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Top attractions in Copenhagen

Some sights and attractions are almost synonymous with Copenhagen. We've gathered them here. Most are within walking distance from the city centre and you are free to pick and choose between the Copenhagen classics. With a Copenhagen Card, you'll have access to more than 80 attractions.

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In Copenhagen ZOO, you can meet more than 4,000 fascinating animals and travel between continents in just one day. Get familiar with the iconic giant pandas while dining in the state of the art Pand...

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Den Blå Planet, National Aquarium Denmark

Experience a world under the seven seas and enjoy a close encounter with majestic hammerhead sharks and elegant rays at Northern Europe’s largest and most modern aquarium. Dive beneath the surface at...

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SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark

SMK – The National Gallery of Denmark SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring outstanding collections of Danish and international a...

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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 the...

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 and ...

The National Museum

Travel back in time in Denmark's history with exhibitions from the stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History inside this 1700's palace. The National Museum...

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The Round Tower

The 17th century tower and observatory Rundetaarn, or the round tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe and an icon in the Copenhagen cityscape. When Christian IV built the tower, Den...

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Experimentarium

World-class science center in Copenhagen. Experimentarium re-opened in 2017 after a complete make-over. The science center truly is a celebration of curiosity, dedicated to playful science and offer...

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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in the heart of Copenhagen displays ancient and modern art in truly unique surroundings. Founded in 1888 by the brewer Carl Jacobsen (1842-1914), the art museum contains two m...

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Rosenborg Castle

A royal hermitage set in the King’s Garden in the heart of Copenhagen, Rosenborg Castle features 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures and the Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia. Rosenborg Castle wa...

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Christiansborg Palace

Get inside 800 years of royal history at the awe-inspiring Christiansborg Palace, once home to kings and queens, and now housing the Danish Parliarment, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of State. ...

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Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage

Kronborg is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles. It is world-famous as Hamlet’s and Shakespeare’s castle and is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Open Air Museum

The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and biggest open air museums in the world. The Open Air Museum north of Copenhagen is one of the largest and oldest in the world. Spread acros...

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Tivoli Gardens amusement park in Copenhagen is a must for all visitors to the city, young and old. The central location of the more than 175-year old park adds an extra dimension to this unique place....

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The Little Mermaid

Arguably one of Copenhagen's most iconic tourist attractions: The sculpture of The Little Mermaid was was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale. Unveiled on 23 August 1913, The Litt...

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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Zoological Museum

Travel through time and experience Denmark's animal life from the past to the present at Zoological Museum in Copenhagen. Take a walk among mammoths, woolly-haired rhinos, steppe bison, and giant deer...

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Geological Museum (The Natural History Museum of Denmark)

Geological Museum in Copenhagen includes a number of geological collections. At the museum you can see objects such as rocks, minerals, meteorites and fossils. At Geological Museum you can explore and...

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A visit to the Planetarium is educational entertainment for the entire family. Immerse yourself in the starry sky, watch IMAX and 3D movies or explore the exhibition. The Space Theatre is the heart o...

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The King's Garden in Copenhagen - sometimes referred to as Rosenborg Garden - was laid out during the reign of King Christian IV in connection to his pleasure Palace. The huge flowerbeds are is a spec...

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...

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