Highlights beyond Copenhagen
Just a few kilometres from the city limits of Copenhagen, beautiful, exciting and cultural experiences await you. The danish countryside is full of hidden gems for you, friends and family to explore.
Find inspiration for your trip in this list of highlights from Beyond Copenhagen. There's something for everyone, whether you're more drawn to culture or nature.
Karen Blixen Museum, Rungstedlund
In the city of Rungsted, you will find the charming and historic house Rungstedlund. The authentic author home of Karen Blixen is today a museum, Bird Sanctuary and lovely café.
Experimentarium
Forget any school memories you may have of boring science classes and dry textbooks. Denmark’s leading science centre has been capturing the imagination of adults and children alike for over thirty ye...
Ordrupgaard Museum
Ordrupgaard is a state-owned art museum close to Dyrehaven and Jægersborg in Greater Copenhagen. The museum is known for its large collection of French and Danish pieces from the 19th and 20th centuri...
The Open Air Museum
The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and largest open air museums in the world.
The Deer Park
A short trip north from Copenhagen will take you to Dyrehaven, a wonderful woodland that seems far from city lights and traffic noise.
ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art
Walk beside world-class sculptures in the dunes, discover one of Europe's best Damien Hirst collections and explore modern art in a wonderful ark-like gallery by the sea at Ishøj, south of Copenhagen....
Dragør Old Town
Dragør Old Town is one of the best-preserved towns in Denmark. Many of the low houses were built between the 18th and 19th centuries, and the small winding alleys hide many quirky details from that ti...
Kastrup Sea Bath
What's better than jumping into the blue wave in the most beautiful surroundings? When you visit Sneglen, Kastrup Søbad, you have the best view of Saltholm Island and Sweden.
Naturpark Amager
In Naturpark Amager, unique nature blends into the city and forms a green breathing space that offers everything from nature experiences to rest and reflection
Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage
Drama-packed Kronborg is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles.
M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark
Experience award-winning architecture and interactive exhibitions in the maritime surroundings of Kulturhavn Kronborg in Elsinore.
Hornbæk beach
Hornbæk is one of the North Coast's most popular seaside resorts, mainly due to its kilometre-long white sandy beach.
