Top attractions in Copenhagen

Tivoli Gardens is Copenhagen's famous and magical theme park, located right in the heart of the city.

Visit Copenhagen's Zoo in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen for wild and exciting experience for the whole family.

Denmark's National Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Europe. Located in Copenhagen, Den Blå Planet has sea otters and piranhas, along with sharks, turtles and rays. 

SMK is located just off of Copenhagen's Nørreport station. Here you can experience special exhibitions, the royal collections, guided tours, performances, art talks, concerts, workshops and much more.

Amalienborg Palace is home to the royal family and a museum about the Danish monarchy. Every day at 12pm, you can watch the changing of the guards.

Ten minutes north of Copenhagen, you can find the oldest amusement park in the world, Bakken. Located in the woods of the Deer Park, it is a fun day out. 

Dive in to Denmark's history with The National Museum's exhibitions from the Stone Age, the Viking Age, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Modern Danish History.

One of Copenhagen's most iconic buildings, this 17th Century tower and observatory provides rooftop views from the heart of the city and is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe.

The Experimentarium in Hellerup, Copenhagen, is a celebration of curiosity and is dedicated to playful science. It offers hours of fun for the entire family.

Founded by the brewer Carl Jacobsen, Glyptoteket is an art museum containing ancient and modern art plus a winter garden in fabulous architectural surroundings.

This fine Renaissance-era castle in central Copenhagen holds the Danish Crown Jewels and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. Built in the 1700s, it is popular today with visitors and locals alike.

Christiansborg Palace, on Slotsholmen in Copenhagen, is a former royal palace and also contains the Danish Parliament Folketinget, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of State.

Experience Hamlet’s Castle in Elsinore. One of Northern Europe’s finest Renaissance castles and UNESCO World Heritage. The castle is home for Holger the Dane and Shakespeare’s Hamlet. 

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

The Little Mermaid sits on a rock at Langelinie Pier, gazing at the world of humans. One of Copenhagen's most famous tourist attractions, it is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale.

The 10-hectare Botanical Garden is part of the Parkmuseerne museum district and offers a beautiful green space to enjoy in the center of the city. 

The Natural History Museum of Denmark, or the Geological Museum, includes fossils, gemstones and a piece of the moon and is located in Copenhagen.

A visit to Copenhagen's Planetarium is educational family entertainment. Immerse yourself in the starry sky, watch IMAX and 3D movies or explore exhibitions.

The King's Garden in Copenhagen - also called Rosenborg Garden - is a beautiful green area ideal for picnicking and sunbathing in the city center.

Strøget is probably the most famous shopping area in Copenhagen. With high street stores, cafés and tourist attractions along it, there's plenty to see.

The city’s most impressive church, with fabulous views over the city from the top, the Marble Church – also known as Frederik's Church – is near Amalienborg Palace in central Copenhagen.