Fun attractions for kids

Reserved places on buses and trains for prams and pushchairs, children's menus in restaurants, art museums in kids' height and of course reductions at all attractions. Copenhagen is kids friendly and full of adventures for the whole family to enjoy.

Tårnlegepladsen

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

Photo: Copenhagen Zoo

Copenhagen Zoo

With more than 4,000 animals from all over the world, Copenhagen Zoo is one of Denmark’s most visited attractions.

Photo: Christiane Helsted Juul

Den Blå Planet, National Aquarium Denmark

Is it better down where it's wetter? Find out at Denmark's National Aquarium.

Photo: Tobias Foelsgaard

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens – Copenhagen’s Magical Amusement Park

Photo: Experimentarium

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 years.

Photo: Jacob Lisbygd© Wonderful Copenhagen

Bakken

A unique mini theme park in the woods north of Copenhagen, Bakken is the oldest amusement park in the world.

Photo: Dansk Arkitektur Center© VisitCopenhagen

Danish Architecture Center

Much more than a museum about Danish architecture, talks, events and more.

Photo: Daniel Rasmussen© Wonderful Copenhagen

Children's Traffic Playground

Children's playground themed around cycling.

Photo: Brittany Overgaard© Nationalmuseet

The Open Air Museum

The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and largest open air museums in the world.

Photo: Wonderful Copenhagen© Ty Stange

Planetarium

Discover the secrets of the universe at the Tycho Brahe Planetarium.

Photo: Wonderful Copenhagen

The Children's Workshop at SMK

An art workshops just for kids, open during the weekend at SMK.

Photo: Martin Heiberg© Wonderful Copenhagen

Solve a Mystery

Get to know the inner city of Copenhagen with an exciting murder mystery.

Photo: Seek n See

Seek+See Family Experiences

Not a regular walk but a fun family adventure with Skyla, Alien Explorer and Crash Pilot. Explore at your own speed with Seek+See's self-guided, interactive treasure hunts.

The Kids' Workers Museum

The Worker's Museum in Copenhagen has a section for children. Here they can experience first-hand what life was like for the working class kids of Copenhagen. Entrance is free for children under 18.

Find the wooden giants lurking in the woods outside Copenhagen

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 tall, quirky-looking wooden sculptures which are pretty far from your typical tourist attraction.

Photo: Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions

Museum of Illusions Copenhagen is an interactive experience where the senses are activated, perspectives are challenged and imagination is awakened.

Photo: IKONO Copenhagen

IKONO Copenhagen

Located in the heart of the Danish city capital, IKONO opened its doors in Copenhagen May of 2024, offering locals and visitors an immersive journey through eclectic worlds by combining combine art, play and the unexpected to unleash all the power that creativity has.