16 reasons to explore beyond Copenhagen city limit| Guide to day trips from Copenhagen

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Beautiful sandy beaches in North Sealand

Hornbaek

Daniel Rasmussen

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Møns Klint

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World-class nature experiences

Beautiful coastline, jet black starry skies and the steep, chalky cliff known as Møns Klint are some of South Zealand and Møn’s claims to fame, and reasons to go south.

Hornbaek

Daniel Rasmussen

The sandy beaches of North Zealand

The coast north coast is full of sandy beaches and extremely charming villages and is a popular getaway for Copenhageners. One popular beach town is Hornbæk.

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The Forest Tower - Camp Adventure

Zealand’s new landmarkThe Forest Tower at Camp Adventure – an outstanding experience with a very special and majestic view across South Zealand. The tower is 45 metres tall, and the platform at the ...

Thomas Høyrup Christensen

Visit the home of Hamlet; Kronborg Castle

With views of Sweden across the sound, worldwide fame, a status as UNESCO world heritage site and world fame and one of Northern Europe's finest Renaissance castles, the majestic castle Kronborg should be on your bucket list no matter what.

Modern architecture in Copenhagen by Arne Jacobsen

Arne Jacobsen's Bellevue

Martin Heiberg

Experience Arne Jacobsen's architecture

There’s a special 1930’s vibe to the area around Bellevue Beach in Skovshoved. That's thanks to world-famous architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. Bellevue is home to a plethora of his classic, modern architecture. Join a guided tour to get the full story.

The Deer Park

Daniel Rasmussen

Visit this royal hunting lodge

The Hermitage Castle is located in the lush Deer Park - an old royal hunting ground turned popular park and forrest a short drive north of the city centre.

Ferry Hundested-Rørvig

Daniel Rasmussen

Experience authentic harbour charm

Many idyllic harbour towns dot the north coast and everyone should spend some time grabbing a local fishcake, ice cream by the water - or maybe head out to sea - at least once in their life.

The Viking Ship Museum

Martin Heiberg

Sail a real Viking ship

As the only place in the world, Roskilde Fjord is the scene, as you jump aboard a real Viking ship.

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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a leading international art museum and an absolute top attraction in Denmark. Art, nature and architecture combine in a total experience that attracts guests from...

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Frederiksborg Castle | Museum of National History

Frederiksborg - a unique Renaissance castle in Scandinavia. Picturesquely located in the centre of the castle lake in Hillerød lies Frederiksborg Castle, the largest in Scandinavia. This unique Renais...

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M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark

Experience award-winning architecture and sensuous exhibitions. The M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark is designed by world renowned BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group, and the museum is situated in beautiful mari...

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Mølleåen

Sebastian Himmelstrup

Get in touch with nature (not necessarily on a SUP board)

Zealand boasts a lot of diverse natural experiences and activities. The lakes and small rivers make for some perfect summer activities, but the countryside is really a bliss in different ways all year.

Roskilde Festival

Thomas Høyrup Christensen

Join Northern Europe's largest music festival

Roskilde is much more than vikings and is home to one of Europe's biggest music festival which each year draws hundreds of music lovers and party people from all over.

Turning Torso, Malmö

Thomas Høyrup Christensen

Explore another country

Right across the sound from Copenhagen, a 38 minutes train ride away you’ll find the charming Swedish city of Malmö.

Trelleborg

Daniel Rasmussen

Trelleborg Viking Fortress

One of the places where the Vikings can be experienced at close quarter, is at Trelleborg near Slagelse on Sealand, an hour's drive from Copenhagen.

ARKEN in Ishøj is one of many experiences on a day trip out of Copenhagen

Daniel Rasmussen

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Ishøj: Coast and culture right outside the city

The city of Ishøj is a 17 minutes train ride away from Copenhagen Central Station. The main attraction in the city by the southcoast, is ARKEN museum of contemporary art. But other great things are awaiting your visit if you want to explore a bit beyond the beaten track.

Daniel Rasmussen

Experience the relaxed beach vibes in Hornbæk

Whether you're into exploring the coastal nature from land or from the water, indulging in scrumptious foods or love getting cultural in far-flung museums in a unique setting, Hornbæk is the spot to do it all.

17 reasons to explore beyond the city limit

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