Things to do with your family beyond Copenhagen
Just outside Copenhagen, you'll find a wealth of family-friendly experiences that both children and adults will love.
Grab your family by the arm and head out to the beautiful Danish countryside or immerse yourself in art and culture for both young and old.
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.
Furesøbadet
One of Denmark's best bathing spots can be found in Værløse at Furesøen. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures on land and at sea.
Oddies
At Oddies on Rungsted Strand you can enjoy coffee, beer, wine and hygge with your toes in the sand.
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.
Street Food Market in Elsinore - Værftets Madmarked
Street food in maritime surroundings at Kulturhavn Kronborg. The Shipyard Food Market is a gathering place for the whole family where you can eat, play petanque, etc.
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.