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...] about See the Little Mermaid Statue in Copenhagen
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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...] about Visit Lund in Sweden on a Day Trip from Copenhagen
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. (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...] about Visit the Design Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen
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...] about Visit Frederiksborg Slot Castle near Copenhagen
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...] about Visit the Louisiana Modern Art Museum near Copenhagen
Visit the Rosenborg Castle with Danish Crown Jewels in Copenhagen
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
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
Enjoy the Copenhagen Jazz Festival with Free Music Shows
The Copenhagen Jazz Festival is held annually in early July with free admission to many of the around 1300 live music shows and events. Jazz music remains hugely popular in Denmark, and Scandinavia in general, which explains the popularity of the Copenhagen Jazz Festival held each year during the first half of July. Around 1,300 concerts are staged in 130 different venues … [Read more...] about Enjoy the Copenhagen Jazz Festival with Free Music Shows
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...] about Visit the National Gallery of Denmark in Copenhagen
See Viking Ships and Visit 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...] about See Viking Ships and Visit a Gothic Cathedral in Roskilde near Copenhagen