Things to Do

Things to Do in Copenhagen

There are 70 attractions in Copenhagen. The Little Mermaid (statue), bronze statue inspired by hans christian andersen fairy tale, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
The Little Mermaid (statue)
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The Little Mermaid (statue)
Bronze statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale
Monument
Nyhavn
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Nyhavn
Colorful waterfront canal lined with historic townhouses
Area
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Kronborg
Renaissance castle famed as Shakespeare's Hamlet setting
Castle
Tivoli Gardens
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Tivoli Gardens
Historic amusement park and pleasure gardens in Copenhagen
Amusement Park
Rosenborg Castle
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Rosenborg Castle
Copenhagen castle displaying Danish crown jewels and history
Palace
Christiansborg Palace
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Christiansborg Palace
Seat of Denmark's parliament and national government
Palace
Amalienborg
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Amalienborg
Royal palace complex; Danish monarch's official residence
Palace
Rundetaarn
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Rundetaarn
17th-century observatory tower with interior spiral ramp
Museum
Frederiksborg Castle
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Frederiksborg Castle
Large Renaissance castle housing Denmark's Museum of National History
Castle
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Seaside modern art museum with sculpture park
Museum
Jægersborg Dyrehave
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Jægersborg Dyrehave
Royal deer park north of Copenhagen with ancient oaks
Park
National Museum of Denmark
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National Museum of Denmark
Copenhagen national museum covering Danish cultural history
Museum
National Aquarium Denmark
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National Aquarium Denmark
Copenhagen aquarium housing Nordic marine species and exhibits
Zoo
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Art museum in Copenhagen holding ancient and modern sculptures
Museum
Grundtvig's Church
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Grundtvig's Church
Expressionist church in Copenhagen with monumental pipe-organ facade
Church
Arken Museum of Modern Art
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Arken Museum of Modern Art
Contemporary art museum on Copenhagen harbour island
Museum
National Gallery of Denmark
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National Gallery of Denmark
Denmark's national gallery housing Danish and international art
Museum
Designmuseum Denmark
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Designmuseum Denmark
National design museum exhibiting Danish decorative arts
Museum
Hirschsprung Collection
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Hirschsprung Collection
Museum of 19th-century Danish paintings and sculpture
Museum
Parken Stadium
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Parken Stadium
Copenhagen national stadium hosting football matches
Stadium
Amager
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Amager
Island near Copenhagen hosting airport and urban districts
Island
Stevns Klint
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Stevns Klint
Cliff coastline exposing geological K–Pg boundary and fossils
Cliff
Copenhagen Opera House
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Copenhagen Opera House
Modern waterfront opera house in Copenhagen
Theater
Saltholm
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Saltholm
Flat Danish island in Øresund noted for birdlife
Island
Frederik's Church
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Frederik's Church
Copenhagen marble-domed Lutheran church near Amalienborg Palace
Church
Charlottenlund Palace
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Charlottenlund Palace
Historic Danish royal palace with surrounding parkland
Palace
Thorvaldsen Museum
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Thorvaldsen Museum
Museum housing Bertel Thorvaldsen's neoclassical sculptures
Museum
Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen
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Church of Our Saviour, Copenhagen
Baroque church with iconic external spiral tower
Church
Church of Our Lady
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Church of Our Lady
Copenhagen cathedral with neoclassical architecture
Religious Site
Copenhagen Zoo
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Copenhagen Zoo
Large Copenhagen zoo with historical animal collections
Zoo
Fredensborg Palace
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Fredensborg Palace
Royal residence with formal gardens near Copenhagen.
Castle
Frederiksberg Palace
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Frederiksberg Palace
Historic royal residence adjacent to Frederiksberg Gardens
Palace
Lake Esrum
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Lake Esrum
Denmark's large North Zealand lake and recreation area
Lake
Kastellet
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Kastellet
Star-shaped 17th-century fortress and Copenhagen green space
Archaeological Site
Copenhagen Castle
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Copenhagen Castle
Former medieval royal castle on Copenhagen's Slotsholmen
Castle
Furesø (lake)
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Furesø (lake)
Deep suburban lake north of Copenhagen
Lake
Kongens Nytorv
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Kongens Nytorv
Historic Copenhagen public square near Nyhavn
Plaza
Gefion Fountain
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Gefion Fountain
Copenhagen fountain featuring the Norse goddess Gefion
Monument
St. Ansgar's Cathedral
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St. Ansgar's Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Copenhagen, episcopal seat
Religious Site
Bernstorff Palace
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Bernstorff Palace
18th-century Danish palace with landscaped English gardens
Castle
City Hall Square, Copenhagen
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City Hall Square, Copenhagen
Central Copenhagen square in front of City Hall
Plaza
Holmen Church
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Holmen Church
Naval church in Copenhagen associated with Danish monarchy
Religious Site
Koncerthuset
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Koncerthuset
Modern concert hall in Copenhagen hosting classical performances
Theater
Charlottenborg Palace
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Charlottenborg Palace
Historic royal palace in Copenhagen housing art exhibitions
Palace
Great Synagogue (Copenhagen)
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Great Synagogue (Copenhagen)
Historic synagogue and cultural landmark in Copenhagen
Synagogue
Ordrupgaard
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Ordrupgaard
Historic Danish manor housing Impressionist and Nordic art
Museum
Sorgenfri Palace
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Sorgenfri Palace
Royal residence near Copenhagen, surrounded by gardens
Palace
Imam Ali Mosque (Copenhagen)
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Imam Ali Mosque (Copenhagen)
Shia mosque serving Copenhagen's Iranian community
Mosque
The Lakes, Copenhagen
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The Lakes, Copenhagen
Series of central Copenhagen urban lakes and promenades
Monastery
Trinitatis Church
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Trinitatis Church
Baroque Copenhagen church attached to university library
Church
Hamad Bin Khalifa Civilisation Center
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Hamad Bin Khalifa Civilisation Center
Cultural centre hosting exhibitions on global civilisations
Mosque
Lake Bagsværd
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Lake Bagsværd
Suburban Copenhagen lake used for rowing and recreation
Lake
St. Peter's Church, Copenhagen
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St. Peter's Church, Copenhagen
Historic Copenhagen church with towering spire and views
Church
Vallø Castle
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Vallø Castle
Historic Danish manor house and former royal residence
Castle
Caritas Well
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Caritas Well
Baroque fountain and city landmark in Copenhagen
Monument
Kongernes Nordsjælland
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Kongernes Nordsjælland
Royal hunting grounds and cultural landscape north of Copenhagen
National Park
Refshaleøen, Copenhagen
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Refshaleøen, Copenhagen
Industrial island in Copenhagen redeveloped for events
Island
Flakfortet
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Flakfortet
Sea fort near Copenhagen, historic coastal fortress
Island
Frederiksberg Gardens
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Frederiksberg Gardens
Historic landscaped park in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen
Park
Gurre Castle
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Gurre Castle
Ruined medieval castle near Gurre Lake, Zealand
Ruins
Buresø
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Buresø
Scenic lake north of Copenhagen popular for walking
Lake
Farum Lake
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Farum Lake
Lake near Farum in Denmark's Capital Region
Lake
Sjælsø
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Sjælsø
Large lake north of Copenhagen, recreational area
Lake
Æbelholt Abbey
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Æbelholt Abbey
Medieval Danish monastery ruins with historic remains
Ruins
Lergravsparken
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Lergravsparken
Public park in Copenhagen with recreational spaces
Park
Aksel Møllers Have
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Aksel Møllers Have
Urban square and small park in Copenhagen
Park
Lindevangsparken
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Lindevangsparken
City park in Copenhagen offering lawns and playgrounds
Park
Søndermarken
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Søndermarken
Historic Frederiksberg park with open lawns and monuments
Park
Kastrupgård Collection
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Kastrupgård Collection
Art museum in Copenhagen housing modern Danish artworks
Museum
The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand
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The par force hunting landscape in North Zealand
Planned 18th-century deer hunting landscape with geometric roads
Historical Site