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, sea, and on a good day even Malmö in Sweden. The upscale Tårnet restaurant in the tower serves modern Danish … [Read more...]
Visit the Ordrupgaard Art Museum and Park near Copenhagen
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...]
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...]
Visit Lund in Sweden on a Day Trip from Copenhagen
The romantic university town Lund in Sweden is an easy and interesting day-trip destination from Copenhagen Airport or Malmö. Lund is the best day-trip destination in Sweden from Copenhagen. This picturesque small town is one of the oldest cities in Sweden and is famous for its large university, impressive Romanesque cathedral, the Kulturen open-air museum, a variety of … [Read more...]
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...]