Highlights beyond Copenhagen

Just a few kilometres from the city limits of Copenhagen, beautiful, exciting and cultural experiences await you. The danish countryside is full of hidden gems for you, friends and family to explore.

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Find inspiration for your trip in this list of highlights from Beyond Copenhagen. There's something for everyone, whether you're more drawn to culture or nature.

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Karen Blixen Museum, Rungstedlund

In the city of Rungsted, you will find the charming and historic house Rungstedlund. The authentic author home of Karen Blixen is today a museum, Bird Sanctuary and lovely café.

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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.

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Ordrupgaard Museum

Ordrupgaard is a state-owned art museum close to Dyrehaven and Jægersborg in Greater Copenhagen. The museum is known for its large collection of French and Danish pieces from the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Bakken

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

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The Open Air Museum

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

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The Deer Park

A short trip north from Copenhagen will take you to Dyrehaven, a wonderful woodland that seems far from city lights and traffic noise.

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ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art

ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art in Ishøj, south of Copenhagen, hosts a variety of exhibitions each year alongside one of Scandinavia's finest collections of contemporary art. At ARKEN you can experience art in scenic surroundings.

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Dragør Old Town

Dragør Old Town is one of the best-preserved towns in Denmark. Many of the low houses were built between the 18th and 19th centuries, and the small winding alleys hide many quirky details from that time.

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Kastrup Sea Bath

What's better than jumping into the blue wave in the most beautiful surroundings? When you visit Sneglen, Kastrup Søbad, you have the best view of Saltholm Island and Sweden.

Naturpark Amager

In Naturpark Amager, unique nature blends into the city and forms a green breathing space that offers everything from nature experiences to rest and reflection