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See the Little Mermaid Statue in Copenhagen

January 3, 2021 by Henk Bekker in Free, Free Sights, Outdoors, Sights, Top Must-See Sights

Little Mermaid Copenhagen

The Little Mermaid statue is a must-see sight in Copenhagen. Det Lille Havfrue in København is often seen as the symbol of Denmark. The statue of the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen harbor is one of the top must-see sights in Denmark. Fortunately, it is relatively easy to get here, as only once a visitor has seen this rather small statue is it obvious that not having seen her … [Read more...]

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Visit the Design Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen

April 29, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Free, Free Sights, Museums & Galleries, Sights, Top Must-See Sights

Chairs in the Danish Design Museum in Copenhagen

The Design Museum Danmark is one of the top sights to see in Copenhagen. It exhibits Danish designs from mostly the 20th and 21st centuries. (Closed for renovation until 2021.) The Danish Design Museum in Copenhagen is one of the most popular sights amongst visitors to the capital of Denmark. The emphasis in the museum is on Danish designs of the 20th and 21st centuries … [Read more...]

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Enjoy Free Organ Music Concerts in Copenhagen Churches

April 10, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Churches, Events, Experiences, Free, Free Concerts

Copenhagen Cathedral Organ Pipes

The churches of Copenhagen are often used for free concerts. Organ and classical music is the most common but not necessarily with religious themes. Free pipe organ concerts are often held in Copenhagen’s large number of historic churches. The magnificent organ of Copenhagen cathedral (Domkirke – Vor Frue Kirke) may be enjoyed most Saturdays at noon. The three organs of … [Read more...]

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Visit Frederiksborg Slot Castle near Copenhagen

April 10, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Day Trips, Museums & Galleries, Palaces, Sights, Top Must-See Sights

Frederiksborg Slot in Denmark

Frederiksborg Slot is the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia and has the Museum of National History of Denmark – a popular day-trip from Copenhagen Frederiksborg Castle is home to the vast Museum of National History (Det Nationalhistoriske Museum). The rooms of this former royal palace are filled with portraits, history paintings, furniture, and decorative art … [Read more...]

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Best Free Aerial Views of Copenhagen from Christiansborg Tower

April 10, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Free, Free Sights, Palaces, Sights

Views from the Christiansborg Palace Tower

The best aerial views of Copenhagen are reached by free elevator in the Christiansborg Palace Tower. The best aerial views of Copenhagen are for free from the Christiansborg Palace tower in the parliament complex and reached by elevator rather than stairs. Long opening hours allow visitors to enjoy views of Copenhagen’s old town, the surrounding neighborhoods, the port, … [Read more...]

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Save with the Copenhagen Card on Transportation and Sightseeing Tickets

April 10, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Sights, Transportation

Amalienborg and Marmorkirken

Visitors save with the cheap Copenhagen Card on sightseeing and tickets, especially when traveling by public transportation in Denmark. The Copenhagen Card is a typical European city visitor’s pass that includes free admission to major sights, a travel card for public transportation, and further discounts on sights, events, experiences, tours and restaurants. Active … [Read more...]

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Visit the Louisiana Modern Art Museum near Copenhagen

April 9, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Day Trips, Museums & Galleries, Top Must-See Sights

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art Sculpture Garden

The Louisiana near Copenhagen is Denmark’s most famous modern art museum. The gallery is a popular day-trip destination en route to Hamlet’s castle in Helsingør. The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark is one of the world’s most important museums of modern art. The variety of galleries here are used to display works from the museum’s large permanent collection, as … [Read more...]

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Visit the Rosenborg Castle with Danish Crown Jewels in Copenhagen

April 8, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Museums & Galleries, Palaces, Sights

Rosenborg Castle in Copenhagen in Autumn

The Renaissance Rosenborg Palace with the Danish crown jewels is one of the most popular sights to see in Copenhagen. The Rosenborg Castle is a magnificent Renaissance palace in a large park in central Copenhagen. The palace is furnished in the style of the absolute monarchs of Denmark from the 17th to 19th centuries while the Danish crown jewels and the royal treasury are … [Read more...]

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Enjoy Copenhagen Views from the Rundetaarn Round Tower

April 7, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Sights, Top Must-See Sights

Christian IV emblem

Some of the best views of Copenhagen are from the Rundetaarn observation tower in the center of the old town – a simple stroll up a spiral walkway ramp. The Rundetaarn attached to the Trinitatis Kirke in Copenhagen gives some of the finest aerial views of the city, harbor, and surrounding seas. Visitors walk up the gentle slopes of a wide spiral ramp with just a few stairs … [Read more...]

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Visit the Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen

April 5, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Churches, Free, Sights

Grundtvig's Church in Copenhagen

The expressionist Grundtvigs Kirke combining brick gothic church architecture with modern style elements is a short bus ride from central Copenhagen. The Grundtvig Memorial Church is one of the most famous churches in Copenhagen. It is a rare example of expressionist church architecture designed by Peder Vilhelm Jensen-Klint and built during the 1920s and 1930s. It … [Read more...]

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Transportation to Helsingør (Elsinore) from Copenhagen

March 20, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Day Trips, North Zealand, Top Must-See Sights

Kronborg in Helsingør

Getting to Helsingør (Elsinore) and Kronborg (Hamlet’s castle) is easy from Copenhagen by car, train, bus or on day-trip excursion tours. Helsingør is easily reached on public transportation from Copenhagen. This small town, most famous in English as Elsinore and the setting of Hamlet’s castle (Kronborg), is a fast train ride or an easy drive from Copenhagen making it a … [Read more...]

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Visit the Tivoli Gardens Fun Fair Amusement Park in Copenhagen

March 15, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Amusement Parks & Tivoli, Experiences, Top Must-See Sights

Tivoli at Night

Tivoli Gardens amusement park with funfair rides in the heart of Copenhagen is the most popular experience in Denmark to visit for both children and adults. For nearly two centuries, visitors have streamed to Tivoli Gardens for fun, culture, shopping, and dining. This funfair amusement park in the heart of Copenhagen has around 30 rides, a large children’s play area, … [Read more...]

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Visit the Museum of Copenhagen (Local History Museum)

March 13, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Museums & Galleries, Sights

Exterior of Museum of Copenhagen

The Københavns Museum is the local history museum of Copenhagen. It is a small museum but fun to visit. The Museum of Copenhagen (Københavns Museum) covers the history of the city from prehistoric times to the present. It reopened in 2020 with a modern, well-presented exhibition that is easy to follow and a good introduction to the history of the Danish capital. Modern … [Read more...]

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Visit the Medical Museion Museum in Copenhagen

March 13, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Museums & Galleries, Sights

Dry Collection in the Medical Museion Museum in Copenhagen

The Medical Museion is the medical history museum of the University in Copenhagen with interesting exhibitions on medical instruments and diseased body parts. The Medical Museion, formerly the Medical History Museum, is a relatively small museum but it has a large and diverse medical collection. Exhibits include historical instruments and medical devices, diseased body … [Read more...]

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Visit the Arken Museum of Modern Art near Copenhagen

March 9, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Day Trips, Museums & Galleries

ARKENs exhibition space 2008 Photo by Lars Skaaning

The Arken Museum of Modern Art (Moderne Kunst) is a popular excursion from Copenhagen to see contemporary art (e.g. Damien Hirst and Ai Weiwei in the permanent collection) and world-class temporary exhibitions. The Arken Museum of Modern Art (ARKEN Museum for Moderne Kunst) exhibits contemporary art by Danish, Nordic and international artists. Although established names … [Read more...]

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Visit the Thorvaldsens Museum of Sculptures in Copenhagen

March 8, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Museums & Galleries, Sights

Models in the Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen

The Thorvaldsens Museum in Copenhagen is a single-artist gallery with the sculptures and art collection of the Danish classic sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. The purpose-built Thorvaldsens Museum is a gallery to display sculptures, copies, models and sketches of all the works produced by Thorvaldsen, as well as his own collection of art, antiquities and coins. Although … [Read more...]

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See Thorvaldsen Sculptures in the Cathedral Domkirke in Copenhagen

March 6, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Churches, Free, Free Concerts, Free Sights, Sights, Top Must-See Sights

Interior of the Copenhagen Cathedral

Copenhagen’s cathedral (Vor Frue Domkirke) is famous for its Thorvaldsen sculptures of Christ and the apostles, free organ concerts, and a small museum. The neoclassical architecture of the Copenhagen Cathedral, or Church of Our Lady, is not as interesting as the Gothic churches in the vicinity but the Thorvaldsen masterpieces make this cathedral absolutely worth visiting. … [Read more...]

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Visit the Danish Music Museum (Musikmuseet) in Copenhagen

February 6, 2020 by Henk Bekker in Museums & Galleries, Sights

Danish Music Museum in Copenhagen

The small Musikmuseet, the national museum of music in Copenhagen, displays mostly musical instruments from Denmark, Europe, and the world. It is a delight to visit. The Danish Music Museum is one of the smaller national museums in Denmark but fun to visit. The emphasis is on European music with a variety of interesting instruments on display. Although the exhibitions are … [Read more...]

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Visit the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen

May 8, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Museums & Galleries, Sights, Top Must-See Sights

Room 221 in the National Gallery of Denmark

Copenhagen’s Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) is the largest gallery of Danish paintings and art in Denmark. Admission to the permanent collection is no longer free. The main focus of the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen is not surprisingly Danish and Nordic paintings from 1750 to the present. However, the Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK) also has important … [Read more...]

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Visit Viking Ships and a Gothic Cathedral in Roskilde near Copenhagen

May 3, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Churches, Day Trips, Museums & Galleries, Roskilde, Top Must-See Sights

Roskilde Viking Ships Museum

Roskilde is a popular day trip destination from Copenhagen to see historic Viking ships and the most-impressive Gothic cathedral in Denmark. The best sights in Roskilde to visit on a day trip from Copenhagen are the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage listed Roskilde Cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum. Transportation from Copenhagen to Roskilde is easy by car, train or on … [Read more...]

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See Amalienborg Royal Palace in Copenhagen

April 22, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Free, Free Sights, Outdoors, Palaces, Sights, Top Must-See Sights

Amalienborg Palace Changing Guards

Amalienborg Palace is the Copenhagen residence of the Danish royal family. The palaces and changing of the guard ceremonies are top free sights to see. Amalienborg Palace in the heart of Copenhagen is the official residence of the Danish monarch and crown prince. The palace complex is not fenced off and visitors may walk up to almost the front door of the queen’s home. The … [Read more...]

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Visit the Amalienborg Palace Museum in Copenhagen

April 22, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Free, Free Sights, Museums & Galleries, Palaces, Sights

Amalienborg Palace Museum

The museum in Amalienborg Palace is a popular sight to see in Copenhagen. It covers royal history of the Danish constitutional kings and queens. The Amalienborg Palace complex in Copenhagen is the official residence of the Danish monarch. Two of the four Amalienborg rococo palaces are open to visitors. The Amalienborg Palace Museum (Amalienborgmuseet) is in the Christian … [Read more...]

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Visit the Ordrupgaard Art Museum and Park near Copenhagen

March 15, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Museums & Galleries, Sights, Zealand

Ordrupgaard Museum

The modern Ordrupgaard Art Museum and park with Finn Juhl’s House are a popular destination to the north of Copenhagen. The main attraction is usually the major temporary art exhibitions staged in the museum’s modern wing designed by Zaha Hadid. However, the permanent collection includes one of the best selections of French impressionist paintings in Scandinavia, as well as … [Read more...]

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Visit the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen

March 8, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Museums & Galleries, Sights, Top Must-See Sights

Shields in the National Museum

The National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen is the largest collection of Danish cultural and historic items – a top must-see sight for visitors but unfortunately no longer free. The galleries of the Nationalmuseet in Copenhagen cover life in Denmark from pre-history to the present. Highlights include artifacts and objects from the bronze and iron ages, as well as items … [Read more...]

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Day Trip to the Ikea Museum in Älmhult in Sweden from Copenhagen

August 31, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Day Trips, Museums & Galleries, Sweden

The Ikea Museum in Älmhult is around two hours from Copenhagen by train or car

The Ikea Museum in Älmhult is around two hours from Copenhagen by train or car. The Ikea Hotel is a great place to stay too. The Ikea Museum is in the original Ikea furniture store in Älmhult in Southern Sweden. Älmhult may be reached on direct trains from København or Copenhagen Airport in around two hours or slightly longer when driving. Seeing the Ikea Museum en route … [Read more...]

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Visit the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum of Art and Antiquities in Copenhagen

March 21, 2017 by Henk Bekker in Museums & Galleries, Sights, Top Must-See Sights

Statues by H.W. Bissen in the Ny Carlsberg Glyptoteket

The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek has two world-class exhibitions: the largest antiquities collection in Scandinavia and a fine collection of 19th century Danish and French art. Visitors to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in the center of Copenhagen enjoy two completely diverse themes in the same museum: 19th century Danish and French art and the most important collection of ancient … [Read more...]

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AIRBNB IN COPENHAGEN

Airbnb is a fantastic choice for the best accommodation in Copenhagen and a great alternative to staying in hotels. Many Danes rent out their homes and apartments (quite legally and taxed) while on vacation, so many are available in especially summer and over the winter holidays. Try to secure one of these family homes, rather than commercial properties, for great deals and to get a look into true hygge and the typical Danish lifestyle. Airbnb also offers a range of interesting experiences when visiting Copenhagen.

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