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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 Six Forgotten Giants

Go hunting for the six wooden giants lurking in the woods of Copenhagen’s suburbs. Scattered around lush forests, meadows and by calm waters in suburbia Copenhagen, you'll meet the tall, quirky-lo...

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The Harbour Circle

The ultimate Copenhagen walk can be found along the edge of the harbour, where trails, sidewalks and bridges together create the 13 kilometres long walking- and biking path - the Harbour Circle Gr...

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GreenKayak

Borrow a kayak for free and help keeping Copenhagen’s waters clean. Copenhagen is renowned for its harbour which is clean enough for you to swim in it. The non-profil initiative GreenKayak wants t...

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Botanical Garden

Botanical Garden is located in the centre of Copenhagen. The garden covers an area of 10 hectares and is particularly noted for its extensive complex of historical glasshouses dating from 1874. The ga...

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Islands Brygge Harbour Bath

With a harbour clean enough to swim in it, public harbour baths are nothing but logic in Copenhagen. And a popular one among locals and visitors. One of the city's first is located at Islands Bryg...

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Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace is a must for anyone with a taste for royal history and the life of Denmark’s royal family who still resides inside the palace. Experience royal history at the museum and sense ...

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Bakken

Only 10 minutes’ drive north of Copenhagen you can find the oldest amusement park in the world. Located in the woods of the Deer Park , Bakken is a unique amusement park, which offers a historic...

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Know your 'bro - Digital Walking Tour on Nørrebro

Go off the beaten track and become a temporary Nørrebro local with the digital self-guided walking tour. The “Know your ‘bro” walking tour offers an authentic twist to your Copenhagen stay. Wheth...

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Absalon

Hang out with the local Vesterbro folks for community dinner (and much more) at Absalon. Absalon is your living room away from home. Your breakfast café, your afternoon hangout, your evening bar a...

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Superkilen park

Superkilen is a urban open space in Nørrebro located in the Quarter of Mimersgade. The park is divided into three main areas: The Red Square, The Black Market and The Green Park. While The Red Squa...

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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 le...

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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 use...

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Baths and Beaches

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Parks and gardens in Cph

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