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Copenhagen

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Copenhagen's compact centre sits around Indre By, with the harbour separating it from Christianshavn and Amager. Frederiksberg lies west as a separate municipality inside the urban fabric, while Norrebro and Osterbro extend north of the centre. Major visitor areas are connected by metro, trains, buses and cycle routes, and most central clusters remain practical to explore on foot.

Practical information
Language spoken
Danish
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+45
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Danish krone (DKK)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C, E, F and K · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Safe from the mains
Public drinking water is monitored by Danish authorities

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
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Getting around
Walking, cycling, metro, train and bus
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Top things to see

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Historic monuments 263 Museums 0 Places of worship 188 Nature sites 243 Viewpoints 16 Food and drink 52 Markets and shopping 39 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 446 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 1247 1 to 2 hours 797 Half a day or more 3

Interests

History 410 Art 608 Museums 432 Nature 245 Sea and beach 230 Viewpoints 15
  1. Nyhavn
    01 1 hour

    Nyhavn

    Nyhavn is a canal cut inland from Copenhagen's harbour with a quay down each side, addressed as Nyhavn 1-71, 1051 København K.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  2. The Little Mermaid
    02 20 min

    The Little Mermaid

    Den lille Havfrue is a bronze figure of a mermaid half-turned into a woman, set on a granite boulder in the water at the edge of the Langelinie promenade.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  3. Christiansborg Palace
    03 45 min

    Christiansborg Palace

    Christiansborg Palace, locally known as Christiansborg Slot, stands on Slotsholmen island in central Copenhagen.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  4. Rundetaarn
    04 1 hour

    Rundetaarn

    Rundetaarn, the Round Tower, is a seventeenth-century observatory tower on Købmagergade in the medieval core of Copenhagen, and the thing that makes it unusual is that it has no staircase for most of its height.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  5. Freetown Christiania
    05 45 min

    Freetown Christiania

    Freetown Christiania is an autonomous district in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 1971 when squatters occupied former military barracks. The area operates under collective self-governance and has developed a distinctive countercultural identity.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  6. Church of Our Saviour
    06 45 min

    Church of Our Saviour

    The Church of Our Saviour, known locally as Vor Frelsers Kirke, stands as a prominent baroque church in Copenhagen. Its most distinctive feature is an external corkscrew spire with an external winding staircase that visitors can climb.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  7. Royal Danish Theatre
    07 1 hour

    Royal Danish Theatre

    The Royal Danish Theatre, known locally as Det Kongelige Teater, stands as Denmark's national theatre and a prominent performing arts institution in Copenhagen. Founded in 1748, it serves as the country's principal venue for opera, ballet, and spoken drama.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  8. Amager Strandpark
    08 1 hour

    Amager Strandpark

    Amager Strandpark is a coastal park and beach area on the island of Amager in Copenhagen, Denmark. The park features an artificial lagoon and sandy beach, created as part of a major land reclamation project.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  9. Kastellet
    09 45 min

    Kastellet

    Kastellet is one of the best-preserved star fortresses in Northern Europe, located in Copenhagen near the Langelinie promenade.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  10. Grundtvig's Church
    10 30 min

    Grundtvig's Church

    Grundtvig's Church, known locally as Grundtvigs Kirke, stands as a prominent landmark in Copenhagen. This distinctive building is celebrated for its striking architectural design that merges traditional Danish church aesthetics with expressionist elements.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  11. Copenhagen Zoo Tower
    11 20 min

    Copenhagen Zoo Tower

    Copenhagen Zoo Tower, known locally as Zootårnet, is an observation tower situated within Copenhagen Zoo in Frederiksberg.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
  12. Holmen Church
    12 45 min

    Holmen Church

    Holmens Kirke is a historic church located in central Copenhagen, Denmark. The church occupies a prominent position in the Holmen district, an area with strong naval and maritime associations.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  13. Copenhagen Opera House
    13 1 hour

    Copenhagen Opera House

    The Copenhagen Opera House, known locally as Operaen, is a prominent performing arts venue situated on Holmen island in central Copenhagen. It stands as one of Denmark's most significant cultural institutions, dedicated to opera and ballet performances.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  14. Frederiksberg Park
    14 1 hour

    Frederiksberg Park

    Frederiksberg Have is a historic landscape garden in Frederiksberg, an independent municipality enclosed by Copenhagen. The park was originally laid out in the early 18th century as a Baroque garden for Frederiksberg Palace.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  15. Børsen
    15 45 min

    Børsen

    Børsen is a historic former stock exchange building in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Constructed in the Dutch Renaissance style during the 17th century, it served as Denmark's central commercial hub for centuries.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  16. Citadel Church
    16 30 min

    Citadel Church

    Kastelskirken, known in English as Citadel Church, stands within Kastellet, one of Europe's best-preserved star fortresses. This octagonal church serves the military garrison and the public.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  17. Copenhagen University Library
    17 45 min

    Copenhagen University Library

    Copenhagen University Library on Fiolstræde is the main library facility serving the University of Copenhagen. The building stands in the historic Latin Quarter of central Copenhagen, an area long associated with academic life in Denmark.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  18. Pantomimeteatret
    18 1 hour

    Pantomimeteatret

    Pantomimeteatret is a historic theatre located in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen's famous amusement park. Established in the nineteenth century, this distinctive venue specialises in traditional Italian commedia dell'arte performances, particularly the Harlequin and Columbine pantomime tradition.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  19. Rosenborg Castle Gardens
    19 1 hour

    Rosenborg Castle Gardens

    Rosenborg Castle Gardens, known locally as Kongens Have, is a historic public park in central Copenhagen. Established in the early 17th century as the private gardens of King Christian IV's Rosenborg Castle, it represents the oldest royal garden in Denmark.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  20. Frederiksberg Palace
    20 45 min

    Frederiksberg Palace

    Frederiksberg Palace is a Baroque residence situated in Frederiksberg, adjacent to Copenhagen. Constructed in the early eighteenth century, it served as a royal summer palace and remains an emblem of Danish architectural heritage.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  21. Trinitatis Church
    21 30 min

    Trinitatis Church

    Trinitatis Church, known locally as Trinitatis Kirke, stands as a historic place of worship in Copenhagen. The church forms part of a distinctive complex that includes the Round Tower, creating a notable architectural ensemble in the city centre.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  22. North Atlantic House
    22 45 min

    North Atlantic House

    North Atlantic House, known locally as Nordatlantens Brygge, is a cultural centre on Copenhagen's harbourfront. The building occupies a converted warehouse in the Christianshavn district, part of the revitalised harbour area.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  23. Koncerthuset
    23 1 hour

    Koncerthuset

    DR Koncerthuset is Copenhagen's premier concert hall, serving as the home of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. Designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, the building opened in 2009 as part of the Ørestad development.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  24. Fælledparken
    24 1 hour

    Fælledparken

    Fælledparken is a major public park in Copenhagen, Denmark. It ranks among the largest urban green spaces in the city and serves as a significant recreational area for residents and visitors.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  25. University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden
    25 45 min

    University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden

    The University of Copenhagen Botanical Garden, known locally as Botanisk Have, is a botanical garden and research facility affiliated with the University of Copenhagen. Established in 1874, it occupies a central location in the city.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  26. Christian's Church
    26 30 min

    Christian's Church

    Christians Kirke, locally known as Christians Kirke, is a historic church building in Copenhagen. The structure stands as a notable architectural landmark within the Danish capital.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  27. Trekroner Fort
    27 45 min

    Trekroner Fort

    Trekroner is a sea fort located at the entrance to Copenhagen harbour. The fortification sits on an artificial island near the northern tip of Refshaleøen.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  28. Det Ny Theater
    28 1 hour

    Det Ny Theater

    Det Ny Teater is a historic theatre located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Its local name, Det Ny Teater, reflects its Danish cultural identity. The venue functions as a performing arts institution within the city's cultural landscape.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  29. Ørstedsparken
    29 1 hour

    Ørstedsparken

    Ørstedsparken is a public park in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Named after the physicist Hans Christian Ørsted, it occupies a green space in the city centre near Nørreport Station.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  30. Frederik's Church
    30 45 min

    Frederik's Church

    Frederik's Church, known locally as Marmorkirken, stands as one of Copenhagen's most distinctive landmarks. The church features an imposing green copper dome that dominates the city skyline.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  31. St. Ansgar's Cathedral
    31 30 min

    St. Ansgar's Cathedral

    St. Ansgar's Cathedral, known locally as Sankt Ansgars Kirke, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Copenhagen. It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Copenhagen and holds significant religious importance for the Catholic community in Denmark.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
  32. Strøget
    32 45 min

    Strøget

    Strøget is Copenhagen's principal pedestrian shopping street, one of the longest of its kind in Europe. The street stretches through the historic city centre, connecting City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  33. Brumleby
    33 45 min

    Brumleby

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  34. Circus Building
    34 1 hour

    Circus Building

    The Circus Building, known locally as Cirkusbygningen, is a historic performance venue in Copenhagen. Constructed in the late 19th century, it was originally built to host circus performances and equestrian shows.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  37. Østre Anlæg
    37 1 hour

    Østre Anlæg

    Østre Anlæg is a public park in Copenhagen, Denmark, forming part of the city's historic fortification ring. The green space lies adjacent to the Statens Museum for Kunst and connects to other parkland along the former ramparts.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  38. Church of Our Lady
    38 45 min

    Church of Our Lady

    Vor Frue Kirke, known in English as the Church of Our Lady, stands as Copenhagen's cathedral and serves as the National Cathedral of Denmark.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  40. Church of the Free Port
    40 30 min

    Church of the Free Port

    The Church of the Free Port, known locally as Frihavnskirken, is a place of worship in Copenhagen. It serves the Free Port district, an area historically associated with maritime commerce and industrial activity.

    • High
    • Place of worship
  41. Kongens Nytorv
    41 45 min

    Kongens Nytorv

    Kongens Nytorv is Copenhagen's largest public square, situated at the heart of the Danish capital.

    • High
    • Historic monument
  45. Mogens Dahl Concert Hall
    45 1 hour

    Mogens Dahl Concert Hall

    Mogens Dahl Concert Hall is a dedicated concert venue in Copenhagen, known locally as Mogens Dahl Koncertsal. The hall serves as a performance space for classical and chamber music, positioned within the city's cultural infrastructure.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
  48. Utterslev Mose
    48 1 hour

    Utterslev Mose

    Utterslev Mose is a large wetland and nature area located in the northern part of Copenhagen, Denmark. It represents one of the significant green spaces within the urban environment of the Danish capital.

    • High
    • Nature site

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How the city is laid out

Indre By contains the historic centre, main shopping streets, palace district and inner harbour. Christianshavn sits across the water, Vesterbro lies west of Central Station, and Norrebro and Osterbro extend north. Frederiksberg forms a green western district with its own centre. The harbour is both a boundary and a transport corridor, so combine waterfront sights by side before crossing repeatedly.

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Getting around

Walk or cycle for short central journeys and use metro, trains and buses for longer trips. Visit Copenhagen states that the metro operates throughout the day and night and connects the centre with major neighbourhoods and the airport. Harbour buses are part of public transport and serve waterfront journeys. Buy the correct ticket before boarding and use the journey planner for zone-dependent trips.

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Common questions

How many days should I spend in Copenhagen?

A fixed duration is not recorded. Plan by cluster: Indre By, Christianshavn and the harbour, then Vesterbro, Norrebro, Osterbro or Frederiksberg according to interest.

Can I walk around central Copenhagen?

Yes. Indre By and the inner harbour are compact enough for walking. Cycling and public transport are useful when moving between outer neighbourhoods or across the wider city.

Does Copenhagen have an all-night metro?

Yes. Visit Copenhagen states that the metro operates throughout the day and night, connecting the centre with major neighbourhoods and Copenhagen Airport.

Are harbour buses part of public transport?

Yes. Harbour buses use the public transport system and provide a practical waterfront connection as well as a view of the city from the water.

How do I reach central Copenhagen from the airport?

Metro and regional trains both connect the airport with the city. The better choice depends on the destination neighbourhood, so check the official journey planner before departure.

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Copenhagen