Editor's choice - Our 5 tips for this month
Each month the editorial staff at VisitCopenhagen give you five of their personal recommendations on what to do in Copenhagen.
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Top attractions in Copenhagen
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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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Tivoli Gardens
Magical Tivoli Gardens is Copenhagen's central theme park. And one of the oldest in the world.
Copenhagen Zoo
With more than 4,000 animals from all over the world, Copenhagen ZOO is one of Denmark's most visited attractions.
Den Blå Planet, National Aquarium Denmark
Is it better down where it's wetter? Find out at Denmark's National Aquarium.
SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark
Denmark's largest art gallery, SMK has an outstanding collection of Danish and international art.
The Round Tower
In the heart of Copenhagen lies the Round Tower – one of Denmark's most iconic landmarks. Besides its distinctive Spiral Ramp, which leads to a spectacular 360-degree view of the city, the tower also ...
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...
Rosenborg Castle
Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen houses some of Denmark's greatest cultural treasures. The castle was built 1606-34 by Christian IV as a pleasure palace. In the basement you will find the Danish crown j...
Christiansborg Palace
Experience 800 years of royal history at the awe-inspiring Christiansborg Palace.
Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage
Drama-packed Kronborg is one of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles.
The Open Air Museum
The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, is one of the oldest and largest open air museums in the world.
The Little Mermaid
Arguably one of Copenhagen's most iconic tourist attractions, the sculpture of The Little Mermaid was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s famous fairy tale.
The Botanical Garden
Ten hectares of gardens with a butterfly house and a tropical palm house dating to 1874.
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Statens Naturhistoriske Museum
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Natural History Museum Denmark
Natural History Museum of Denmark is the Danish national museum for nature and is beautifully located in the corner of the Botanical Garden close to Nørreport Station in the heart of Copenhagen. Marve...
The Marble Church
The city’s most impressive church, with views over the city from the top, the Marble Church is also known as Frederik's Church.
Skip the crowds and explore beyond the beaten track
We suggest you visit some of the neighbourhoods that makes Copenhagen special. It's a pocket-sized city, so you won't have to travel far. And see our editorial staff's handpicked tips for each month.
