Highlights beyond Copenhagen
Just a few kilometres from the city limits of Copenhagen, beautiful, exciting and cultural experiences await you. The danish countryside is full of hidden gems for you, friends and family to explore.
Find inspiration for your trip in this list of highlights from Beyond Copenhagen. There's something for everyone, whether you're more drawn to culture or nature.
Karen Blixen Museum, Rungstedlund
Experimentarium
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.
Ordrupgaard Museum
Ordrupgaard is an art museum located north of Copenhagen in Charlottenlund. The museum has a significant collection of Danish and French artworks from the 19th and 20th centuries. At Ordrupgaard, art, architecture, and design flow together to a combined experience.
Bakken
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.
The Open Air Museum
The Open Air Museum, Frilandsmuseet, in Copenhagen, is one of the oldest and largest open air museums in the world.
The Deer Park
A short trip north from Copenhagen will take you to Dyrehaven, a wonderful woodland that seems far from city lights and traffic noise.
ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art
At ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art in Ishøj, south of Copenhagen, you can experience art in scenic surroundings.
Dragør Old Town
Gazebos, “peekaboo castles” and other wonderful historical details - Dragør Old Town is ideal for a Sunday stroll through the well-preserved alleys.
Kastrup Sea Bath
The Kastrup Sea Baths, situated off-shore in the Øresund Sound, has great views of the Saltholm Island and Sweden.
Kronborg Castle - UNESCO World Heritage
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.
M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark
Award-winning architecture and interactive exhibitions combine at the M/S Maritime Museum of Denmark, set in a former dry dock in Elsinore, Denmark.
Hornbæk beach
Hornbæk Beach is a long, white sandy beach with good water quality, protective dunes and safe bathing conditions for both children and adults.
