Welcome to South of Copenhagen
Just south of Copenhagen, you’ll find a mix of bold architecture, contemporary art at ARKEN, and vast nature with beaches, meadows, and forests. Explore hidden wooden giants, great places to eat, enjoy family-friendly beaches, and dive into adventures that blend culture, play, and imagination.
Where art and imagination comes together
South of Copenhagen, the art scene comes alive at ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art, where bold exhibitions spark curiosity, and at the Circus Museum, where visitors can step into the world of acrobats, clowns, and tightrope walkers. Together, they celebrate creativity, imagination, and the joy of performance.
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.
The Circus Museum in Hvidovre invites visitors into the fascinating world of circus history, performance, and imagination. Through a unique combination of rare artifacts and hands-on experiences, the museum brings to life both the artistry and the atmosphere of the circus.
Hunt for the Forgotten Giants
In Copenhagen south lies several of ‘The Forgotten Giants’ – giant wooden sculptures created by artist Thomas Dambo. They are scattered throughout the countryside like an adventurous treasure hunt, where you can explore and find them one by one.
Hunting for Giants
Getting around
Getting around outside Copenhagen is smooth and convenient thanks to frequent trains, buses, and well-connected cycling paths. You can even bring your bike on the S-train, making it effortless to combine longer distances with scenic rides. With such seamless connections, exploring the area feels both easy and flexible without needing a car.
Five great places you need to know about
Lakrids By Bülow Factory Experience
Discover Lakrids by Bülow Factory Experience – a sensory tour of liquorice production with tastings and insights into craftsmanship and quality.
Beachcafé Ka'nalu
Ka'nalu in Ishøj is a gathering place by the water with a café, cakes, drinks, events and paddleboards – a place where nature, culture and cosiness meet.
Ishøj Marina
Ishøj Marina offers a modern harbour environment, restaurants, beaches and culture close to Copenhagen – a perfect destination for sailors and tourists alike.
Middelalderlandsbyen
Visit the "living museum" in Brøndby and experience the medieval village as if we were still in the year 1350.
Copenhagen Golf Center
Play golf and sharpen your game close to Copenhagen at Copenhagen Golf Center.
Discover more beyond Copenhagen
Not that it is difficult to convince anyone to discover what lies beyond Copenhagen - but we would still like to offer some suggestions!
The 800-year-old market town exudes a unique maritime cultural history that you will not come across anywhere else. If you let go, you have the opportunity to step into a piece of Danish history, strolling through the old cobbled streets and feeling the breath of history from the market town of the past.