Free things to do in Copenhagen

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You do not have to miss out just because you are travelling on a tight budget. Have a stroll around the colourful streets, relax in the parks and get free access to major attractions with the Copenhagen Card

 

Here are a few things for you to check out that won't cost you a dime. 

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The Forgotten Giants
Photo: © Thomas Dambo. Photo: Martin Heiberg

The Forgotten Giants

Go hunting for the six wooden giants (© Thomas Dambo) lurking in the woods of Copenhagen’s suburbs.

Scattered around lush forests, meadows, and by calm waters in suburbia Copenhagen, you'll meet the ...

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The Harbour Circle
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The Harbour Circle

A 13-km route around Copenhagen's harbour.

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GreenKayak
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GreenKayak

Borrow a kayak for free and help keep Copenhagen’s waters clean, while you explore the harbour.

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The Botanical Garden
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The Botanical Garden

Ten hectares of gardens with a butterfly house and a tropical palm house dating to 1874. 

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Islands Brygge Harbour Bath
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Islands Brygge Harbour Bath

One of the most visited is located at Islands Brygge, right across the bridge from the city centre. This spot has become iconic, and here you get open air swimming right in the centre of the city. Mee...

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Amalienborg Palace
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Amalienborg Palace

Take a peek behind the scenes of the Danish Royal Family.

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Superkilen park
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Superkilen park

Public recreational space in Nørrebro with diversity at its heart.

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Fælledparken Skatepark
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Fælledparken Skatepark

Fælledparken Skatepark is with its 4600 square meters one of the largest skate parks in Denmark. It is placed in one of Copenhagen’s most used and loved parks.

 The park is divided into three levels ...

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The Citadel
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The Citadel

The Citadel in Copenhagen was founded by Danish King Christian 4 in 1626. You will find it on the border of inner Copenhagen and the area of Østerbro.

Today, the buildings inside the Citadel are used a...

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Changing of the Royal Guards at Amalienborg Palace
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Changing of the Royal Guards at Amalienborg Palace

Experience a royal tradition up close Changing of The Royal Guard

Amalienborg is famous for its Royal Guard, called Den Kongelige Livgarde. Every day you can experience the changing of the guards, as...

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Konditaget Lüders
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Konditaget Lüders

Welcome to Konditaget Lüders, a one-of-a-kind activity park 24 metres above the ground in Nordhavn. 

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The Marble Church
Photo: Martin Heiberg

The Marble Church

The city’s most impressive church, with views over the city from the top, the Marble Church is also known as Frederik's Church.

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Click A Story
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Click A Story

Click A Story is your free, digital guide to Copenhagen’s best attractions and stories.

Click A Store lets you choose between eight different tours through Copenhagen that each focus on a different C...

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Grundtvig's Church
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Grundtvig's Church

Grundtvig's Church was erected in commemoration of the great Danish priest, poet, and reformer N.F.S. Grundtvig (1783 - 1882). This monumental church is referred to in modern terms as a gothic cathedr...

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There's many more free things for you to explore...