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What to see and do in the city centre

The list of cultural and fun experiences in the city centre is endless. So we picked some highlights for you – Big, small, well-known, unique and the classics.

Photo: Martin Heiberg

At the end of the day, when you have cruised through the canals, visited a museum or two and maybe seen the grand royal reception halls at Christiansborg Palace, you can find inspiration for your dinner in our restaurant guide to the city centre.

Marmorkirken
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The Marble Church

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.

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Designmuseum Danmark | Rasmus Hjortshøj
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Visit a museum (or more)

Copenhagen's museums and top attractions point in very different directions and are all within walking distance. This guide will help you get exactly the kind of cultural fix that matches your interests.

Tivoli
Photo: Tobias Foelsgaard

Tivoli Gardens

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

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Torvehallerne
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Torvehallerne

Step into a world of quality produce and delicious meals at the Copenhagen food market Torvehallerne. 

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The Botanical Garden
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The Botanical Garden

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. 

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Copenhagen's Rosenborg Castle in winter
Photo: Thomas Høyrup Christensen

Enjoy the many gardens and parks

Gardens and parks are scattered all over Copenhagen, and you are never far from a green oasis. These are the perfect spots to relax, sunbathe, go for a stroll - sun or snow.

DAC
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Danish Architecture Center

The Danish Architecture Center (DAC) hosts exhibitions on city development and architectural wonders and also provides lectures, talks, city walks and more on those subjects. DAC is located at BLOX.

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Skuespilhuset
Photo: David Borland

The Royal Danish Playhouse

The Playhouse in Copenhagen is the national centre of dramatic art, tailored in every detail for top-level theatre productions.

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Rundetårn
Photo: Marc Skafte-Vaabengaard

The Round Tower

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.

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The Hirschsprung Collection
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The Hirschsprung Collection

The Hirschsprung Collection is an art gallery in Østerbro, Copenhagen showcasing some of the most outstanding pieces of art from the Danish Golden Age.

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Museum of Copenhagen
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Museum of Copenhagen

What kind of city is Copenhagen, and who are the Copenhageners? Find out by taking a visit to the Museum of Copenhagen, located in a beautiful, historical building right behind City Hall.

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