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Overview

Copenhagen is the epitome of Scandi cool. Modernist lamps light New Nordic tables, bridges buzz with cycling commuters and locals dive into pristine waterways.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

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    Christiansborg Slot

    Copenhagen

    Christiansborg Slot is home to Folketinget (the Danish parliament), the Prime Minister's office and the Supreme Court. Visitor highlights include the…

  • Tivoli Gardens.

    Tivoli Gardens

    Copenhagen

    Dating from 1843, tasteful Tivoli wins fans with its dreamy whirl of amusement rides, twinkling pavilions, carnival games and open-air stage shows…

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    Christiania

    Copenhagen

    Escape the capitalist crunch and head to Freetown Christiania, a hash-scented commune straddling the eastern side of Christianshavn. Since its…

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    Rosenborg Slot

    Copenhagen

    A 'once upon a time' combo of turrets, gables and moat, the early-17th-century Rosenborg Slot was built in Dutch Renaissance style between 1606 and 1633…

  • Exterior of Nationalmuseet, Ny Vestergade 10.

    Nationalmuseet

    Copenhagen

    For a crash course in Danish history and culture, spend an afternoon at Denmark's National Museum. It has first claim on virtually every antiquity…

  • Black Diamond side of Det Kongelige Bibliotek.

    Det Kongelige Bibliotek

    Copenhagen

    Scandinavia's largest library consists of two very distinct parts: the original 19th-century red-brick building and the head-turning 'Black Diamond'…

  • Statue inside Statens Museum for Kunst.

    Statens Museum for Kunst

    Copenhagen

    Denmark's National Gallery straddles two contrasting, interconnected buildings: a late-19th-century 'palazzo' and a sharply minimalist extension. The…

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    Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

    Copenhagen

    Fin de siècle architecture meets with an eclectic mix of art at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. The collection is divided into two parts: Northern Europe's…

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Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

Best Things to Do

Make the most of your visit to Copenhagen with activities that explore its cool design aesthetic, colorful waterfront, and many canals and neighborhoods.

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Best Time to Visit

Effortlessly cool Copenhagen flaunts museums, cosmopolitan cafes and centuries worth of sights that'll never leave you short of things to do in any season.

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Things to Know

A Copenhagen native tips off visitors with advice on getting around the city, understanding local customs and more when visiting Denmark's capital.

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Transportation

You can choose from a variety of sustainable public transport options when visiting Copenhagen.

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Free Things to Do

The Danish capital can eat through your budget quickly with so many great things to do. Save some krone with these 20 free experiences in Copenhagen.

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Best Neighborhoods

Copenhagen's lively neighborhoods have made the Danish capital a wildly popular destination to visit. Here's a guide to what to find in which part of town.

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Day Trips

Learn about Denmark's history of kings and Vikings, explore its lovely landscapes, and discover a world apart from its cosmopolitan capital.

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Money and Costs

It’s possible to savor the restaurant, bars, neighborhoods and attractions of the expensive Danish capital on a budget. Here’s how.

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5 Shops

Discover the essence of Copenhagen’s coolness at these five independent shops.

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Spending Diaries

Learn what our writer spent on a weekend in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of our A Total Trip series.

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