes you to the bustling shopping area of Strøget where you'll find a wealth of boutiques, cafés, and restaurants.

Strøget, a nickname from the 1800s, consists of several roads crisscrossing one another, beginning at Town Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) and ending at Kongens Nytorv. Some adjoining streets on the north have also been pedestrianized.

International brand-name stores such as Max Mara, Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès tend to be at the end of the street facing the direction of Kongens Nytorv. Follow Strøget towards City Hall Square for more affordable shopping at H&M, Weekday, and Zara.

Less than 10-minutes' walk from the Round Tower and now home to some of Denmark's greatest cultural treasures, this castle was originally built by Christian IV as a pleasure palace.

Inhabited by the royal family until 1720 and after that used as a summer retreat, the castle and contents became a museum in 1838. In the basement are the Danish crown jewels and royal regalia.

Of particular interest are the Marble Room, a Baroque reception room, and the Knights' Hall with the Coronation Throne (used between 1871 to 1940), as well as the famous Rosenborg Tapestries, which have adorned the walls since 1693. Exquisite porcelain is also on exhibit, including the famous Flora Danica service.

Address: Øster Voldgade 4A, Copenhagen

Let's face it: You can't visit the Danish capital without seeing the Little Mermaid , so head along the waterfront from Nyhavn to Kastellet (less than two kilometers) and take in the iconic statue and surroundings. Many boat tours also pass by the mermaid, but seeing it on land offers a much better vantage point.

Kastellet is the former Citadel of Frederikshavn, the oldest parts of which date from 1625. The Citadel buildings are well maintained and well worth exploring. The Little Mermaid (Den lille Havfrue), which you'll see from the shore, is the official emblem of Copenhagen.

The bronze sculpture, created by Edvard Eriksen in 1913, is based on a theme from one of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, which tells the tale of a mermaid who once came up out of the depths of the sea because she'd fallen in love with a prince. Sadly, as the prince didn't reciprocate, she was forced to leave the human world and return once more to the sea.

You won't be able to get right up to the mermaid herself, perched on rocks just offshore, but there are plenty of perfect spots to pose in front of this famous statue.

Address: Langelinie, Copenhagen

Busy Town Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) is dominated by Copenhagen Town Hall (built between 1892 and 1905), which is based on a mix of Italian Renaissance and medieval Danish architecture.

For marvelous views, you can climb the tower; at 106 meters high, it is the tallest in the city. The building itself is richly adorned with sculptures and paintings.

Above the main entrance is a figure of Bishop Absalon in gilded copper, and in the Great Hall are busts of Danish notables such as Martin Nyrop (1849-1921), the architect who designed the building, the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1840), Hans Christian Andersen (1805-76), and the physicist Niels Bohr (1885-1962).

The World Clock at the main entrance was designed and constructed by Jens Olsen in 1955 and shows not only the time and date, but also various astronomical constellations.

Address: Rådhuspladsen 1, Copenhagen

Official site: www.kk.dk

Starting out as a hippy settlement more than 40 years ago, this unique and controversial area was firstly designated as a social experiment and is now owned by the residents.

Christiania is one of Denmark's most loved tourist attractions, and each year, this "freetown" lures up to a million visitors. Admittedly, it may not be to everyone's taste, however, it is a functioning alternative society, a place where many accepted norms simply don't apply, and people live by their own rules.

Cars are banned, bicycles are the main mode of transport, and horses roam free. Highlights are the handmade houses and buildings and the large lake where children splash around with each other on hot summer days. The small shops and cafés use a special Christiania currency.

Address: Christiania Freetown, Copenhagen

Official site: www.christiania.org

About a 20-minute drive north of Copenhagen, Bakken amusement park is a folksy version of the Tivoli , with numerous restaurants, cafés, and fun things to do — especially for younger children.

Believe it or not, this has been a leisure facility since 1583. There are no less than six roller coasters and more than 30 different rides, including a ghost train. Entrance into the park itself is free, allowing those who just want to stroll about and take in the atmosphere to do so without paying a fee.

The surrounding wood and parkland is particularly pleasant, and there are excellent train and bus links from the city-center for those who aren't driving. Nearby, you'll find Klampenborg with prestigious villas and excellent bathing.

Address: Dyrehavevej 62, Klampenborg

Official site: www.bakken.dk

To the west of Copenhagen, a little more than three kilometers from the city center, lies the Zoological Garden (Zoologisk Have), founded in 1859 and one of the oldest and largest zoos in Europe.

The enclosures imitate the animals' natural surroundings as closely as possible. Here, you can watch polar bears, seals, lions, and other animals being fed. At the entrance, there's an observation tower.

Favorite exhibits are the bird lake with storks and pelicans, reptile house, monkey house, and lion's den among others. Of particular interest is the Norman-Foster-designed elephant enclosure.

Address: Roskildevej 32, Frederiksberg

The best place to stay in Copenhagen is near the Old Town, where many of the major attractions are concentrated. The center of the Old Town is the Kongens Nytorv public square, with its statues, historical buildings, and cobblestone streets.

Major sights in the surrounding area include the famous Stroget pedestrian shopping mall and the Nyhavn Canal. More moderately priced accommodation can be found in the trendy Vesterbro area, also known as the Meatpacking District.

Below are some highly rated hotels in convenient locations:

Luxury Hotels:

• In a wonderful location overlooking the Tivoli Gardens, just a short stroll from the Town Hall, the boutique Nimb Hotel offers luxurious, individually designed rooms and suites.
• The modern Copenhagen Marriott Hotel occupies a prominent waterfront location on the city's harbor, a short stroll from the Tivoli Gardens and a couple of kilometers away from the Kongens Nytorv area.
• In the up-and-coming Orestad area and adjacent to Scandinavia's largest mall, the Crowne Plaza Copenhagen Towers is a unique property, designed using sustainable principles and offering spacious rooms with expansive views. The Metro stop is right outside the hotel and the Old Town is a 10-minute ride away.

Mid-Range Hotels:

• In the hip Vesterbro neighborhood is the Andersen Boutique Hotel . Rather than a specific check-in and check-out time, this hotel offers a 24-hour rental known as CONCEPT24, which includes breakfast and begins at the time you arrive (just be sure to book it directly through the hotel).
• Also in the same area is the Axel Guldsmeden hotel, with a Balinese-inspired décor and a wonderful courtyard with comfortable seating.
• Conveniently located next to the main train station is the modern 161-room Absalon Hotel , with a variety of spacious rooms.

Budget Hotels:

• The affordable boutique Rye115 Hotel was fully remodeled and updated in 2019, furnished with vintage Nordic furniture and décor. It is located in the Østerbro neighborhood next to the Trianglen St. Metro station and Fælledparken, a large park with a small lake.
• With two-bedroom suites, perfect for families, the Wakeup Copenhagen is a block from the waterfront and a 10-minute walk to Tivoli Gardens.
• For basic, low-cost rooms in a central location try the Hotel City Nebo , a short stroll from the train station.

Sightseeing :

• If you're short on time and want to see as many sights as possible, the Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Bus and Boat is a convenient option. Accompanied by an informative commentary, this flexible tour allows you to combine four interconnected sightseeing routes, on land and water, stopping to spend time at your favorite attractions and hopping back on to continue the tour. The tickets are valid for 48 hours.
• If you have even less time but still want to see Copenhagen's top sights, the Copenhagen 3-hour City Highlights Bike Tour includes bicycles and a professional guide. The tour includes 10 to 15 minutes at each stop for photographs and exploring; the route includes Rosenborg Castle, the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn street, Christiana, Christiansborg Slot, and several other attractions.
• For those who want a tour with a different perspective, the two-hour Copenhagen Canal Tour is an excellent option. This small-group tour is adjusted to the interests of each group, so that you get the most out of your trip. The canal boat typically sails past around two dozen major landmarks including Frederiks Kirke, Christiansborg Slot, the Royal Danish Library, Copenhagen Opera House, and Nyhavn Harbour.

Save Money :

• If you plan on visiting several of the city's attractions and want to save money, consider pre-purchasing a Copenhagen Card . This great-value card gives you free entry into 74 Copenhagen attractions (including Tivoli Gardens); free, unlimited use of the city's public transport networks; and discounts for certain tours, museums, and restaurants.

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The Best 5 Days in Copenhagen Itinerary (with Free Map)

Nesrine and I had the pleasure of spending a few days exploring the stunning city of Copenhagen . From its picturesque canals and colorful buildings to its landmarks and tasty cuisine, the Danish capital truly has it all.

Drawing from our personal experiences, we have crafted this comprehensive 5 days in Copenhagen itinerary designed to showcase the very best of Copenhagen (and a bit more) to make the most of your trip there.

So, without further ado, let’s dive in! 🧜‍♀️

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Where to Stay in Copenhagen 

Is 5 days too long in copenhagen , getting around copenhagen for 5 days , 5 days copenhagen itinerary overview + map, day 1: copenhagen’s most famous sights , day 2: copenhagen hyper-center , day 3: outside copenhagen’s old town, day 4: day trip to the countryside , day 5: day trip to malmö, more useful readings to visit copenhagen.

Still in the planning stage of your trip to Copenhagen? Finding a good home base to start exploring is the first step to great travels, so let me help you out here.

The best option is to stay in Copenhagen ‘s central areas of Indre by, Nyhavn and Christianshavn which have the best attractions and convenient public transportation. Here are the best accommodations, depending on your travel style and budget: 

✅ Best Hotel – Motel One Copenhagen : with its typical Danish decoration and perfect location, this 4-star hotel is the best you could find for a comfy stay in downtown Copenhagen. Plus, the range of services is such that you’ll find everything you could possibly need.  

💰 Best Budget Hotel – Wakeup Copenhagen Borgergade : although rooms are quite small, this hotel meets all the criteria for a pleasant stay: the location is ideal just a few minutes from Nyhavn and Strøget, everything is very clean and the amenities are up to par. 

✨ Best Luxury Hotel – NH Collection Copenhagen : experience a 5-star stay at this hotel, located by the canal with exceptional city views. Enjoy high-quality facilities, tasty food, and caring staff that provide all the comfort you could want in a prime location.

Just a heads up, Nes and I stayed at Wakeup Copenhagen on our trip, and we loved it. The amenities were perfect, clean and the bedding very comfy. The hotel’s wide lounge provided a relaxing space to unwind, and its convenient location made exploring the city a breeze. We highly recommend it!  

The answer to this question can vary depending on individual travel preferences. But if you enjoy spending your entire days exploring (like us 😉), then 5 full days in Copenhagen may seem too long. While Copenhagen is a big city with plenty to see, you may find that 1 or 2 days have much fewer planned activities.

However, that doesn’t mean you should cut your trip short! Denmark has many charming towns and scenic countryside areas that are easily accessible from Copenhagen, making it a great opportunity to take day trips and explore the surrounding areas. In fact, this is what I suggest in this itinerary as the last 2 days are dedicated to nearby areas outside of Copenhagen.

There are different ways to get around Copenhagen, so let’s see them before jumping into the details of the itinerary: 

⭐️ Copenhagen Card : you might have heard of it, it’s a pass providing free access to more than 80 attractions in Copenhagen, and free transportation in the entire capital region, airport transfer included. The card price varies according to its validity period, from 24 hours (62€) to 120 hours (148€).  

Purchasing a Copenhagen Card is cost-effective if you follow this itinerary and enter the attractions as mentioned. In this case only, buy the 96-hour (4 days) pass for 132€ (you won’t need the 120-hour pass as the last day is in Stockholm’s Malmö). 

🚎 City Pass : if you don’t want to buy the pass for any reason, then you can get the City Pass to have unlimited access to public transport. It exists in 2 versions, the City Pass Large (to go outside the city) and City Pass Small (Copenhagen area only), and is also available for 24 to 120 hours.

To follow this 5-day itinerary using City Passes, you’ll need to get at least: 

•  A 24-hour City Pass Small to execute Day 3 itinerary (10,75€)
•  A 24-hour City Pass Large to execute Day 4 itinerary (21,5€)

You can buy them on the vending machines available in metro stations.

🚲 Bike : if you want to immerse yourself in the local culture, then you should try biking! Download the Donkey Bike app (7,4€/2 hours) to use the orange bikes you’ll see everywhere in town. But make sure to check the local rules first to ride safely. 

St. Alban Church in northern Copenhagen

Day 1: Copenhagen’s most famous sights  

• 9 am – Breakfast on Strøget
• 10.30 am – Round Tower
• 12 pm – Amalienborg & Frederiks Church
• 1.30 pm – Lunch on Nyhavn 
• 3 pm – Kastellet & The Little Mermaid 
• 5 pm – Reffen Copenhagen Street Food

Day 2: Copenhagen hyper-center  

• 10 am – Rosenborg Castle 
• 12 pm – Botanical Garden 
• 1.30 pm – Lunch at Torvehallerne Market 
• 3 pm – Christiansborg Palace & Børsen 
• 5 pm – Black Diamond 
• 6 pm – City Hall Square 
• Evening at Tivoli Gardens
• 10 am – Freetown Christiania 
• 11.30 am – Church of our Saviour 
• 12.30 pm – Lunch at Meatpacking District 
• 2.30 pm – Frederiksberg Palace & Garden 
• 5 pm – Evening at Nørrebro 

Day 4: Day trip to the countryside  

• 10 am – Frederiksborg Palace 
• 3 pm – Kronborg Palace OR Amager Strandpark

Day 5: Day trip to Malmö

• 10.30 am – St Peter’s Church
• 11 am – Malmö Castle & Kungsparken 
• 1 pm – Stortorget & Lilla Torg
• 3 pm – Take a boat tour 
• 4.30 pm – Turning Torso 

To get your 5 days Copenhagen itinerary map, simply click on the image below to open it in Google Maps . Then click on the “star” icon to save it to your own maps.

Let’s start this trip by discovering the sights and attractions that make Copenhagen world-famous.  

To be sure you can see everything that is on the planning for this first day, I recommend being on Strøget at 9 am. 

1. Have Breakfast on Strøget

Why don’t we kick off the day by indulging in a scrumptious breakfast at the heart of Copenhagen’s historic center, located on Strøget – a pedestrian street that stretches across the Indre by district, from City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv Square.

Strøget is renowned for being one of the longest shopping streets in Europe and a haven for shopaholics, featuring a variety of stores ranging from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton to budget-friendly shops like the Normal discount store, as well as the iconic Lego Store.

It’s not just a shopping destination, though, as foodies can also delight in a range of delectable options at the many cafes along the street, with Danish pastries being a must-try . I highly recommend treating yourself to a cinnamon roll – it’s simply divine!

2. Round Tower

Now that you’re full, head to the Rundetårn , just a few minutes walk from Strøget, to take in some views.

This 35-meter high tower built in the 17th century has a planetarium at its top and is the oldest observatory still in operation in Europe. You can reach the top on foot by an original helix ramp which allows you to climb without stairs (and without getting tired!).

Once you reach the summit, prepare to be mesmerized by the stunning panoramic view of Copenhagen and its iconic landmarks, which is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Definitely our favorite attraction in town!

🕘 Opening hours : Oct-March: 10 am – 6 pm (closing hour is 9 pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays) / Apr-Sept: 10 am – 8 pm

💸 Entry fee : adults: 40 DKK (5,3€) / 5-15 years old: 10 DKK (1,3€) / under 5: free / free with the Copenhagen Card .

3. Amalienborg & Frederik’s Church

From the Round Tower, walk through the old town for about 20min to reach Amalienborg, the main residence of the Danish royal family . It consists of 4 neo-classical buildings facing each other around a square dominated by a statue of King Frederik V in its center.

Be sure not to miss the daily changing of the guard ceremony, which starts at noon sharp, and try to secure a good viewing spot a bit in advance. Depending on who’s present in the castle and their royal rank, the changing of the guard is more or less impressive.

The show lasts about 1 hour with several pieces of music played. We stayed about half an hour before heading to Frederik’s Kirk, the huge church right behind that is also worth a look due to its impressive facade and dome.

🕘 Opening hours : 10 am – 3 pm (closed on Monday + closing hour can vary from 3 pm to 5 pm depending on the season)

💸 Entry fee to Amalienborg Museum : adults: 120 DKK (16,1€) / students: 78 DKK (10,5€) / under 18 years old: free / free with the Copenhagen Card .

4. Have Lunch at Nyhavn 

Walk for about 10 min toward Nyhavn, the famous old port of Copenhagen. It’s the most iconic and Instagramable spot in the city, so you’ll find plenty of tourists having photo shoots there!  

When it comes to lunch options, the area offers a diverse array of choices, but locals recommend avoiding the restaurants here as they are pricey for a doubtful quality. So, prefer opting for a smørrebrød (Danish open-faced sandwiches) or a pølser (Danish hot dogs) from one of the street vendors and enjoy it on a cozy spot in front of the pastel-colored homes lining the waterfront.

Danish pølser

From Nyhavn port , take the harbor bus 992 to get to the next step of this itinerary, Kastellet (stop “ Nordre Toldbod ”). The boat ride takes about 15min (same time on foot).

The harbor bus leaves Nyhavn Terminal every 30 min, so make sure to take the 2.41 pm bus to be at Kastellet at 3 pm. You can check the schedule here .

5. Kastellet & The Little Mermaid 

Kastellet is a star-shaped military barracks surrounded by a moat and used as a park. It was built in 1626 to protect the country from invaders coming from the sea, hence its location. 

Strolling in this colorful open-air museum is sure to delight, with its array of eye-catching sights including the stunning St. Alban’s Church, charming red brick buildings, the Commander’s yellow house, and the iconic windmill.

Next, make your way toward the coast to catch a glimpse of the Little Mermaid statue. While it may not be particularly outstanding, the statue from Hans Christian Andersen ‘s famous tale serves as a prominent emblem of the city and is definitely worth checking out. 

6. Reffen Copenhagen Street Food

From the Little Mermaid Statue, head to Nordre Toldbod terminal to take the harbor bus 992 to join Refshaleøen on the other side of the canal, and then walk 10 min to get to Reffen. 

Here lies the temple of street food: a huge 6,000 square meter space that plays host to food stalls from all corners of the globe in a convivial and festive ambiance. 

Don’t hesitate to pair your dish with a local beer to sip it quietly facing the sea. There is no better way to end the day!

🕘 Opening hours : Sunday – Thursday: 11 am – 10 pm / Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 11.30 pm (closed in winter, except in December)

⚠️ Food stalls close every day at 9 pm.

While we visited a lot of Copenhagen’s best sights on the first day, there are still other iconic monuments left to see. That’s what the second day of this five days in Copenhagen trip will be dedicated to. 

I recommend starting this day at 10 am .  

1. Rosenborg Castle

Nestled in a stunning park at the heart of Copenhagen, the Rosenborg Castle dates back to the 17th century, when it was built as a summer residence for Denmark’s monarch at the time – Christian IV. Over time, extensions were made to achieve its present-day form.

In the 1830s, the castle was transformed into a museum, where visitors can now marvel at the Danish crown jewels and explore the various chambers that once served as home to the royal inhabitants. Spend a good 1,5 hours on this cultural tour.

🕘 Opening hours : 10 am – 4 pm (closed on Monday depending on the season)

💸 Entry fee : adults: 130 DKK (17,45€) / students: 84 DKK (11,27€) / under 17 years old: free / free with the Copenhagen Card .

2. Botanical Garden 

Located just a short 8-minute walk from Rosenborg Slot, the Botanical Garden is the best place for leisurely strolls in Copenhagen. 

This huge garden is famous for housing thousands of unique species of plants and trees, some of which are endemic to Denmark only. But the garden’s standout feature is the Palm House, this massive glass greenhouse that dates back to the 17th century featuring immense plants. 

🕘 Opening hours : Apr-Sept: 8.30 am – 6 pm / Oct-March: 8.30 am – 4 pm. The Palm House closes 1 hour before the official time + is closed during winter.

💸 Entry fee : garden access: free / Palm House: 60 DKK for adults; 40 DKK for students and kids from 3 to 16 years old / free with the Copenhagen Card .

3. Have Lunch at Torvehallerne Market 

Torvehallerne is a covered market situated just an 8-minute walk from the Botanical Garden. If you’re keen on immersing yourself in Danish culture and relishing local delicacies like smørrebrød, you’ll love having lunch here! 

With around 80 retailers including cozy cafes and restaurants, you can easily find Danish specialties, fresh seafood, cheese, and much more in a delightful atmosphere. 

🕘 Opening hours : Monday-Friday: 10 am – 7 pm / Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

4. Christiansborg Palace & Børsen 

After lunch, walk for 15 min or take the metro line 1 or 2 to reach Christiansborg Palace on Slotsholmen, a tiny island linked to the city by bridges. The castle, which was the royal family’s main residence until 1794, is the center of the Danish power as it houses the Supreme Court of Justice, the Parliament, and the Prime Minister’s office.

The visit to Christiansborg Slot is divided into several parts, so you can choose to visit only the Royal Reception Rooms or the Palace Tower for example. I recommend the tower: it’s free and it’s the highest view in town! 

Before heading to the next stop, have a look at Børsen, Copenhagen Stock Exchange building, whose spine makes it remarkable.

🕘 Opening hours : Sept-June: 10 am – 5 pm / July-Aug: 10 am – 6 pm (closed Mondays from October to March).

💸 Royal Reception Rooms entry fee : adults: 105 DKK (14€) / students: 95 DKK (12,75€) / under 18: free / free with the Copenhagen Card.

5. Black Diamond 

Situated behind Christiansborg Slot and Borsen, the Black Diamond is an eye-catching building built from black granite on the shores of Slotsholmen.

Built in 1999 as an addition to the Royal Library of Copenhagen, it has extensive space for books, reading rooms, a café, and areas for exhibitions and concerts. The interior is a stunning example of Danish design ingenuity, featuring impressive architecture that offers photographers a fantastic opportunity to take unique shots.

🕘 Opening hours : Monday-Friday: 8 am – 9 pm; Saturday: 9 am – 7 pm (closed on Sunday)

6. City Hall Square 

Rådhuspladsen , as it’s referred to in Danish, is an expansive square located in the heart of Copenhagen’s historic city center, a 12-min walk or 5-min metro ride from Christiansborg. 

Built in the beginning of the 20th century, the City Hall dominates the square and is actually one of the tallest landmarks in Copenhagen. 

Although guided tours are available to explore the interior of the City Hall, I suggest passing through the square to appreciate its exterior beauty.

7. Evening at Tivoli Gardens

The Tivoli Gardens are a must-see attraction located just a stone’s throw from City Hall. Despite its name, it’s essentially a historical amusement park that has been welcoming visitors since 1843.

In this garden with an enchanting atmosphere, there are about 30 attractions of all kinds, but also an open-air theater, indoor and outdoor concert stages, fireworks, illuminations, and a food court.

🕘 Opening hours : Sunday-Thursday: 11 am – 10 pm / Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 12 am (closed from October to March)

💸 Entry fee : Admission + Unlimited rides : 439 DKK (59€) / Admission only : 155 DKK (21€) / Free entry with the Copenhagen Card.

💰 Best deal : Tivoli Gardens and Unlimited Rides Classic Combo

💡 Tip : If Tivoli is closed during your trip, go to the party districts of Nørrebro or Vesterbrø to enjoy Copenhagen’s nightlife in the many bars and restaurants.

Enough of the old town, let’s discover together another side of Copenhagen, with a completely different atmosphere. 

To make it through this day, I suggest being at Christiania by 10 am. 

1. Freetown Christiania 

Christiania is a self-governed and autonomous neighborhood free from conventional societal norms located across the canal. 

The town was born in 1971 when squatters and hippies settled in what used to be an abandoned military camp. Through the years, the community has evolved into a fully-fledged city with its own cooperative economy and lifestyle.

As you stroll through the area, you’ll find shopkeepers, street artists, graffitis, and hand-built homes but you may be surprised to see drugs sold freely on Pusher Street.

In Christiania, you won’t be able to take pictures freely. Signs indicating whether or not you can do it are posted in some places in the area.

2. Church of our Saviour 

Located in the Christianshavn area a few steps away from Christiania, the Church of our Saviour is a beautiful monument famous for its 90-meter high golden spiral spire. 

After visiting the interior of the church, take the 150-step staircase to reach the top and have all of Copenhagen under your feet. But beware, although safe, it’s definitely not for the faint of heart! 

💸 Entry fee : adults: 69 DKK (9,3€) / students: 53 DKK (7,1€) / 5-14-year-olds: 20 DKK (2,7€) / under 5: free / free with the Copenhagen Card .

3. Lunch at Meatpacking District 

For this lunch, let’s go to a food hotspot in the Vesterbro area, 20 min by subway from the Church of our Saviour: the Meatpacking District.

This place used to be a hub for the meat industry but has recently transformed into a vibrant area full of restaurants and nightlife spots that are popular among locals.

When it comes to food, there are plenty of options to choose from, and some of the must-try places include Gorilla, WarPigs, Fleisch, and Tommi’s Burger Joint.

4. Frederiksberg Palace & Garden 

Frederiksberg is an independent city of Copenhagen enclosed in the Danish capital. It’s one of the most exclusive areas of Copenhagen, 20 min by bus from the Meatpacking District.

The city is home to a beautiful 18th-century baroque palace that was once a royal residence. Since 1869, the building is no longer occupied by the royal family and hosts the Danish military school. The interior of the castle thus can’t be visited.

The palace is surrounded by a large and well-kept park, Frederiksberg Have, ideal for a romantic stroll or a fun family outing.

5. Evening at Nørrebro 

After a 20-minute walk or a quick bus/subway ride from Frederiksberg, you’ll reach Nørrebro, a bustling neighborhood near the docks popular among students and immigrants.

Come here to enjoy some of the cheapest and liveliest bars in Copenhagen, located around the streets of Blågårdsgade, Rantzausgade, Stefansgade, and Sankt Hans Torv Square. You’ll also find many cultural centers that often host concerts.

Nørrebro is known for its wide variety of restaurants and snack bars serving food from all over the world, often cheaper than in downtown Copenhagen.

Let’s go on an exciting train trip on the fourth day to explore one of the most beautiful jewels in the north of Denmark. 

I recommend being there at the opening time of Frederiksborg Palace (10 am or 11 am depending on the season).

1. Frederiksborg Palace 

40 kilometers north of Copenhagen lies the largest castle in Scandinavia: Frederiksborg Castle, a true Renaissance masterpiece and symbol of the Danish absolute monarchy.

Regular trains departing every 15 minutes (line A) take you there in less than an hour from Copenhagen Central Station located in the city center. 

When you arrive, you’ll be mesmerized by this flamboyant red brick castle which spreads over 3 islands on Lake Slotssø, and by its baroque garden. Inside, you’ll be greeted with magnificent works of art worthy of the greatest castles, a splendid chapel, and much more.

🕘 Opening hours : Apr-Oct: 10 am – 5 pm / Nov-Mar: 11 am – 3 pm

💸 Entry fee : adults: 110 DKK (14,8€) / students & 65+: 90 DKK (12€) / under 18: free / free with the Copenhagen Card .

🔎 Read more : Complete guide to visit Frederiksborg Castle

2. Option 1: Kronborg Palace

Depending on the time you have left in the day, you can visit another spectacular castle located 1 hour by train from Frederkisborg in the town of Elseneur: Kronborg Castle .

Its location at the entrance of the Öresund strait on the island of Seeland facing Sweden makes it an exceptional monument that inspired Shakespeare for the setting of Hamlet.

Built in 1427 to collect ship tolls, Kronborg is an impressive and powerful fortress contrasting with its elegant towers. It’s definitely worth visiting!

🕘 Opening hours : Nov-Apr: 11 am – 4 pm (closed on Monday) / May-Oct: 10 am – 5 pm  

💸 Entry fee : adults: 125 DKK (16,8€) / students: 115 DKK (15,4€) / under 18: free / free with the Copenhagen Card .

2. Option 2: Amager Strandpark

If you’re short on time to visit Kronborg or have had your fill of castle for the day, head to Amager Strandpark to enjoy the beach! 

From Frederiksborg, take the A line back to Copenhagen and then the metro line 2 to the beach. The trip will take you about 1h20.

Amager is an artificial island with 4.6 kilometers of beach where you can enjoy all kinds of water activities or attend various cultural and social events. It’s a popular location for concerts and sports events, perfect if you’re there in summer. 

Did you know that Copenhagen is only 40 min train away from Sweden? In fact, the gigantic Öresund Bridge connects Copenhagen to the city of Malmö, so let’s visit it on the last day of your trip!  

I suggest you take the 9.26 am train to Malmö so you can be at St Peter’s Church by 10.30 am. 

1. St Peter’s Church

Within a 10-min walk from the train station, you can find St. Peter’s Church, a great starting point for your tour of the city.

Built in the 14th century, this all-red brick church is a fine illustration of Northern European Gothic architecture. Inside, the grandiose and majestic space is enhanced by the immaculate white walls and vaults, creating an impressive atmosphere.

2. Malmö Castle & Kungsparken

After visiting St Peter’s Chruch, head to one of the city’s best landmarks, Malmö Castle, only a 15-min walk away.

Built in 1434 by King Eric of Pomerania, it’s the oldest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia and boasts some of the most beautiful museums in Malmö, displaying splendid and diverse collections.

Once this visit is over, stroll in the beautiful garden right next door, the Kungsparken, famous for its exotic trees, its sumptuous flowerbeds, and its casino.

🕘 Opening hours : 11 am – 5 pm (closed on Monday, until 7 pm on Thursday)

💸 Entry fee : adults: 40 SEK (3,5€) / students: 20 SEK (1,8€) / under 19: free 

3. Stortorget & Lilla Torg 

Stortorget is both the largest and oldest square in the city, featuring a grand equestrian statue of King Karl X Gustav in its center. Surrounding the square, you can admire beautiful buildings and impressive statues.

Just across from Stortorget is another famous square, Lilla Torg, which may not be as large as its counterpart, but it is certainly the most charming and typical. With its half-timbered buildings, old structures, bars, and traditional restaurants, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a fish fillet served with bilberry sauce, an iconic dish of Sweden. You can have a delightful lunch there!

4. Take a Boat Tour

To make the most out of your single day in Malmö, a boat tour is highly recommended.

Meet at Norra Vallgatan, 5 min walk from Lila Torg, to board an open boat, which allows you to appreciate the city’s beauty and capture some memorable shots along the way.

The boat tour covers the historic city center and modern Malmö allowing visitors to discover the most breathtaking places in town. It is a perfect 50-minute tour for a romantic experience that you wouldn’t want to miss.

🛥 Best tour : Malmö: Rundan Sightseeing Boat Tour

4. Turning Torso 

A 15-minute bus ride from Lila Torg (or a 25 min walk) takes you to the famous Turning Torso, the tallest building in Sweden and the tallest tower in Scandinavia!

This 190-meter tower opened in 2005 is situated in a modern and eco-friendly residential area in the eastern part of the city. For security reasons, it’s unfortunately impossible to visit the Turning Torso as it’s a residential building. So unless you live there, tourists can’t enter it to observe the landscape from its top. Still, the tower is worth a close look.

So, there you have it, your 5 days itinerary in Copenhagen! Before you go, make sure to check out these posts below 👇  

Find below several other posts about Copenhagen to help you prepare for your upcoming trip:

➡️ Spending less than 5 days in Copenhagen? Here are shorter Copenhagen itineraries: 

• How to Spend 24 Hours in Copenhagen
• 2 Days in Copenhagen Itinerary
• 3 Days in Copenhagen Itinerary

➡️ And here are other posts to better discover Copenhagen and beyond, along with travel tips: 

• Best Things to Do in Copenhagen in Winter
• Best Places to Stay in Copenhagen
• Best Train Trips from Copenhagen
• Most Beautiful Copenhagen Castles to Visit
• Day Trip to Frederiksborg Slot
• Must-Eat Food in Copenhagen
• Free Things to do in Aarhus

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A complete guide to Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is known as a beautiful city where both historical landmarks and modern architecture can be found. Nowadays, Copenhagen is mainly known for its sustainable mindset, which is why I wanted to visit it.

In this city guide, I’ll go over everything you need to know about visiting this beautiful city. What are the must-sees in the city, what food do you have to try, and where you should stay in Copenhagen.

A Copenhagen Guide; everything you need to know about Denmark’s Capital

The Danes rank among the happiest people in the world. And after visiting Copenhagen, you’ll understand why: royal history, modern architecture, a lot of cultural events, and most importantly: sustainable living!

What to know before visiting Copenhagen

• Try to stay at least three days in Copenhagen; this will give you enough room to visit Copenhagen’s main attractions and discover some of their hidden gems.
• The weather is the most comfortable in the summer , as its heavily influenced by the sea. Thanks to its northern location, there is also much more daylight than in winter.
• Copenhagen is quite an expensive city to visit . This starts with the cost of accommodation and carries on to the excursions. Your meals and restaurant visits will hit your budget the hardest. 
• The city of Copenhagen is known as “the world’s first bike city,” which means its one of the most cycle-friendly cities in Europe . This makes it the easiest mode of transportation around the city. 

Key facts about Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the most famous city in the land of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales. 

Copenhagen Travel Costs

In general, the living cost in Denmark is quite expensive. I listed some of the most basic expenses below to give you a general idea of ​​the cost of living in the city.

How do you get to Copenhagen?

Getting to copenhagen by plane.

Flying from Brussels to Copenhagen (CPH, Kastrup Airport) takes just an hour and a half. 

Copenhagen is actually a very accessible airport and allows you to fly to many many other major European and even international cities, which makes it a perfect city to fly to for a road trip or for a short city break.

Getting from Kastrup (Copenhagen Airport) to the city center

Copenhagen Airport is quite close to the city center and only takes 15 minutes by public transport.

Transport in Copenhagen: How to get around in Copenhagen

The public transport infrastructure here is one of the most efficient and reliable in the world, but still … the best way to get around is by bike.

Get around Copenhagen by bike

We briefly mentioned it already; the Copenhageners really love biking! This means that the local government is encouraging people to bike around the city … and built various big bike lanes and several bridges that are only accessible to cyclists. 

The city is built with a “cyclists first”-attitude, which makes it the fastest and most convenient way to move around, and as an added bonus: it’s also the most healthy and climate-friendly mode of transportation in Copenhagen.

During our visit, we rented our (cargo) bikes at Baisikeli bike rental . This bike shop is close to Dybbelsbro and Fisketorvet in Vesterbro, and has a wide array of bikes for rent. What makes Baisikeli special is the fact that they are fixing and shipping used bikes to Tanzania, Sierra Leone, and Ghana to meet African needs. This is also where their name comes from, as it is Swahili for “bicycle.”

And while you’re at it, try to visit the Cykelslangen (bike snake) as it’s a very instagrammable bridge. It’s 220-meter long and crosses Gasværkshavnen from Kalvebod Brygge in the west to Havneholmen in the east.

Taxis in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is an expensive city, which means that the Taxis are as well. Especially since there aren’t any rideshare options like Uber or Lyft available.

Public Transport in Copenhagen

Copenhagen has a Rejsekort ticket system which allows you to use the metro, bus, and train with the same tickets. The prices for these tickets are based on the zones you’re visiting, but I advise you to buy a Copenhagen Card , which is a city tourism card and means that public transportation is free. Additionally, it will get you free or discounted access to some of the best things to do in Copenhagen, such as various museums, galleries, cruises, and castles.

Where’s the best place to stay in Copenhagen

While there is a wide variety of accommodation options (hostels, hotels, and Airbnb apartments), it’s not uncommon for the cheaper options to sell out during the summer as Copenhagen is thriving with events during the summer.

Here are some of the most popular hotels in Copenhagen:

• Woodah Boutique Hostel
• Steel House
• Urban House
• Hotel Skt Petri
• Hotel d’Angleterre

The best places to eat and drink in Copenhagen

The Copenhagen cuisine is known in the international food scene for being a bit high-end and experimental while still serving Danish dishes. The city has a green thinking mindset, which translates to the local restaurant industry as well, where they try to produce their food organically and minimize their food waste.

Coffee: Barisso Coffee, Coffee Lab, and Mad & Kaffe.

Lunch: Sidecar Brunch, Copenhagen Street Food Market, x§klyn Bar, The Bagel Co, Wok On, Aamanns 1921, Kronborg, and Selma.

Healthy: Joe and The Juice, 42Raw, SimpleRaw, Palao Torvehallerne, Gro Spiseri (Rooftop farm) & Alchemist (2 Michelin stars)

Dinner: MASH, Cocks and Cows, Schønnemann, Lumskebugten, Aamanns 1921, Noma, Kødbyens Fiskebar, Barr, Alberto K, Sticks’n’Sushi, Gro Spiseri, and Høst.

What is Copenhagen known for?

Next to its sustainable mindset and its food scene, Copenhagen is also known for its history, its modern design and architecture, and its fashion.

Copenhagen is a fashion city

The Copenhageners are known as stylish and fashionable people, which is why Copenhagen Fashion Week attracts many visitors, and has been named the fashion capital of Scandinavia . 

Their cool climate pushed the Danish fashion industry to come up with warm creations and made them flourish like never before. Some of the fashion stores I visited are Norr, Bloom & Bloom, Han Kjøbenhavn, Res-Res, and Le Fix.

Danish Design and historic architecture

Ever since the city started to invest in Urban planning, the local architects are going crazy, creating new architectural must-sees that are part of Copenhagen’s cityscape alongside historic buildings and palaces.

Personally, I experienced Copenhagen as one of the most innovative cities in Europe when it comes to interior design, architecture but also urban planning. Feel free to visit CopenHill Slope, Superskilen park, Marble Church, Design Museum Danmark, Studio Oliver Gustav, and Edition Copenhagen so you can observe it as well.

Tip: If you capture the stunning beauty of Copenhagen but find yourself at a loss for words, check out our ‘Denmark Captions for Instagram’-blogpost . We’ve got the perfect phrases to complement your photos.

The best things to do in Copenhagen

In general, most attractions and the places to visit are located in the center of the city and are thus quite close to each other. You can easily spend a whole day just walking around and visiting landmarks.

Visit Assistens Churchyard

What started 250 years ago as a graveyard where the Copenhageners buried their dead is now one of Nørrebro’s most interesting recreation grounds, especially since the city is slowly turning Assistens Kirkegård cemetery into a park.

Wandering around the cemetery allows you to learn more about Copenhagen’s history, as some of the most notable people in Danish history are buried here; Hans Christian Andersen (Danish author) and Søren Kierkegaard (philosopher and poet) to name a few. 

Don’t be surprised if you’ll see Copenhageners hang out – and even sunbathe – here, as it’s filled with peaceful gardens and art sculptures.

Discover the castles in Copenhagen

We’ve already acknowledged how modern and trendsetting it is, but the truth is that Copenhagen has a rich history which is why you’ll find various castles and palaces all over the city. 

The three most impressive castles in Copenhagen are Rosenborg Castle , Amalienborg Palace , and Christiansborg Palace – all free to visit with the Copenhagen Card .

Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle was built in 1606 and was meant to be a royal summer house for Christian IV, King of both Denmark and Norway.

The castle still contains all kinds of royal artifacts – such as the Danish crown, the crown jewels, three life-sized lion statues, and the coronation throne – which makes it the perfect time capsule to the 17th century. 

Next to its beautiful interior, the landscaped garden gives a similar feel to the palace of Versailles, as it’s a real attention grabber! 

Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace is home to the Danish royal family and is known for the changing of the guards; every day, around noon, the Royal Life Guards march from their barracks by Rosenborg Castle through the streets of Copenhagen to Amalienborg.

Amalienborg itself consists of four identical buildings;

• Christian VII’s Palace (“Moltke’s Palace,” used as a guest residence)
• Christian VIII’s Palace (“Levetzau’s Palace, “used as a guest palace for Prince Joachim and Princess Benedikte)
• Christian IX’s Palace (“Schack’s Palace,” home of Queen Margrethe II of Denmark)
• Frederik VIII’s Palace (“Brockdorff’s Palace,” home of the Crown Prince family)

Christiansborg Palace

The present Christiansborg Palace was only completed in 1928 but actually has roots going back over 800 years, when various kings and queens ruled over the country. 

Today, the palace is used by the Danish Parliament and the Queen for official events (Gala banquets, Public audiences,..)

Spend the day around the canals

Instead of exploring the city by biking around the scenic routes and charming neighborhoods, you can discover the historic city by cruising around in a boat or a kayak. 

The Port of Copenhagen is the largest Danish seaport and one of the largest ports in the Baltic Sea which means that all of Copenhagen’s historic buildings and main sights are located near canals, thanks to historical reasons. The Copenhagen Opera House, Christiansborg Palace, and the Little Mermaid to name a few!

Copenhagen’s canals are also home to some fun activities, such as the Kayak Republic and Islands Brygge Harbour bath.

• Kayak Republic for kayaking courses and guided tours
• Islands Brygge Harbour bath, an open-air swimming pool in the city center

Other attractions to look out for … 

As I wasn’t able to visit every attraction in city, I thought we’d include some of the attractions that some other reputable sources and blogs have mentioned. Keep in mind that most of these other sites included the same recommendations that I have given above.

The Little Mermaid

As an homage to Hans Christian Andersen, one of his most beloved characters was immortalized by turning it into a small bronze statue. By now, the iconic danish sculpture of the little mermaid is over 100 years and is known as one of Copenhagen’s most popular attractions. 

Most other blogs and trip advisors advise you to visit the little mermaid statue while you’re in the area, but we’ve heard that the statue was surprisingly small and even a little unspectacular – which is why I skipped it. Some of our friends mentioned that the walk from Nyhavn to the little mermaid statue was the most spectacular part of this attraction. 

Other attractions worth visiting would be: 

• Christiansborg Palace Ruines
• Round Tower
• Church of our Saviour
• Tivoli Gardens
• Kastellet Park
• Christiania
• Botanical Gardens

Most instagrammable places around Copenhagen

Don’t forget to bring your Sony A7III camera , because Copenhagen is filled with historic charm, modern architecture, and narrow picturesque canals. This makes the city super instagrammable, with a lot of good photo opportunities. Below are some of our favorite spots!

Superkilen is an urban park located in the center of Nørrebro, designed by Bjarke Ingels in collaboration with the Danish group of artists Superflex and the Berlin-based landscape designers Topotek 1.

Their goal was to showcase the cultural diversity of the area with a contemporary language. They accomplished this by adding sewage drains from Israel, palm trees from China, and neon signs from Russia – making this park into a 30.000 m2 public gallery.

Kalvebod Fælled

Kalvebod Fælled, also known as Vestamager, is a relatively new part of Denmark; the 20-km 2 area emerged from the sea in 1943 and is now purposed as a nature reserve as its a paradise for birds and wildlife as it houses one of the important migratory routes between northern Scandinavia and southern Europe .

CopenHill is a multi-use waste-to-energy plant designed by Danish architect Bjarke Ingels and has won various awards, such as ‘ Building of the Year 2021 ‘ since the building has multi-purposes. By the base, it’s a waste-to-energy power plant .. but it’s also a ski slope, a climbing wall, and it contains a cafe. 

This means that Copenhill is not only an architectural marvel, it’s also an iconic building for Copenhagen’s urban planning and sustainability program; it shows that architecture can work in favor of the environment. 

Copenhill is also known as “Amager Bakke” or “Amager Slope” and was one of the first projects to bring them closer to the goal of transforming the Danish capital into the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2025.

The most instagrammable places in the city can be found around Nyhavn, and that’s also where most tourists spend their time: from wandering around Nyhavn and enjoying its colorful houses to visiting all the tourist traps. 

Being a 17th-century harbor, Nyhavn is easily the most iconic and authentic landmark in the capital. The harbor and the neighborhood are filled with wooden ships, modern boats, cozy restaurants, and crooked and multicolored townhouses. 

Day trips from Copenhagen

Denmark has more to offer than its capital, so I decided to list a few day trips in the area for when you’re looking to discover Denmark some more!

• The Cliffs of Møn
• Odense, the third largest city in Denmark
• Aarhus, the second largest city in Denmark
• Malmö in Sweden!
• Kronborg Castle
• Frederiksborg Palace
• Egeskov Castle
• Louisiana Museum of Art

Must-visit events in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is effortlessly trendy, culturally rich, and the essence of Scandinavian chic. This also means there are some incredibly unique events that are taking place in Copenhagen. We listed our favorite ones!

Over the years, the CPH Open skateboarding gathering grew out to be a pilgrimage for skateboarders make across the globe. Since 2007, Copenhagen has been investing in urban planning and making its city accessible for skateboarders. 

This is something they are now reaping the fruits of, as many international skateboarders – both pros and amateurs – travel from the USA, Brazil, Australia, Japan, and beyond to experience CPH Open, re-connect with old friends, meet new ones, enjoy rolling through the city, and showcase their skateboarding skills. 

Distortion Festival

Another element that showcases the efforts the city put into urban planning is the Distortion festival. The festival started in 1988 and grew into a large series of street parties and club parties.

It began as a one-night party in a club in Copenhagen and is now a full-blown annual festival happening in the streets of Nørrebro and Vesterbro during the first week of June. The event grows bigger every year and spreads joyful vibes all across the city.

Copenhagen Fashion Week

Danish fashion has long been known for its minimalism and its high quality. In the meanwhile, Copenhagen has been named the fashion capital of Scandinavia . It shouldn’t surprise you when I recommend Copenhagen Fashion Week as a must-visit event.

Especially as casual comfort is king for the Copenhageners, accompanied by laidback attitudes and sustainable solutions for the entire industry.

Copenhagen Fashion Week has grown on the global scene and manages to attract esteemed industry leaders to attend four days of fashion showcases.

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Tourist Map Copenhagen

Copenhagen has gone from being a charming Viking town to a city where there are pleasant contradictions: a cosmopolitan and developed city with beautiful buildings, museums, galleries and palaces full of charm, but far from being one of those European cities immersed in the bustle and excitement of the big capitals and therefore it is pleasant to travel around it even on bicycles. In this tourist map we will unveil this city, which went from being an attractive Viking fishing village devastated by a voracious fire to become the capital of Denmark, the seat of institutional and political power, a major commercial port due to its location on the Baltic Sea, as well as cultural and artistic cradle of Scandinavia, which has the award of being the European green city.

• 1 Tourist Map Copenhagen
• 2 Copenhagen Tourist Guide
• 3 What to visit in Copenhagen
• 4 Copenhagen Hotel Map

Although its architecture does not speak much of its history as most of its historical heritage was devastated by fires and the scourge of plagues in the 18th century, the tourist city of Copenhagen had its origin in 800 AD when it became a Viking fishing village that five hundred years later had the status of city and capital of Denmark that it retains to this day. Its geographical location, between the Baltic Sea and Germany gave it an important commercial boost and turned it into an important port city. From the beginning of the 21st century, after a lethargy and an economic crisis, it took impulse and became seat of important transnational companies and the culture grew with it, becoming a reference point of the King’s theatre and of the opera in which twenty percent of the population of Denmark coexists.

The tourist attractions of Copenhagen, located between the east coast of the Island of Zealand and Amager Island; are as varied as the area of the city in which the tour is focused, because it offers a range of attractions that go from palaces, monuments, galleries, green areas, beaches and also has the incentive of being an important metropolitan center that connects with Sweden through the toll and the Oresund Bridge. With a metropolitan population of almost two million people, its climate responds to well-defined seasons, with temperatures dropping considerably in winter, reaching minus 20 degrees and rising to 30 degrees in summer. The city has two airports, the largest with extensive international connections is Copenhagen Kastrup Airport on Amager Island and the second largest is Copenhagen Roskilde Airport in the Roskilde area. Within the city, residents and visitors can travel by using an integrated system of metro, trains and buses, which can be accessed through a single ticket office and with which you can change between different means of transport. However, its inhabitants prefer to travel around the city on bicycles, both to avoid traffic and because of the high cost of the transport system. This has also become a tourist attraction since there are good bicycle lane systems.

Copenhagen Tourist Guide

Copenhagen is a city turned into a metropolis, in which there are specific areas according to the interest of the tourist. Thus, there are locations such as the Nyhavn canals, where there is an abundance of cafes and restaurants that are internationally recognized and many of them qualify as the best in the world, with distinctions from the Michelin Guide for international tourism; although the fast food street stalls are attractive, where you can enjoy the best experience to taste sausages, hamburgers, pizzas, sushi and everything related to fast food; although the local government encourages the intake of organic food and is one of the cities where this type of food is bought and consumed more. It also has a lively nightlife focused on the areas of Vestebro and Norrebro, the part of the city where the largest number of bars and clubs are concentrated. It is a city to enjoy culture with the number of palaces, theatres, galleries, museums, statues and monuments in honour of Scandinavian royalty, beaches and artificial lakes.

What to visit in Copenhagen

Gardens of tivoli.

One of the city’s major attractions is the Tivoli Gardens, a small area founded almost two hundred years ago where there is a variety of attractions ranging from theatres where a variety of shows are offered throughout the opening of the park, a number of restaurants and cafes, as well as traditional mechanical amusement parks with roller coasters from which the best views of the city can be seen. There are also natural attractions such as parks with walking trails and artificial lakes where you can enjoy evenings sitting on the shore. At nightfall it offers a very beautiful visual with the amount of lights. It is important to note that the Tivoli Gardens open in late spring, autumn and for a short time during Christmas.

Radhuspladsen or Town Hall Square

The Radhuspladsen or City Hall Square is the nerve centre of Copenhagen and is where most of the city’s life takes place. It is located in the central area, a short distance from the Tivoli Gardens. The city hall building is an eye-catcher and you can take internal tours and also appreciate the view of the city from its tower. This part of Copenhagen’s city centre is where most people live and where important institutional and commercial activities take place. It is a reference point through which most people who go to other areas of the city will pass.

Also in the centre of Copenhagen is the Stroget, known as the street where most of the city’s commercial life takes place. It is two kilometres of entirely pedestrian streets where you will find the largest number of shops and businesses among exclusive, European department store chains, making it the centre of fashion and the ideal place to shop. There is also a variety of cafés and restaurants, discotheques, bars and nightclubs. All this variety of premises makes it one of the areas where the largest number of people are concentrated daily, so it also serves as a meeting point.

The Nyhavn or New Port is a structure is a port that covers about five hundred meters long and is used to sit on the edge to share chats and beers. One of its major attractions is the amount of multicolored buildings, also has a lot of cafes and restaurants type terraces, which have a nice view of the water channels. From there you can see one of the most beautiful postcards of the city, so it is the ideal place to take pictures and there is the option of getting on a tourist boat that travels through the channel to the island of Amager.

Norrebro is known as the alternative and multicultural area of Copenhagen. It is in the city centre and is a neighbourhood surrounded by lakes that stands out because it is a different atmosphere from anything else you can see in the city. In principle it is a residential area that hosts the largest number of immigrants in the city, especially from the Arab world. In this town there are a lot of shops where you can access to handicraft products made by immigrants, it is also the ideal place to buy international products and typical items from other countries, which are not found elsewhere in the city and stands out because it is a very picturesque area of extreme tolerance with different cultures. In Norrebro there is a diversity of restaurants, many of them catalogued with world-wide fame to offer the best of the gastronomy so it is the ideal place to enjoy the good table.

FaelledParken

The FaelledParken is, perhaps, the most important park in the city, both for its size and for the beautiful green areas, well-wooded meadows, with a beautiful flora, lakes and paths that it has inside its facilities and that make people’s stay pleasant. Within this location, right in the centre of Copenhagen, you can do various sports activities as it has the infrastructure to do so. This has also been the scene of political and social demonstrations and is the meeting place for activities around issues of labor claims.

Frederiksberg

Frederiksberg is known for being practically a mini-city within Copenhagen. So much so that it has a political and territorial administration independent from that of the Danish capital, with its own authorities and institutional identity. Nevertheless, it remains in the general domain of Copenhagen. Within this mini-city hall is the city’s largest shopping centre, the Frederiksberg Centre, and it is characterised by being a beautiful, residential and quiet area, perfect for cycling, as it has a good cycle path infrastructure and is surrounded by lakes.

Frederiksborg Castle

Frederiksborg Castle in Hillerod was built in the 17th century by King Christian IV and is now an important museum of Danish history. It was rebuilt in 1859 after a fire and its medieval infrastructure is notable for its red brick facade and green roof. To the interior it has a chapel that turns out to be one of his major attractions. The tour can be done through two important areas of the fortress. In the lower part, a large part of the original infrastructure is preserved and interesting objects and paintings of great Danish characters are displayed. In the upper part there is the historical museum where there is a collection of documents that tell the historical evolution until the modernity.

Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg is the summer residence of the Danish royal family. There are four palaces built in the Rococo architectural style, which are located around a square in an octagonal shape whose center shows a statue of King Frederick V. Visitors can access two of the four palaces and enjoy the infrastructure and objects of interest as well as offices, dining room, cloakrooms with royal dress and rooms. Most of them have original furniture and infrastructure. At midday you can observe the change of the royal guard, this guard goes from Rosemborg Castle, built in the 17th century, to Amalienborg.

The Little Mermaid

Although not a large statue or monument, the Little Mermaid is an icon representing Copenhagen and is located on the shores of the Baltic Sea. The sculpture was made in 1913 by EdvardEriksen who used his dancing wife as a model, it was a work commissioned by the beer entrepreneur Carl Jakobsen. Who gave him the monument to the city. It was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a mermaid who saved a prince, fell in love with him and had to give up her nature and replace her tail with legs in order to get married.

Copenhagen Hotel Map

Accommodation in Copenhagen is expensive, as is the stay in the city, although you can find accommodation to suit a variety of budgets, always bearing in mind that the average cost of a room per day is 1390 euros. One of the recommendations is to stay in the city center, precisely because it is an area that connects with the tourist attractions and because it is where most of the life in the city takes place. Another option is the Vestebro area, which is cheaper and has good nightclubs and restaurants. One of the recommended hotels is the Ibsens Hotel, users indicate that it has good services including wifi, decoration, good attention and impeccable facilities with spacious rooms and bathrooms.

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