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Each year in autumn when the leaves wither, Copenhagen's art scene blooms

As the autumn weather kicks in with its occasional rainy or windy days, head inside Copenhagen’s many art museums to see the new art exhibitions that open every year around this time.

Carsten Nicolai unidisplay at Copenhagen Contemporary
Copenhagen Contemporary
Anders Sune Berg

Why you shouldn’t underestimate Copenhagen’s art and design scene

SMK Statens Museum for Kunst | Pr Photo
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Copenhagen's top museums

Copenhagen is a great city for art lovers and home to internationally acknowledged art museums, and also boasts some fantastic themed and historic museums. Here are the best of the lot; some in the lush outskirts of the city and others smack dap in the midst of it all.

Glyptoteket | Daniel Rasmussen
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History museums in Copenhagen

Copenhagen oozes of history, with its cobblestone narrow streets, old timbered houses, ancient castles and palaces. Throughout the city, loads of museums specialize in the most important periods in Danish history, where you get to dive deep into the past. Here are the best of the bunch!

Copenhagen Museum is the entrance to Copenhagen's history - and present
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Experience Copenhagen Cultural District

Within 10 minutes’ walk in the heart of the historic city centre 19 museums and cultural institutions make up Copenhagen Cultural District. Explore Danish and international culture and history in a small area with a large cultural significance.

Food and drink isn't just food and drink

Why shouldn't you enjoy a good latte while creating your own jewellery? How about eating with locals that you have just been seated with? Or how about having a lager in historical surroundings? Here you'll find an array of good food and drink experiences, which offers a little more than the usual.

Dupong
Adam Garff
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Best cafés and bars with activities

Not only is Copenhagen filled with cozy cafés and bars. All over the city, you will find cafés and bars, which include fun and creative activities along with your beverages. Here are some of our favorites.

Frederik VI facade
Erik Refner
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Best historical pubs in Copenhagen

Pubs have always been a big part of Copenhagen, that's why you can find a lot of old and historical places throughout the city. The locals often use these places a lot, so if you want the local experience, these are the spots you need to find. Here is a list of our favourite pubs.

Communal dining at Absalon
Giuseppe Liverino
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Communal dining in Copenhagen

Communal dining has in recent years gotten more and more popular in Copenhagen. And to be fair, what's not to like about delicious and diverse food at reasonable prices combined with great company in a cozy environment? Here is our take on the best places for communal dining in Copenhagen....

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