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...] about See Viking Ships and Visit a Gothic Cathedral in Roskilde near Copenhagen
Top Must-See Sights
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. The … [Read more...] about See Amalienborg Royal Palace in Copenhagen
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...] about Visit the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen
Visit the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum of Art and Antiquities in Copenhagen
Visit the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art museum in Copenhagen to see the largest antiquities collection in Scandinavia and a fine exhibition of 19th century Danish and French paintings and sculptures. 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 … [Read more...] about Visit the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum of Art and Antiquities in Copenhagen