All year round, you can get up close to animals from around the world at Copenhagen Zoo.At Copenhagen Zoo, you can meet more than 4,000 fascinating animals and travel between continents in just one day. Get familiar with the iconic giant pandas, experience unforgettable close encounters with polar bears and see the world from a giraffe’s perspective at the savannah.Explore over 8,000 m² of indoor experiences — equivalent to two football fields filled with animal experiences, so you can stay dry no matter the weather. Stay dry with the polar bears in the Arctic Ring, warm up in the Tropical House with sloths and colourful butterflies, or be fascinated by creepy crawlies in the Zoolab. The Zoo also offers plenty of activities for the whole family. Learn about the work of Zookeepers and help care for horses and feed llamas in the Children's Zoo.Young animal enthusiasts can also help protect wildlife and become Nature Heroes in the Zoo Mission, where fun tasks await throughout the Zoo. Pick up a free activity booklet at the entrance and collect stamps to exchange for cool iron-on patches for your clothes. And best of all — every visit helps protect endangered species around the world, no matter the weather.Discover lots of animal facts and enjoy a meal from the grand selection of food stalls.Please visit the Zoo's website to learn about feeding times, new animal babies and the daily programme.At Copenhagen Zoo, you can skip the line and go directly to the scanner with your Copenhagen Card.  Architecture At Copenhagen Zoo The animals aren't the only thing to marvel at in the Zoo. The Zoo is also home to some architectural delights, not least the panda habitat designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, and the elephant house, designed by Norman Foster. Architecture fans might also enjoy looking at the Hippopotamus House, which opened in 2007 with walls patterned like a hippo's skin, and the Arctic Ring, which allows you to see the polar bears swimming under water. Restaurants In Copenhagen ZooAround the Zoo, there are snack stalls, restaurants and cafés, where you can buy food, hot and cold drinks, and ice cream. A World To Explore AwaitsThe Copenhagen Zoo is filled with explorations every day 365 days a year. However, please be aware that opening hours may change frequently - we recommend checking the Zoo's website before going. 

Copenhagen Amber Museum is one of the most recognized amber museums in the world. The museum is located in Kanneworff’s House in Nyhavn, one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings, which dates back to 1606. The museum takes you on a fascinating journey through the natural and cultural history of amber and holds an impressive collection of raw amber stones, exclusive amber jewellery and unique amber artefacts. Some stones contain plants and insects that were trapped in the resin millions of years ago, and thus amber is also a unique window to a bygone world. Learn how amber was formed 30-50 million years ago and how it ended up on the coasts of Denmark. Get a glimpse of life in the ancient Scandinavian forests by exploring the large collection of preserved plants and insects that were trapped in the resin millions of years ago. Dig into the fascinating story of how our Scandinavian ancestors distributed amber as a unique and beautiful natural material to the rest of Europe, and see the museum’s rare collection of amber antiques and artefacts.

Explore the world of nature in the heart of CopenhagenStep into the beautiful mineral halls, touch a huge meteorite from outer space and explore the natural world in the changing exhibitions. An annual highlight at the museum is the famous exhibition Wildlife Photographer of the Year, featuring the 100 best nature and wildlife photos worldwide. Experience the beauty and fragility of nature in an exhibition that delights millions of people every year. See more about the exhibition at wpy.dk. Recharge in the café with a view of the Botanical Garden, where you can explore the museum's collection of rare plants and see the iconic Palm House. Opening hoursPlease note that the Natural History Museum Denmark has special opening hours during the summer. In July and August, the museum is open on Mondays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. The rest of the year, the museum is closed on Mondays. The museum is also open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with extended hours on Wednesdays until 9:00 pm all year. Current Exhibitions: Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 21/11-2025 - 20/09-2026 The annually recurring competition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year, is the world's largest of its kind, attracting the most talented amateurs and professionals from around the globe. Experience the best photos of nature and wildlife selected in 2025 in a thought-provoking special exhibition at the Natural History Museum Denmark. Wild Wonderful World, 28/06-2024 - 01/11 Behind the scenes in the museum's collections, you can find more than 14 million items; everything from microscopic plankton to gigantic whales, from stardust to gemstones, bird feathers, and flower seeds. Take a look inside one of the world's most important collections, which has been built over 400 years with the help of thousands of people from around the globe.

Lejre Land of Legends is a unique and stunningly beautiful open-air museum, which offers its visitors to embark on a journey through time and space. Explore the reconstruction of the largest Viking Kings Hall ever found, an impressive high seat fit for the warrior kings from the dawn of the Viking Age. Visit a series of authentic reconstructed settlements, houses, and active workshops from the Iron, Stone, and Viking Ages, and immerse yourself in the past brought to life.  Lejre Land of Legends is an atmospheric and exciting tourist attraction for the whole family. 10.000 years of Danish history brought to life. Houses and settings from the Iron Age, Stone Age, Viking Age and the 19th century, historic workshops and domestic animals, located in the beautiful historic landscape near Roskilde. A day filled with experiences for all senses. Many amusing and challenging activities for children and adults the whole season (see opening hours); 43 ha of space and peace to enjoy an excursion in the past. Try activities for all ages, and go sailing in a dugout canoe or test your aim with bow and arrow. Meet the researchers and craftsmen and let them fill you in on new theories of how to interpret the relics from the past. History brought to life Discover an atmospheric attraction for the whole family. 10.000 years of Danish history brought to life, located in the beautiful historic landscape in National Park Land of the Scyldings.Approx travel time from Copenhagen Central Station 50 mins.

The Øresund Aquarium (Øresundsakvariet) in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen, is a part of the University of Copenhagen’s museums and also an information and research center for water environment – and a ”must see” for everybody interested in the marine life in the Danish waters. The aquarium is a locally placed saltwater aquarium specialized in the marine life in Oresund (Øresund). It is placed close to the northern harbor of Elsinore and with the sound as a close neighbor. Visiting the aquarium will give you a thorough insight into the colorful and fascinating world, which is found on the seabed of the Danish waters and fiords. Touch pools for children and grown-ups The Øresund Aquarium is equipped with four different types of aquariums: biotope aquariums, theme aquariums, the touch pool for grown-ups (with for example rays and small sharks) and the very popular children’s touch pool, where children can touch crabs, sea stars and flatfish.  The Water Laboratory – a small piece of Øresund At the harbor – approximately a one-minute walk from the aquarium – you will find the new outdoor Water Laboratory. Here you will see a small natural piece of Øresund. It is established with stone reef, sand beds and banks of seaweed and you can experience lots of exciting fish and crabs. The Øresund Aquarium often puts new fish and animals into the basin, so there is always something to look at and study.  Activities at the aquarium During school holidays the Øresund Aquarium organizes several activities for children and their families, for example, crab-catching at the Water Laboratory, special ”Touch living sea creatures”-events and dissections of various sea animals. They also offer boat trips on the Øresund, where they are looking for the small whale – the porpoise – as well as the elusive tuna fish and wild seabirds.  Please note that the aquarium is closed on the 24th, 25th & 31st of December + 1st of January

The Open Air Museum (Frilandsmuseet) is one of the oldest and largest open-air museums in the world. Here you can experience farms, cottages, and mills from Denmark, Sweden, and the Faroe Islands. Each building has been carefully dismantled, moved and reassembled in beautiful natural surroundings.  Spread across 86 acres of land, the Open Air museum houses more than 50 farms, mills, and rural buildings from the period 1650-1940, and gives you a chance to step back into old Denmark, as it was in the past. At the Open-Air Museum, you can step back in time and walk through fully furnished homes, meet adorable farm animals and talk to the museum peasants about life in the olden days. The museum provides a fully interactive experience. Meet the volunteers who operate the old wooden windmill, gather at the village pond where, in a small Funen house, women bake bread and arrange wool, or find out all about the manor’s beekeeping traditions from the beekeeper’s guild. There's plenty to get involved with as you discover the past come to life.  Country life as it wasThe buildings were re-erected with gardens and surrounding landscape to give visitors an impression of the history and environments of the country life as it was. Historic houses, open-air theatre, livestock and a petting zoo, old-fashioned food and grocery sales from the cooperative market in the railway town all stand ready to be explored. The buildings have been restored exactly as they appeared when farmers, craftsmen and the distinguished people of the estate inhabited the buildings.  Virtually every region in Denmark and the Faroe Islands, as well as the former Danish provinces of southern Sweden and northern Germany, is represented at the Open Air Museum so you can travel the length and breadth of Denmark in a single afternoon - just an easy train ride from Copenhagen city center. The museum also boasts 25 historic gardens with flowers, fruit trees and utility plants showing different practices throughout time, as well as three beautiful old windmills and several watermills.Activities Throughout the year the Open Air Museum is full of fun and hands-on activities for the entire family. During the opening season the museum puts on activities that include everything from the fictional character Freddy Frogface's Festival to cozy garden days. The museum also puts on seasonal events and drama productions, and has an intriguing murder mystery from 1865 that you, as a visitor, are asked to solve.  Changes in programming and visitor guidelines may occur. Please check their website to see the opening hours and programming.  Transport Take the S-train line E to Sorgenfri and a 10 minute walk to the museum. Bus 184 and 194 stops at the main entrance, Kongevejen 100. The Jægersborg-Nærum train stops in Brede near The Open Air Museums north entrance.