What to do in Copenhagen?
Most of Copenhagen's most popular attractions and sights are within walking distance.
With a history that dates back to 1043, the city is full of historic landmarks, significant buildings and interesting sights and museums.
Below we have tried to mention the most famous sights in and around Copenhagen in our opinion, but please do also visit the official website for Copenhagen for inspiration Visit Copenhagen. This website has all the information you need to plan your trip to Copenhagen.
Copenhagen is the epitome of Scandi cool. Modernist lamps light, New Nordic tables, bridges buzz with cycling commuters and eye-candy locals dive into pristine waterways.
Our personal list:
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Tivoli | Amusement park | 0,25 km |
Christiansborg Slot | Castle, Parliament | 0,90 km |
ZOO | Copenhagen ZOO | 3,40 km |
Den Blå Planet | Danish Aquarium | 8,30 km |
Kanalrundfart | Boat tour on the canals of CPH | 1,40 km |
Sagnlandet Lejre | Viking houses, Iron age etc. | 47 km |
Rosenborg Slot | Castle, Royal crown jewels | 1,50 km |
Kronborg Slot | "Hamlet´s castle" UNESCO World heritage site | 48 km |
Dragør | Cosy little town with old houses and narrow streets | 15,5 km |
Frederiksborg Slot | Castle with a museum and a great park | 37,5 km |
Experimentarium | Science center play-self | 6,90 km |
Glyptoteket | Classic sculptures and drawings | 0,60 km |
Cykelbyen Copenhagen | Bikecity CPH, rent a bike | 2,60 km |
Statens museum for kunst | Danish National Museum for Art | 3,40 km |
Kongens Have | King´s Garden, great park | 1,60 km |
Christiania | "the famous experimental free town" | 2,60 km |
Rundetårn | Tower from 1642 with an exellent view over CPH | 0,80 km |
Botanisk Have | Botanical Garden | 3,60 km |
Frilandsmuseet | Old Danish farmhouses and other old houses | 15,50 km |
Stevns Klint | Withe cliffs UNESCO World heritage site | 69,0 km |
Dyrehaven, Bakken, Eremitageslot | Danish park with deers and landscape as well as castle and amusement park | 18,50 km |
Vikingeskibsmuseet | Museum and workshop for the vikings wooden ships | 35,50 km |
Kongens Nytorv og Nyhavn | Square with special designed trees and the famous Nyhavn with bars and restaurants | 1,30 km |
Designmuseum Danmark | Danish Design thorugh more than 80 years | 2,40 km |
Den lille havfrue og Langelinie | The little mermaid and the famous harbour Langelinie | 3,20 km |
HC Andersen statue og gravplads | A statue of the famours author H.C. Andersen and his burial ground at Assistens kirkegård | 1-5 km |