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 easy drive from Copenhagen making it a … [Read more...]
See the Little Mermaid Statue in 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 … [Read more...]
Visit the Design Museum of Denmark 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. 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 but international works are also on … [Read more...]
See Amalienborg Royal Palace in Copenhagen
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. … [Read more...]
Visit the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen
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...]
Visit the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum of Art and Antiquities in Copenhagen
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...]
Visit the Tivoli Gardens Fun Fair Amusement Park in Copenhagen
Tivoli Gardens amusement park with fun fair rides in the heart of Copenhagen is the most popular experience in Denmark for both children and adults. For nearly two centuries, visitors have streamed to Tivoli Gardens for fun, culture, shopping and dining. This fun fair amusement park in the heart of Copenhagen has around 30 rides, a large children’s play area, shops, … [Read more...]
Visit Frederiksborg Slot Castle near Copenhagen
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...]
Visit the Louisiana Modern Art Museum near Copenhagen
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...]
Visit the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen
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...]
See Thorvaldsen Sculptures in the Cathedral Domkirke in Copenhagen
Copenhagen’s cathedral (Vor Frue Domkirke) is famous for it 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...]
Visit Viking Ships and a Gothic Cathedral in Roskilde near Copenhagen
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...]