Top 30 attractions

Considered one of the greatest works of Danish Rococco architecture the Queen's residence is, made up of four identical buildings spread around the octagonal courtyard.
Get a glimpse into the Royal abode or watch the daily shift-change of the Royal Guard.

ARKEN Museum of Modern Art south of Copenhagen shows exhibitions with the greatest, Modernist and contemporary artists.

Lush woodlands with free range deer and the world's oldest amusement park.

A nice breathing space in the vibrant city is Botanical Garden. 25 acres of landscape garden (laid out in 1874) with rare trees, shrubs and herbs. It is free to walk around the beautiful garden.

Denmark's biggest protected industrial plant, Brede Works, is offering the public a range of experiences showing the huge industrial development that has changed the everyday lives of the Danes.

Christiania, the freetown of Copenhagen, is without a doubt one of Denmark’s most popular tourist attractions.

This controversial area is loved by many, but has often been a turning point for strong debate.

Christiansborg Palace houses the Danish Parliament, Supreme Court, and Ministry of State. It is also used by the Royal Family for various functions and events. 

Are you curious? And do you love surprising experiences? Then go visit Experimentarium, just north of Copenhagen, and become wiser.

With 4,000 square meters, Experimentarium offers countless funny and odd challenges and experiments for all.

Frederiksborg Palace is situated on three islets in the castle lake in Hillerød, north of Copenhagen. The palace, which is surrounded by the beautiful Frederiksborg Palace Garden, was built in the Dutch Renaissance style at the beginning of the 1600s by King Christian 4.

At the Museum of National History at Frederiksborg Palace you will find portraits of both Johan Friedrich Struensee and Queen Caroline Mathilde made ​​by the artist Jens Juel.

Minerals and stones from our planet and the Moon

Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen, is one of northern Europe's finest Renaissance castles. It is located at the entrance to Oresound and was built in 1574-1585.

Kronborg Castle is probably the most famous Danish castle, known worldwide from Shakespeare's Hamlet. It was also here that Queen Caroline Mathilde in 1772 was under house arrest following her affair with Johan Friedrich Struensee.

Lousiana's changing exhibitions bring world class art to the forefront of the Danish art scene.

You can always be sure to take in refreshing and innovative contemporary art as well as modernist classics when you visit Lousiana.

The art museum is founded by the brewer Carl Jacobsen and contains two main departments of ancient and modern art in fabulous architectural surroundings.

You can view collections of Egyptian, Greek, Etruscan and Roman art as well as Danish and French paintings and sculptures of the 19th and 20th century.

Nyhavn - packed with partying people, restaurants, and bars.

During summer, Nyhavn is the perfect place to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining. Or, if you prefer, you can do like the locals and buy a beer from a nearby store and rest your feet at the quayside.

Spend a day in surroundings of scenic beauty.

Visit the Open air museum - Frilandsmuseet - and take in a little of the cultural history of everyday life as it used to be at the time of Hans Christian Andersen.

Most of the houses appears as in the 19th century, when the famous Danish writer wrote his fairytales

Go back in time to when to mobile phone didn't exist.

Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen is home to some of Denmark's greatest cultural treasures. The castle was built in 1606-1634 by Christian IV as a pleasure castle. In the basement you will find the Danish crown jewels and regalia.

At Rosenborg Castle you can also see a portrait of Johan Friedrich Struensee, painted by Hans Hansen in 1824, and a portrait of Queen Caroline Mathilde painted in 1771 by Jens Juel.

Copenhagen's largest shopping area is centered around Strøget in the heart of the city.

Strøget is one of Europe's longest pedestrian streets with a wealth of shops, from budget-friendly chains to some of the world's most expensive brands.

The Danish Film Institute in Copenhagen is a must for cinema-goers, filmmakers and filmbuffs.

At Langelinje Pier you will find one of Copenhagen's most visited tourist attractions: The Little Mermaid.

The statue from 1913 was originally a gift to the city donated by brewer Carl Jacobsen.

Visit Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring collections of Danish and international art, from the past 700 years, as well as, contemporary displays.

The National Gallery has special exhibtions for kids and a nice café serving brunch and lunch.

Denmark's National Museum in Copenhagen has exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History.

The National Museum is located in The Prince’s Palace, which was built by Nicolai Eigtved between 1743 and 1744 for Danish Crown Prince Frederik V and Crown Princess Louise.

Rundetaarn, or the round tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe and stars have been watched here since 1642.

The observatory is encircled by an outdoor platform from which you have a magnificent view of the old part of Copenhagen.

These reception rooms are used by the Royal family for official occasions

Located by the fjord in Roskilde, a mere 35 minutes from Copenhagen, the Viking Ship Museum offers a unique experience to adults and children alike.

Discover the impressive collection of Viking ships and other Nordic boats in the museum's beautiful harbour, and during the summer season you will find a long list of activities and exhibitions.

Tivoli is a must for all children and those who like to play. Tivoli is located just a few minutes walk from City Hall, and with the Copenhagen Central Station as its nearest neighbour it is very easy to get to.

In 2013 Tivoli Gardens will present a new 600 m2 Tycho Brahe area with three new rides, one of them being the 4G ride Aquila, live music on the programme every day, fireworks every Saturday and international artists like Sting and Suede live on the open air stage.

Tycho Brahe Planetarium is Denmark's most advanced centre for popularizing astronomy and space research and promoting knowledge on natural science. 

You can watch spectacular IMAX films – the largest film format in the world and digital 3D films – they take you below the surface of the sea, out in space, or into the jungle.

Carlsberg is among the largest tourist attractions in Copenhagen and now you have the opportunity to get closer to the roots of Carlsberg, the history and the beer.

5 February 2013 Copenhagen Zoo's new and unique facilities for polar bears, North Atlantic birds and seals, The Arctic Ring, opened.

The Copenhagen Zoo has more than 3000 animals from around the world and a total of 264 different species. The elefants live in a state of the art elephant house, and the giraffes and hippos have also gotten new accommodation recently.

Mammoths and musk oxen, orang-utans and lions, seals and gigantic walruses. Explore the amazing animal kingdom.