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...] about Visit the Rosenborg Castle with Danish Crown Jewels in Copenhagen
Sights
Enjoy Copenhagen Views from the Rundetaarn Round Tower
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...] about Enjoy Copenhagen Views from the Rundetaarn Round Tower
Visit the 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...] about Visit the Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen
Transportation to Helsingør (Elsinore) from Copenhagen
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...] about Transportation to Helsingør (Elsinore) from Copenhagen
Visit the Tivoli Gardens Fun Fair Amusement Park in Copenhagen
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...] about Visit the Tivoli Gardens Fun Fair Amusement Park in Copenhagen
Visit the Museum of Copenhagen (Local History Museum)
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...] about Visit the Museum of Copenhagen (Local History Museum)
Visit 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...] about Visit the Medical Museion Museum in Copenhagen
Visit the Arken Museum of Modern Art near Copenhagen
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...] about Visit the Arken Museum of Modern Art near Copenhagen
See Thorvaldsen Sculptures in the Cathedral Domkirke in Copenhagen
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...] about See Thorvaldsen Sculptures in the Cathedral Domkirke in Copenhagen
Visit the Danish Music Museum (Musikmuseet) 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...] about Visit the Danish Music Museum (Musikmuseet) in Copenhagen