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Our favourite affordable things to do

This guide includes some of our affordable favourites. Remember that a Copenhagen Card gives you free admission to more than 80 museums and attractions, as well as free public transportation.

Photo: Martin Heiberg
CopenHill
Photo: Daniel Rasmussen

CopenHill

Copenhill is Copenhagens artificial mountaintop, with skiing and climbing facilities.

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Havnebus
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Harbour buses

The harbour buses are part of Copenhagen's public transport system and an alternative way to see the city from the water. 

Netto-boats
Photo: Ty Stange

The Netto Boats

See Copenhagen from the waterfront with Netto Boats, and enjoy the scenery while your guide introduces you to the sights with a multilingual guided tour.

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Absalon
Photo: Giuseppe Liverino

Absalon

Absalon is a creative space for the whole community in the heart of Copenhagen. Expect classes, workouts, community dining every night, a huge dash of colour and a warm welcome.

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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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Huset-KBH
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Huset-KBH

Visit Huset-KBH, where you'll find both theatre, music and other activities. 

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Church of Our Saviour
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Church of Our Saviour

Our Saviour's is one of Denmark's most famous churches. Ever since the serpentine spire was inaugurated in 1752, is has been a popular passtime to climb the 400 steps to the top. 

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Thorvaldsens Museum
Photo: Thorvaldsens Museum© Jørn Larsen - Spejlbassinet

Thorvaldsens Museum

Vivid colours and grand architectural design characterise the museum,  which houses the works of the world-famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsenhouses the works of the world-famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen.

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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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Medical Museion
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Medical Museion

The Medical Museion, former Medical History Museum is located in the former Royal Academy of Surgeons from 1787 and presents a variety of topics from the history of medicine: epidemics, x-ray, surgery, psychiatry etc.

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Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art
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Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art

Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art is a modern art gallery in Copenhagen and one of the oldest contemporary art venues in Denmark. 

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