A visit to Tivoli is an absolute must for children and youthful souls coming to Copenhagen. The amusement park offers everything from adrenaline rushes to big concerts and unique dining experiences, dazzling lights and beautiful flowers. Part of the secret to Tivoli is that there’s something for everyone. The garden is more beautiful than in any other amusement park and a walk there will reveal exotic architecture, iconic buildings, and lush gardens. At night, thousands of colored lights create a magical atmosphere unique to the place. Tivoli is only a few minutes away from the Town Hall Square and with the Central Station right next door it’s very easy to get to.Experience Easter, summer, Halloween, and Christmas at Tivoli At Tivoli there’s something new to see all year round. The decor in the Garden reflects the changing seasons with colorful Easter eggs, dazzling summer scapes, bewitching Halloween decorations and magical Christmas lights. Summer at Tivoli means countless open-air concerts, inspiring festivals and events, and amusements and fireworks rumbling into the night. Around Halloween, scary ghosts, spiders, scarecrows, and more than 20.000 pumpkins take over the Garden, making it teem with horror, thrills and plenty of autumn fun for the whole family.Dine at Tivoli At Tivoli you can feast on a world of delicious temptations and culinary experiences. Ranging from pork roast sandwiches to fine dining there’s something for every purse and palate. And once that sweet tooth kicks in, just follow the scent of freshly fried churros, candy floss and coated popcorn. At the Tivoli Food Hall on the corner of the Main Entrance you will find 15 hand-picked stands, each contributing to the wide selection of food experiences. The Tivoli Food Hall is open all year round with free access off the street, so you are always welcome to drop by - even outside the Garden’s opening hours.Feel the presence of history Tivoli was founded in 1843 and has since become a national treasure as well as an international attraction. Author of fairy tales H. C. Andersen visited the Garden plenty of times as did Walt Disney and many other celebrities who have been smitten by the magic of the place. The amusements are all made to fit into Tivoli’s wondrous universe and some of them have become downright iconic, towering above the rooftops of Copenhagen. Tivoli’s oldest and most popular ride is The Roller Coaster constructed in wood back in 1914, only one of the seven roller coasters in the world still featuring a man in one of the carts controlling the brakes manually. On top of that Tivoli boasts the Tivoli Youth Guard, the Pantomime Theatre, Nimb, the Glass Hall Theatre, the Japanese Pagoda, the Tivoli Concert Hall - and plenty of other things to revel in. Entrance and ride tickets Your Copenhagen Card will only cover the entrance. If you wish to go on a ride you will need to get individual Ride Tickets or an Unlimited Ride Ticket.Re-entry: Copenhagen Card covers ONE visit, however, you can re-enter tivoli on the SAME DAY if you get a re-entry stamp from the main entrance.

Join a guided tour around the harbour and through the idyllic canals where your guide will tell you about Copenhagen's beautiful churches, castles, old listed houses, new buildings, and other sights of interest. The classic and original tour, dating back to 1904, departs from Ved Stranden and passes by some of Copenhagen’s best sights and attractions. The tour is conducted with a live guide in Danish, English and a third language (German, Italian, French or Spanish). You can find further information about languages at the ticket office at Ved Stranden. During the tour you will pass by some of the most interesting sights in Copenhagen: The Operahouse, Amalienborg Palace, The Old Stock Exchange, Christianshavn, Our Saviours Church, Battery Sixtus, The Black Diamond, ‘BLOX’, the Little Mermaid and much, much more. During the winter, the boats are covered and heated. Sails all year - see time table on website. NB! Copenhagen Card holders must depart from Ved Stranden. It's not possible to pre-book a canal tour.

With its distinctive spiral ramp the Round Tower is one of Denmark’s best-known and most visited structures. A historical place that also houses exhibitions, concerts and activities for young and old. The 17th-century tower and observatory Rundetaarn, or The Round Tower, is the oldest functioning observatory in Europe. It was built as a platform for the university observatory and for centuries it was the centre of Danish astronomy. The foundation stone was laid on July 7, 1637, and five years later the Round Tower was finished as the first part of the Trinity Complex, which was designed to accommodate three things: The observatory at the top of the tower, the university library above the Trinity Church and the church itself below. The Round Tower is built by King Christian IV, who had the round walls constructed in the royal colours yellow and red. The King himself also sketched the famous golden rebus on the front of the tower: Lead, God, the right teachings and justice into the heart of King Christian IV. To get to the top, one needs to walk up the spiral ramp, which is 268,5 meters long at the outer wall and only 85,5 meters long closest to the core of the building. The core is hollow, and you can step inside one of the open niches and stand on a glass floor, hovering 25 meters above the ground. The glass is more than 50 mm thick and can carry up to 900 kg per square meter. Halfway up the tower you will find the old library hall, that once housed the entire book collection of the university, but has been a venue for exhibitions, concerts and cultural events since its reopening in 1987. At the very top you'll find the platform with a great 360 degree city view centred by the observatory, which is still used in the winter months and is thus the oldest functioning observatory in Europe. Read more at rundetaarn.dk.  

Visit Rosenborg Castle in the heart of Copenhagen and explore some of the kingdom's greatest treasures. The castle features 400 years of splendor, royal art treasures and the nation’s well-guarded Crown Jewels and Royal Regalia. NB: it is necessary to book a time-slot for your visit at Rosenborg Castle to avoid long waiting times.Rosenborg Castle was built by one of the most famous Scandinavian kings, Christian IV, in the early 17th century. Christian IV fathered more than 20 children, was a patron of the arts and built some of the most significant buildings in Copenhagen. Of his many castles, Rosenborg became his favorite.  Today, the glory of the past can be experienced through the impressive possessions of Christian IV and his descendants.  Among the main attractions is the Great Hall with the coronation thrones and three life-size silver lions standing guard. The king’s coronation throne is made of nar¬whale tusk with gilt figures, while the queen’s is of silver. Tapestries on the walls commemorate battles between Denmark and Sweden.  The interiors are well-preserved and invite the visitor to take a journey in time. The visitor can experience the king’s private writing cabinet, his bathroom, and see wax figures of former royal inhabitants. Rosenborg houses one of the world’s finest Venetian glass collections, both set in tower chambers.  The crowns of the Danish kings and queens are kept in special vaults with access from Rosen¬borg’s basement. The crowns are embellished with table-cut stones, enamel and gold ornamentation. They were last used for coronations in 1840.  The crown jewels are living treasures, as they are the only ones in the world which are both displayed to the public and in royal use, by HM Queen Margrethe. They primarily consist of four garnitures: a diamond set, a ruby set, a pearl set, and an emerald set – the emeralds being among the world’s finest.  Travel back in history Visit The Winter Room; the best preserved room from the original Castle, which was the most important of the Christian IV's three private chambers.  The bays are from 1758. In front of the bay to the right stood Christian IV's mechanical arrangement for raising and lowering the drawbridge.  Christian IV lay in state here and the exhibits are mostly from his time.     Book your ticket here.

Once home to kings and queens, Christiansborg Palace now houses the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the Ministry of State. You can visit the state rooms and walk in the footsteps of royalty. The Royal Reception Rooms at Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen are used by the Queen for official occasions. Walk though gilded rooms and decorated salons, some of which are still used by the Royal Family for various functions and events. The Royal Reception Rooms include The Tower Room and The Oval Throne Room where foreign ambassadors to Denmark are received by the Queen. The lavish Throne Room gives access to the balcony where the Danish monarchs are proclaimed, with twin thrones to admire. The Great Hall is the most imposing room in the palace. This is where you will find the Queen's tapestries.The Danish business community marked the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II's 50th birthday in 1990 by ordering a gift of 11 tapestries. Bjørn Nørgaard painted the full-size sketches upon which the tapestries were woven. The tapestry series depicts 1000 years of Danish history.The Prime Minister of Denmark also uses The Royal Reception Rooms in connection with state visits by foreign state leaders. The Alexandra Hall is used for official dinners.If you hold a ticket to the Royal Reception Rooms, you are entitled to a free guided tour of the premises. Other experiences at Christiansborg Palace include a spooky tour of the ruins discovered underneath the palace, which include a wall dating to the Middle Ages, and a trip round the castle's former kitchens, complete with sounds and models. The Reception Rooms are richly adorned with furniture and works of art rescued from the two previous palaces, as well as decorations by some of the best Danish artists, such as Nikolaj Abraham Abildgaard, Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg and Bjørn Nørgaard. Admission during opening hours, provided that the royal family is not using the premises for official occasions.

In 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 while dining in the state of the art Panda House. Experience unforgettable close encounters with polar bears and see the world from a giraffe’s perspective. Discover lots of animal facts and enjoy a meal from our grand selection of food stalls. ZOO is filled with explorations every day 365 days a year. A world to explore awaits. Visit zoo.dk/en/ to plan your visit  

Complete your visit to Amalienborg Palace square – step inside Amalienborg and experience royal life past and present. The Amalienborg Museum presents the private interiors of the most recent kings and queens and a treasury with world class jewellery. NB: it is necessary to book a time-slot for your visit at the Amalienborg Museum. The scope of the museum stretches back 150 years to Christian IX and Queen Louise, who were known as "the in-laws of Europe" because four of their children ascended to the thrones of England, Greece, Russia and Denmark respectively. As in a journey through time the rooms of the royal couple and their descendants stand intact. Each reflects the modern taste of its period and the personalities of the kings and queens, whether it is in military, Victorian, or knightly style. From February 2020, one of the world’s most important collections of Russian jewellery can be enjoyed in the so-called Fabergé chamber. The collection came to Denmark mainly via empress Dagmar (Maria Fedodorovna), daughter of Christian IX and queen Louise.  On most days, there is admittance to the Gala Hall and the other magnificent rooms on the piano nobile. The royal reception rooms are still used by the royal family. Check opening hours on the piano nobile on amalienborg.dk.     

The Vikings are here! The National Museum’s newest exhibition welcomes visitors to the multifaceted universe of the Vikings. A völva with a deeply lined face and equally deep eyes stares out at our visitors. Opposite her, three helmeted but otherwise stark naked berserker warriors look visitors right in the eye. The exhibition scenography has been designed by Jim Lyngvild and includes one of Denmark’s largest treasure troves of gold and silver jewelry. Iconic treasures of Danish history Experience world-famous highlights with a starring role in Danish history. Runestones, The Golden Horns, the suit worn by the first Dane in space and the hash stall from Freetown Christiania that has become a symbol of Danish liberal-mindedness. The Children’s Museum Here you are invited to play and touch everything in sight! Join a raid in the Viking ship, discover a backyard of the 1930s or enter a classroom of the past and experience what school was like for the great-grandparents of Danes. Board the cargo ship and settle down in the berth in the cabin, or explore a Pakistani market and buy food in the bazaar. You can also cook in a Medieval kitchen, or prepare the knights’ castle for defense against enemy attacks. Eat Nordic With clear references to classic lunch and local dishes, restaurant Smör serves new interpretations of Danish food.

When the present Christiansborg Palace in Copenhagen was constructed, the National Museum took care to excavate and protect the ruins of the Palace's oldest predecessors, Bishop Absalon's Castle of 1167 and Copenhagen Castle that replaced it. Christiansborg is outstanding in the respect that here you will find, under the same roof, Denmark's political centre of today and the remains of the country's principal castle of the Middle Ages. Revealed by accident When casting the foundations of the present Christiansborg Palace, workers struck upon the ruins of older buildings and the remnants of a curtain wall. Experts were called in from the National Museum, and a close inspection revealed that the ruins dated back as far as 1167. What they had come upon was Bishop Absalon's Castle, once situated on a tiny island off the Merchants' Habour. Walking around this underground site, you will get an idea of how the castle was continually renewed and developed. The later castle and the infamous Blue Tower The Copenhagen Castle, built on the same site, was surrounded by a moat and had a large tower as an entrance gate. The castle was rebuilt several times. King Christian IV added a spire to the tower, the infamous Blue Tower, where only prominent prisoners of state were kept. In the 1720s, King Frederik IV entirely rebuilt the castle, but as a result of this total reconstruction, the walls had become so heavy they started to give way and to crack. King Christian VI, Frederik IV's successor, soon realised the necessity of demolishing the old castle and erecting a new one on the site. This new castle was to be the first Christiansborg Palace.

Our Saviour's is one of Denmark's most famous churches. Ever since the serpentine spire was inaugurated in 1752, is has been a popular passtime to climb the 400 steps to the top. Every year, more than 200.000 people climb the stairway to the top where Our Saviour stands on his globe and overlooks the royal city of Copenhagen. Our Savior's Church's iconic tower contains six large bells and a fantastic carillon which holds special meaning to Christianshavn. With as many as 48 bells, the carillon plays its delicate melodies over the neighbourhood daily. On the last 150 external steps, you will, as far as the eye can see, experience one of the best views over Copenhagen with an overview of the city from every angle at 86 meters. This is not an ascent for the vertiginously challenged! The large baroque church, consecrated in 1696, holds a magnificent organ from 1698 and a beautiful altar. Furthermore, the church has 40 elephants symbolising the absolute monarchy and the Order of the Elephant, the highest order in Denmark. Can you find all the elephants in the church? Access to the tower is limited during crowded hours because of narrow stairs and pathways. Therefore, we recommend prior booking to avoid waiting time for purchasing tickets on-site and to reserve a spot in the tower at a preferred time. The staff can require online booking upon arrival during busy hours if the tower has reached its maximum visitor capacity.  Opening hours of the church are daily from 11.00 – 15.30. Please note that the church is closed for sightseeing during services.  In the case of rain, snow or heavy wind, the tower closes temporarily for safety reasons. Please note: The entrance to the church is free of charge for all. If you wish to climb the tower you must book your visit in advance. Book your ticket here.   The tower closes on December 31. Closed on 24 and 25 December. Please note that the tower closes at 15 pm. on December 31. 

Guinness World Records Museum Visit the only Guinness World Records Museum in Europe. The 1.500 m2 attraction is filled with exciting records in sport, art, music, nature and science. Meet the world’s tallest man who measured 272 cm – and the world’s smallest woman. Experience everything from athletics to motor sports in the Sports Gallery. See the sight of 1.382.101 dominoes topping over, try the world’s largest Pac-Man game and go crazy in our interactive Game Zone.  When you scan your Copenhagen Card at the entrance, you also get access to The Mystic Exploratorium located in the same building as Guinness World Records.   The Mystic Exploratorium A world of strange phenomena awaits you in The Mystic Exploratorium. Leave your shadow on a wall and swap face with a friend. See the paintings come alive in the dark, and experience what happens at the abandoned graveyard.  Do you dare to sit in an electric chair? Explore the dark corridors of the Mystic Exploratorium where you never know what awaits around the next corner…  When you scan your Copenhagen Card at the entrance you also get access to Guinness World Records located in the same building as The Mystic Exploratorium.   

The beautiful Botanical Garden is a green oasis in the heart of Copenhagen and home to Denmark’s largest collection of plants from all over the world, incl. species that are extinct in the wild. Here you can go explore among rare cacti and cycads from the age of the dinosaurs. In the iconic Palm House, you get to experience the rainforest from above, and in the summertime, you will find colourful butterflies fluttering among spectacular orchids and vanilla plants in the Butterfly House. The beautiful, Victorian building was built in 1874 and designed by the architect Peter Christian Bønecke and is made from cast iron and glass. The inspiration came from Crystal Palace in London, built for the 1852 World Exhibition. The garden has a charming shop and a coffee cart that offers refreshments on sun-blessed days. The Botanical Garden is part of the Natural History Museum of Denmark, which is situated in the corner of the garden.

 Ripleys's Believe It or Not! Ever seen a letter written on a grain of rice? Ever met anyone who can whistle with a mouth full of tennis and billiard balls? At Scandinavia's only Ripley’s Believe It or Not! you’ll find yourself a long way from everyday life’s normalities and instead delve into a world of curios from around the world.   Stare in disbelief as you encounter the two-headed cow that's stuffed but nonetheless real and when you see the amazing but genuine shrunken head no bigger than a clenched fist. Other must-sees include the woman who elongated her neck 34 cm (13,39 inches) using metal rings, the condemned prisoner who survived 13 shots and was granted a reprieve, and the awesome reconstruction of the Taj Mahal, built from 300.000 matches! Wonders never cease... When you scan your Copenhagen Card at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! you also get access to the H.C. Andersen Fairy-Tale House which you will find at the same entrance.    Hans Christian Andersen Experience Step into Hans Christian Andersen’s enchanting fairytale world. Learn about his upbringing in Odense and his many journeys. Experience his most beloved stories, from The Little Mermaid to Thumbelina 'come alive' with light, sound and scents. A fantastic experience for everyone. When you scan your Copenhagen Card at the entrance you also get access to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! located in the same building.  

Pay a visit to the Royal Kitchen under Christiansborg. This is where you can have a unique look behind the scenes of the royal parties and celebrations. What goes on in the royal kitchen when there is a gala dinner at the palace in 1937? The sweet aroma of beef tenderloin for 275 guests wafts out of the ovens - muscular chefs stagger around under the weight of the ton-heavy copper pots - the confectioner constructs exquisite crowns of candied fruit. Come and experience the royal party preparations as they are today and in days of old.

Kronborg Castle in Elsinore, north of Copenhagen, is one of northern Europe's finest Renaissance castles. It is located at the entrance to Øresund and was built in 1574-1585. Kronborg Castle is probably the most famous Danish castle, known worldwide from Shakespeare's Hamlet. Hamlet's spirit is still roaming the hallways of Kronborg, and every summer you can experience Hamlet Scene perform Hamlet on an open-air stage in the courtyard. Frederik 2's Kronborg is at once an elegant castle and a monumental military fortress surrounded by considerable fortifications with bastions and ravelins. It has not been inhabited by the royal family since the late 1600's. The castle houses collections of Renaissance and Baroque interiors, and among the main attractions is the 62-meter ballroom, the very well-preserved chapel and the mythological statue of Holger Danske below the castle. Queen Caroline Mathilde under house arrest In 1772 Kronborg Castle played a minor role in the fatal drama between the insane King Christian 7, his wife Queen Caroline Mathilde and her secret lover Johan Friedrich Struensee. After the arrest of Struensee in Copenhagen 17 January 1772, Caroline Mathilde was taken to Kronborg Castle, where she was under house arrest for a period of time. Her fate was long uncertain. She was accused of infidelity, and although her defender Peter Uldall did what he could, she was convicted, divorced from the king and banished to the town of Celle in northern Germany. She never saw her children again and died a few years later of an epidemic. A trip to Kronborg is the perfect start to a day in Elsinore. With Copenhagen Card you can also visit the Maritime Museum, the Øresound Aquarium and much much.  From 1785-1923 Kronborg Castle was inhabited by the Danish military. The castle was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 2000. Closed Dec 24, 25 and 31

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is located in the center of Copenhagen and the museum collection consists primarily of works of art and archaeological objects from Ancient Egypt, the worlds of Ancient Greece and Rome, Etruscan Culture, as well as Danish and French art of the 19th century. Art and beer Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek was founded by the brewer, Carl Jacobsen (the founder of Carlsberg breweries), who was one of the great industrial magnates of the 19th century and the greatest art patron Denmark has seen. In 1888 Carl Jacobsen gave his art collection to the public and began the building of Glyptoteket to house it. Glyptoteket has been open to the public since 1897 and holds over 10,000 works primarily divided between ancient antiquities and Danish and French sculpture and painting from the 19th century. The collection The collection of ancient sculpture includes an extensive collection of Ancient Greek and Roman portrait heads as well as a large collection of Palmyrene portraits. The modern part of the collection includes French sculpture from the 19th century – featuring a significant selection of works by Auguste Rodin – and French painting from 1800 to 1950, with Impressionism and Paul Gauguin as the absolute stars, plus a collection of Danish Golden Age Art. The greater proportion of the collection forms part of the museum’s permanent exhibitions, though there are, also, temporary special exhibitions which help to develop a perspective on the museum’s collection with the aid of works on loan. The Winter Garden, café and roof terraceUnwind from the daily grind at the café overlooking the beautiful and spacious Winter Garden. Picnic is open on the same days as the museum itself. We serve tasty light lunches, desserts, coffee and other beverages. Visit the roof terrace of the Glyptotek and experience a beautiful view of Copenhagen and the city towers. Every summer, the museum café serves cold drinks, snacks, coffee and cake for you to enjoy in open air. Special exhibitions: Amarna - City of the Sun God, 26/1 - 18/6 2023 When the Pharaoh Akhenaten came to power, he abolished the ancient animal deities and ordained a new religion. Now, it was permitted only to worship the sun god, Aten (sometimes spelled ‘Aton’). He was depicted in the form of the solar disk, emitting rays that terminated in hands holding the hieroglyph ankh (= life) over the royal couple: Akhenaten and Queen Nefertiti. The new cult led to major social upheaval, and the royal couple decided to move and build a new place of residence: a magnificent new city, known today as Amarna. We recommend checking the website glyptoteket.com for information on exhibitions and events, before your visit.

Let’s Play Science! Experimentarium is a world class science centre in Hellerup, just 6 km north of Central Copenhagen. Explore Science the Danish Way! At Experimentarium science is hands-on, intuitive and fun for all ages and nationalities – you simply jump right in and get started!  TIME Magazine has named Experimentarium one of the World’s 100 Greatest Places in 2018. The science center re-opened in 2017 after a complete makeover more than doubling it in size. Experimentarium brings science to life through hands-on exploration. Three indoor floors filled to the brim with interactive exhibitions, a science themed museum shop, a science-themed eatery and an interactive rooftop with a spectacular view. Hands-on science highlights Experience a lifetime in the Tunnel of Senses, be tricked by light and darkness in the Labyrinth of Light and jump to be part of the movie in the Interactive Film Theatre – the world’s first interactive cinema based on movement sensors. Dive into the physics and chemistry of water and go on an underwater safari in the mysterious submarine in Experimentarium’s water exhibition The Beach. Get the ball rolling in the world’s largest interactive ball track and learn an important lesson about world trade and CO2.  Do not miss The Bubblearium, where you can blow the most amazing soap bubbles and learn fascinating bubble-science. The Miniverse – science for toddlers Children are natural born scientists - every day they discover new things and learn about the world through play. The Miniverse is a fun, inspiring and safe environment that nurtures children's basic understanding of science. For children aged 1 to 5 years and their adults. How do you get here? S-Train to Hellerup Station or Svanemøllen Station or Metro M3 to Poul Henningsens Plads Station. From either station take bus 1A to Tuborg Boulevard (Standvejen).

Step 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. Special exhibitions: Mokeys! - a primate story, May 15th 2023 - Feburary 25th 2024 The jungle arrives at the Natural History Museum of Denmark as primates swing from the branches, hang by their tails and screech from the canopy. From huge gorillas to tiny mouse lemurs – step into the wondrous world of primates and meet your relatives in the biggest exhibition ever about apes and monkeys. More than 60 spectacular taxidermy specimens of monkeys, apes, lemurs, lorises and bush-babies are revealed in the moste extensive exhibition on primates ever. This family friendly exhibition is the first to show primates behaving as if they were in the wild. Dynamic poses capture the wide variety of behaviours of some of the world’s most endangered primates. Interactives throughout the exhibition bring the displays to life for children and adults alike, allowing them to discover more about our closest cousins. Displays explore communication, social groups and behaviours. Here, you can learn more about the visual signals, language and scent-marking used by primates. 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.  

The Louisiana Museum of Modern Art is a leading international art museum and an absolute top attraction in Denmark. Art, nature, and architecture combine in a total experience that attracts guests from all over the world all year-round. The Museum is located approx. 40 km north of the city center in Humlebæk, in a beautiful old park offering magnificent panoramic views of the Sound.  The park provides a magnificent setting for Louisiana’s large sculpture collection. The museum collection of modern art is one of the most important in Scandinavia and on view in changing presentations. Permanent highlights include the Giacometti Hall and the Jorn Room and there is also regularly access to one of Kusama’s Infinity rooms.   Classics and shooting international stars The Louisiana Museum is internationally recognized for its exhibition program, with 8 - 10 major exhibitions annually. Here, the classics of modern art, as well as contemporary international artists and architects, are presented.   A vibrant cultural center for children and adults alike With its relaxed atmosphere, the museum also offers a vibrant and dedicated cultural centre with a rich programme of activities and events for children and adults alike.  Take a break at the Louisiana Café When it’s time for a break, the Louisiana Cafe welcomes you to enjoy hot drinks, cakes and a delicious, seasonal lunch and dinner menu. From here you have an astounding panorama view of the sea.Shop Scandinavian design in the Louisiana Store In the museum’s sizeable two-level store, you will find a large and inspiring selection of new and classic items with an emphasis on Danish and Scandinavian design. Interior, clothing, books, posters, graphics, toys and more.   Special exhibitions: Dana Schutz, 9.2.23 - 11.6.23 The American, Dana Schutz (born 1976), is one of the great, figurative painters of our time. She is a magnificent storyteller, who portrays the modern man and our relations - often in complex and giant compositions. Her universe is disturbing and fascinating, calling for a mix of horror, tears and laughter. 

SMK – The National Gallery of Denmark SMK - The National Gallery of Denmark (Statens Museum for Kunst) is Denmark’s largest art museum, featuring outstanding collections of Danish and international art from the past seven centuries. SMK is located just off of Copenhagen's Nørreport station. Here you can experience special exhibitions, the royal collections, guided tours, performances, art talks, concerts, workshops and much more. At the SMK you can enjoy the grand masters of art history along with cutting-edge contemporary artists and the rising stars of the art scene. No other museum in Denmark shows such a rich and varied selection of art – from the European classics of the Renaissance to the overwhelming diversity of modern and contemporary art. Here you will find gems by artists such as Mantegna, Nolde, Anna Ancher, Derain, Rubens, Matisse, Hammershøi, Munch, Abramovic, Danh Vo and Elmgreen & Dragset. The SMK is especially famous for its beautiful collection of Danish Golden Age art, the country’s most comprehensive collection of Danish contemporary art – and one of the world’s best Matisse collections.

Frederiksborg Castle is situated in Hillerød, north of Copenhagen. This impressive and unrivaled Renaissance castle was built in the first decades of the 17th century by the Danish King Christian 4.   Frederiksborg has housed The Museum of National History since 1878, when it was established by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the founder of Carlsberg Breweries. The beautifully decorated rooms with portraits, history paintings, furniture, and decorative art invite visitors on a journey through Danish history and culture from the late Middle Ages to the present. The historical interiors and the splendorous rooms give a sensuous impression of changing styles and epochs. The collection of portraits is the largest and most significant in Denmark, with new works continually added to the collection. Several times a year, the museum arranges temporary exhibitions. On weekends and holidays from Easter to mid-October visitors can meet the castle hosts. The hosts are wearing historical costumes that have been made especially for the museum based on dresses seen in the portrait collection. Danish History for Children In weekends and Danish school holidays from Easter to mid-October children and their families can visit the children’s department in the old wine cellar of the castle. In here, children can dress up in Renaissance gowns and visit the creative workshop where they can write with feather and ink and color drawings with inspiration from historical paintings. Beautiful Baroque Garden The Castle Gardens were laid out as a romantic landscaped garden. In the garden, you will find King Frederik 2's small Bath House Castle (Badstueslot) which was used by the Royal Family for lunches during game hunting. The grounds also include the Baroque Garden that was recreated in 1996 according to the original drawings by J.C. Krieger from 1725. Especially worth noting are the royal monograms executed in boxwood, the historical flowers and the festive cascades. In the garden, you also find the café which is open in summer.  

Out of this world experience for the whole family Immerse yourself in the starry sky and experience films in the unique Planetarium Dome, which has recently undergone a complete transformation. The Planetarium has the largest tilted dome in Europe, an enclosing canvas, a razor-sharp visualization in 8K and second-to-none sound system.  Learn more about where we came from and what we’re made of in the Big Bang exhibition in the room Cosmos or explore the installation Rings of Saturn and put your senses into play.   On weekends and Holidays Planetarium also offer a special activity programme for both adults and children Entrance and movie With your Copenhagen Card by hand, you can visit the exhibitions and watch one movie in The Dome. You can find the current movies here. NB: Opening hours may vary with special events. Please check Planterium's own website for updated opening hours.

The Viking Ships in Roskilde Feel the presence of history when you stand before the five original Viking ships that bear witness to war, trade and sea voyages to distant places. The Viking Ship Museum focuses on the Vikings’ maritime craftsmanship and their impressive ships. Follow the work in the Boatyard, visit the large boat collection in the Museum Harbour and try your hand at Viking crafts. A Museum for all Exciting exhibitions – Films about the Viking ships and Sea Stallion from Glendalough – Dress as a Viking and imagine yourself back in the Viking Age – Go onboard Viking ships – Activities for children – Boatyard – Museum Harbour – Museum Shop with Scandinavian design – Eat New Nordic Viking Food.  

Start your exploration of Copenhagen at Danish Architecture Center (DAC). From the spectacular modern home in BLOX on Copenhagen’s waterfront, the international cultural attraction presents exhibitions, guided tours and events on historic icons and new highlights in Danish architecture and design for both children and adults. You can also shop new designs, art and books in the DAC Design Shop or enjoy coffee in the DAC Café with a view of Copenhagen harbor. Architecture exhibitions with leading Danish and international profiles Get inspired by the biggest stars in architecture and design. DAC showcase changing exhibitions on the most creative and talked-about Danish studios, including BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) and Olafur Eliasson; works from historic masterminds such as Arne Jacobsen; and new trends in housing and daily life. So Danish! Explore the new permanent exhibition - So Danish! - that covers the history and development of Danish Architecture all the way from the Vikings up until modern days. See how architecture ahas shaped the development of the Danish society and learn about how architecture can help create a sustainable future. Guided tours Get the close-up experience of Copenhagen’s architecture with their expert guides. Discover the masterpieces and the city’s hidden gems – from Nyhavn to the 8 House and bicycle bridges to harbor baths. DAC offer tours every week. Tour ticket gives free access to DAC exhibitions within 24 hours of the tour. Kids and families Architecture is for kids too! On weekends and holidays, they invite you and your kids to family workshops. You can build, draw and design with help from our DAC learning team. Try the thrilling DAC Slide, enjoy the outdoor playground and end the day with family-friendly food in the DAC Café. DAC Café In DAC Café, you experience Copenhagen anew – high above Copenhagen’s vibrant city life and harbour. Have a break on one of our rooftop terraces and enjoy tasteful Nordic dishes, refreshments or a good cup of coffee. DAC Design Shop DAC Design Shop is your destination for design and architecture in Copenhagen. Explore a hand-picked selection of new Danish design. DAC offer everything from jewelry, watches and fashion to books, prints and designs for children. All objects in the store are carefully selected with a focus on sustainability and innovation. The range and decor are a holistic experience that constantly changes every time you visit us. The DAC Design Shop is the perfect place to find great gifts for your loved ones or for yourself.

With a unique location in Copenhagen’s historic centre, near tourist attractions, the harbour boats, design companies and galleries, Designmuseum Danmark is a working archive and the entrance to Denmark as a design destination.  Experience one of the world’s largest collections of Danish design, counting works by Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjærholm, Verner Panton and Hans Wegner. In addition, the collections cover applied art and design from Art Nouveau to contemporary Danish design and include glass, ceramics, fashion, textile and poster art. The museum, situated right next to Amalienborg, is one of the finest examples of rococo architecture in Copenhagen. It offers thematic design exhibitions, special events, guided tours and workshops. Visitors are also invited to explore our beautiful garden, the café with indoor and outdoor service, the museum shop, and library.

The Royal Stables are located at Christiansborg Palace on the island of Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen. In 1789 the number of horses reached a peak with 270 horses stabled. Today, there are about 20 horses in the Royal Stables. Shortly after his accession to the throne in 1730, King Christian VI had the old and outdated Copenhagen Castle torn down to make way for a new Baroque palace: the first Christiansborg Palace. The old stable complex behind Copenhagen Castle was also torn down to make way for a new and larger stable complex. The new and still existing stable complex was constructed from 1738 to 1745. The complex included an outdoor riding ground surrounded by buildings containing an indoor riding school as well as stables with room for a total of 87 riding horses and 165 carriage horses. Part of these stable buildings still remain unchanged since their inauguration in 1746 with an extravagant decoration of marble pillars. In the period from the 16th of June to the 7th of August the horses are summer grazing and therefore not in the stables. A lively museum The museum has three departments: The Harness Room with old uniforms of the Royal Stables and the splendidly decorated eight-horse harness with a wealth of lovely details - the actual Stables with the Royal Family's carriage and saddle horses, and finally the Coach Hall with old well-preserved state coaches and carriages. The Royal Stables are regularly open to the public but during holiday period, the horses are turned to grass.

Experience an architectural masterpiece, where 1000 years of Danish history and 40 kings and queens lies buried under beautifully decorated vaults and in dark crypts. The Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site.  Venture on a time travel from the Middle Ages up until today. The cathedral’s long history and numerous chapels take you through 1000 years of Danish history and 800 years of European architectural history. This magnificent red brick Cathedral is a truly unique structure, and considered to be one of Denmark’s most important buildings. Its history can be traced as far back as the Viking king Harald ‘Bluetooth’. He is believed to have been buried on this site around 987. Construction of the present church began around 1200. The church is the first Gothic church buildings in Scandinavia built in bricks, and with its soaring arches and huge windows, it provides you with a fantastic impression of the Gothic idea of creating churches filled with light. With its many royal chapels, all built in their own distinctive architectural style, a visit to Roskilde Cathedral is a fascinating architectural odyssey. See Visit Copenhagen's guide to Roskilde. The royal family’s burial church In Roskilde Cathedral, 40 kings and queens lie buried in beautiful sarcophagi and coffins, from the Middle Ages until the present day. Get close to the woman behind the union of Denmark, Sweden and Norway Margrete I or Europe’s parents-in-law King Christian IX and Queen Louise. The sepulchral monument of the current Queen Margrethe II his already in place. As something unique, you can sit on the bench covering the monument until the death of the regent. Opening hours Opening hours can vary. We kindly ask you to check this page.     

Make yourself comfortable in one of the blue Netto-Boats and see Copenhagen from the waterfront. Enjoy the scenery that passes by while your guide tells about the sights in Danish, English, and German. In Winter time the tour starts at Nyhavn and it will last for around an hour. Nyhavn is one of the oldest parts of the Copenhagen harbour and dates back to 1673. You will pass the old Stock Exchange and sail through a canal called "Børsgraven" and the inner harbour, passing by the picturesque canals with many old houses and sail ships.  From there the boat approaches the area of Holmen which was the naval base of Copenhagen for more than 300 years. Holmen is situated on four islands. On Frederiksholm we have The National Film School of Denmark, The Danish National School of Performing Arts, The Rhythmic Music Conservatory and The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture. To the left you can see "Dokøen" (the Dock Island) and "Frederiksholm" and to the right the Arsenal Island. You will sail past some of the 250 years old bastions or powder magazines, one of which – Frederiks Bastion – has been restored and converted into a small art gallery. Leaving the area of Holmen you can see Nyholm, the fourth island of Holmen, where there is still a naval college. To the right, you will see the old Masting Crane from 1748, which was previously a well-known landmark at the entrance to the Copenhagen harbour. Finally, you can see the Battery Sixtus built in 1736-1744. The Little Mermaid, the royal residence Amalienborg Palace and enter the picturesque Christianshavn’s Canal with Our Saviour's Church with the famous, twisted spire. Departures and tickets The tour starts at Nyhavn. The blue boats sail every day all year round. See the departure times on their website here.

HOW TO BECOME A COPENHAGENER Copenhagen is one of the world’s most livable cities. But who are the Copenhageners and what kind of city is Copenhagen? Begin your visit in Copenhagen at the Museum of Copenhagen, located in a beautiful, historical building right behind City Hall. You’ll be introduced to all the most important places and events in the history of the Danish capital. From the city of the Viking Age, through the building boom and plague, fires and bombings, to the free city of Christiania today. A vast array of unique, original exhibits bring the city and its people to life. Our interactive model gives you an overview of the entire city – perhaps you will end up as a Copenhagener yourself! THREE HIGHLIGHTS See the 600 years old shipwreck of a keel Examine an early edition of today’s Copenhageners’ favourite means of transport – the bicycle! Get an overview of the city on the Copenhagen Panorama with our large scale, interactive model. In a hurry? Se the highlights of the museum in just 30 minutes. CAFÉ & SHOP Find an original gift in our museum shop, which offers everything from postcards to handcrafted design or relax in the café or in the ‘hyggelige’ courtyard.

Take a walk through Danish war history from the 1500s until today, and explore the treasure trove of equipment from samurai swords and medals to ship models and massive howitzers. Experience life as a deployed soldier as you step into Danish military camps from Afghanistan. Stay alert in the watch tower, and climb into an actual PMV hit by a roadside bomb. Also, get an overview of Danish war history. From knights in shining armour, wars with the Swedish and the English, to World War II, the Cold War and the war in Iraq. Or relax in the hammocks as you hear stories from the seven seas. The Danish War Museum is located in king Christian IVs arsenal on Slotsholmen in the heart of Copenhagen. When the arsenal was completed in 1604 it consisted of a war harbour, an arsenal and armoury, a provisions building with a bakery and a brewery, and an array of different workshops. There are plenty of activities for the whole family during the summer holidays, and every day in July you can go on a free tour of the museum. We will take you on an exciting journey through the past 500 years of Denmark’s wars – from famous battles against Sweden and England to Afghanistan. Tours are at 11 a.m. in English and at 1 p.m. in Danish.

Art gallery, water reservoir and urban dripstone cave  The subterranean space beneath the green lawns of Søndermarken Park works as a breathtaking stage for contemporary art installations. The cold, humid and dark old water reservoir might remind you of long-forgotten cathedrals and gloomy catacombs – it is sparsely illuminated, and the atmosphere evokes fascination and enchantment in both children and adults.  Every year Cisternerne invite an internationally recognized artist or architect to create an exhibition particularly to this underground space – an exhibition in large scale that interacts with and emphasizes the unique architecture, climate, atmosphere and history of Cisternerne. In 2023 (from March 26th) the South Korean artist Kimsooja takes over the underground chambers with a brand-new exhibition. For many years, Kimsooja has worked with light-installations all over the world. She is an obvious choice for Cisternerne, as her art manages to make us aware of ourselves and our surroundings through simple artistic techniques that embrace the architectural space in its entirety. With her total installation in Cisternerne, Kimsooja will invite the audience into an illusory space where light splits in all the colors of the rainbow and transforms the former water reservoir into a sacred sea of light.

M/S Maritime Museum in Elsinore is one of the most talked about museums in recent years. It has been named ‘A cutting-edge cultural venue’ by New York Times and ‘One of the eight greatest new museums’ by BBC. A sensory experience awaits with stunning architecture and modern, interactive exhibitions. The M/S Maritime Museum is located in front of Kronborg Castle in Elsinore and is shaped like an enormous ship. It is built below the ground around an old dry dock. The famous Danish architects BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group - are behind this underground building. And once you move down the sloping bridges, a world full of maritime stories and adventures will reveal itself.  Eight different themes You can experience the story of Denmark as one of the world's leading maritime nations through eight different themes. You can look forward to the museum's rich maritime collection on display in an evocative and dramatic staging with major film projections and soundscapes.   Experience seafaring up close in the 400 m2 maritime play universe ‘THE DREAM SHIP’ which encourage play, adventure and stories amongst children, parents and grandparents. ‘THE DREAM SHIP’ is supported by the Nordea Foundation and the Lauritzen Foundation. You can, among other things, come face to face with a torpedo, get an old sailor tattoo and see the world's largest model of a container ship. Furthermore, the M/S Café offers lunch, hot and cold beverages and a selection of cakes. The museum shop M/S Cargo sells a wide variety of books, clothes, applied arts and toys related to the maritime world.

Enjoy the cosy little Copenhagen City Train on a calm and intimate tour through the medieval part of Copenhagen. Copenhagen Card holders are required to obtain a free ticket. Tickets can be accessed from the driver or from the Stromma boathouse at Ved Stranden. This part of town is known for its historic and impressive architecture, which you will experience close up during the tour. Sit back and take it all in as you drive along the charming streets and squares, experiencing the unique atmosphere of the inner city. Join the cozy little Copenhagen City Train on a sightseeing tour in the medieval town of Copenhagen, famous for its impressive architecture and interesting history. You will discover many of the city’s attractions in a relaxing pace, as the train slowly passes the charming plazas and pedestrian streets around the main street Strøget. 30 minute train tour The tour takes around 30 min and departs from Nytorv. We will pass by must-see landmarks as the Round Tower, Our Saviours Church and Højbro Square as well as beautiful, old buildings. Remember to look up, as many of the building have amazing decoration over the doors, the windows and on the gables. NB: The train only operates in the summer season, between June and August

A must-see museum for all who is curious about the human body, disease, and health.  Medical Museion is not for delicate souls – diseases and their treatment have always been dramatic. But if you dare to face how the human body has been understood and treated over time - from antiquity to the age of the gene - this is the place for you.  Explore the beautiful exhibitions in the historic Royal Academy for Surgeons from 1787. Medical Museion has one of the biggest and richest historical collections of medical artefacts  in Europe. The collections contain 150,000 — 250,000 artefacts, depending on what counts as a individual artefact. We also have a large image collection, a document archive, and a historical book collection.

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 we show you 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. We also offer boat trips on the Øresund where we are watching for the small whale – the porpoise – as well as the elusive tuna fish and wild seabirds. 

Go underground and experience the Danish World War II resistance fight up close. In the dark, shadowy streets of the occupation period, you'll meet five historical figures. Each has chosen a side, and now everyone must face the consequences. Dive into acts of sabotage, produce illegal newspapers, crack codes and intercept telephone calls.  See how Danes had to choose between whether they wanted to join the resistance, collaborate with the Germans - or try to continue with their everyday lives. The Museum of Danish Resistance is about the men and women who chose to resist the occupation and shows why that decision wasn’t always black and white. The museum is located at the Citadel and is within walking distance from The Little Mermaid, Amalienborg Palace and Frederik’s Church (Marmorkirken).

Vivid colours and grand architectural design characterise the museum, which houses the works of the world-famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. Thorvaldsens Museum opened on September 18th 1848 and was the first public museum in Denmark. The characteristic building was built to exhibit the extensive works of the sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen. Tday the the museums looks more or less as it did when it opened over 150 years ago. A tour of the museum reveals a very special opportunity to enjoy world-class art and architecture. Located at Slotsholmen in the heart of Copenhagen the museum is very close to some of the most popular attractions of the city houses the work of the world-famous Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844). The museum is a gem in the heart of Copenhagen and since opening in 1848 as the first museum in Denmark it has afforded visitors a very special opportunity to savour world-class art and architecture.   Their free audio guide offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the sculptures which represents Roman gods and famous historical personages.  

Exhibitions in the Black Diamond - The Royal Danish Library Storytelling, sensuous experiences and unique objects set the mind in motion when visiting exhibitions in The Black Diamond. With cultural heritage as an inexhaustible reservoir, everything from Søren Kierkegaard to contemporary art is staged, with particular emphasis on literature and photography. Current Exhibitions:    The Camera and Us - The Camera and Us presents a selection of works from the photography collections of library, which contain several million images. The theme is the human being as a motif and the exhibition asks what photography does to our perception of ourselves and our conceptions of each other. Treasures in the Royal Danish Library - An exhibition with library's most precious, beautiful, significant, and valuable treasures. From the oldest of manuscripts to the Internet's ever increasing digital cultural heritage. Explore gems from the collections of science, philosophy, cartography, music, and much more – or take a peek into the lives of a number of prominent Danes by reading Søren Kierkegaard's letter to his fiancé, Karen Blixen's own manuscript, or Hans Christian Andersen's diary.

The ”Frederiksborg” ferry sails ”Denmark’s most beautiful nautical mile” on the Castle Lake round splendid Frederiksborg Castle. Departure approximately every 30 minutes from three piers: Hillerød Torv, Rosenhaven and Baroquegarden.

Kunsthal Charlottenborg is one of the largest and most beautiful exhibition spaces for contemporary art in Northern Europe The exhibition space presents an ambitious program with international outlook featuring talents as well as established stars from both Denmark and abroad. Kunsthal Charlottenborg presents uncompromising and agenda setting art still understandable for everyone. The trendsetting exhibition program is supplemented with a large number of activities like artist talks, performances, concerts and film screenings. Current Exhibitions: Jeremy Deller, Welcome to the Shitshow On the occasion of CPH:DOX, Copenhagen’s international documentary film festival, Kunsthal Charlottenborg presents the first solo exhibition in Scandinavia with the award-winning British artist Jeremy Deller. Through film, photography, graphic works and sculptural installations the exhibition will accentuate documentary aspects of Deller’s practice, which records extraordinary moments of our time and brings together a wide range of works created over the course of the last fifteen years. Charlottenborg Art Books The independent bookstore offers a distinctive selection of books and magazines, including publications in the fields of fine art, critical design, typography, literature, and theory.Apollo Bar & Canteen Apollo Bar & Canteen are Kunsthal Charlottenborg’s bar and dining place by chef and creator Frederik Bille Brahe. Every weekday from Tuesday to Friday, you can enjoy a healthy and delicious lunch at the canteen, and all week you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or an exciting dinner or just a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or a drink at the bar next to the courtyard.

Copenhagen Contemporary (CC) is Copenhagen’s international art center showing installation art created by world stars and new emerging talents It occupies the magnificent former B&W welding hall offering a total of 7,000 m2 of beautiful industrial halls with plenty of space to show the technical and large formats in which many contemporary artists work: total installations, performance art, and monumental video works. Art that can often be entered and sensed with the whole body.  Copenhagen Contemporary is one of Scandinavia’s largest exhibition venues for contemporary art and a lively meeting place for a wide audience. CC creates collaborative partnerships and organises events with a number of different partners across cultural genres locally and internationally. You can attend art talks, art walks, concerts, creative workshops for children, visit CC’s own shop offering Scandinavian design, and experience the unique and historical city district of Refshaleøen.  Situated centrally in B&W’s iconic welding hall, CC is an international power hub in Copenhagen’s new cultural district. The special quality of this area continues to be defined by its industrial history: the area is raw and green with commanding views across Copenhagen Harbour. The district is a mix of first-class gourmet restaurants and small entrepreneurial initiatives; you can go for a dip in the sea, for a sauna, enjoy a glass of wine, and eat grilled food, buy quality bread and visit Copenhagen’s most popular food market with stalls from across the world and lounge areas by the water’s edge. Not forgetting the climbing, skating,and skiing activities, the flea market, and the theatre and music festivals, which are just some of the many activities this area has to offer. 

ARKEN Museum of Modern Art in Ishøj south of Copenhagen presents exhibitions with Danish, Nordic and international art – from new, young talents to established names ARKEN is a great and monumental building situated in the artificial landscape Køge Bay Beach south of Copenhagen. The museum has one of Scandinavia's finest collections of contemporary art, and the museum's maritime architecture with the pointed stern, which majestically protudes into the terrain, has won recognition both at home and abroad since its inaugaration in 1996.  ARKEN's collection contains more than 400 works - Danish, Nordic and international contemporary art primarly from the period after 1990. The museum houses, among other things, one of Europe's most important collections of the British artist Damien Hirst. Experience the museum's evolving sculpture park, nine works by acclaimed German artist Anselm Reyle as well as a magnificent masterpiece by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.  Distinctive architecture The museum building is an attraction in itself. With its scenic location on Kunstens Ø, or ‘Art Island’, the building, designed by the architect Søren Robert Lund, resembles a beached ship. A lagoon meanders its way around the museum, with several bridges linking the museum island with the surrounding beach area. The museum café hangs like a lifeboat on the side of the building and through the large panoramic windows overlooks Køge Bay. The museum shop is the area's leading design shop with an inspiring mix of Nordic design, art books, and gift items.   Exhibitions Refik Anadol - Nature Dreams 10th of february - 27th of august 2023 From February 2023, artist Refik Anadol’s breathtaking installations will fill ARKEN’s largest exhibition space, the Art Axis. With the exhibition Refik Anadol – Nature Dreams, the museum ventures deep into the digital realm of art. Come explore an art form that has just begun to gain traction with the general public and is developing at lightning speed.   Butterfly! Arken's collection curated by Esben Weile Kjær 10th of february - 31st of december 2023Esben Weile Kjær is a luminous star on the Danish and international art scene. In the exhibition BUTTERFLY!, visitors are invited to explore ARKEN’s works within an immersive setting reminiscent of an abandoned skateboard park or a film set that is no longer in use. All will be welcomed by the venue’s mascot, a two-metre-tall cartoon-like butterfly in death metal makeup. Drawing on memories of his childhood and youth, Esben Weile Kjær has created an environment where graffiti, useless skateboard ramps and bus sheds form the backdrop of a selection of more than fifty works of art.  

Nikolaj Kunsthal presents especially Danish, but also international contemporary art in unique historical surroundings in the middle of Copenhagen.  Nikolaj Kunsthal is located in the former St. Nikolaj Church, Copenhagen’s third oldest church with one of the tallest towers in the city – a unique setting for contemporary art Europe-wide. The beautiful architecture is part of an interaction with changing exhibitions, most recently by Ditte Ejlerskov, Nikoline Liv Andersen, David Lynch, HuskMitNavn, Leonard Cohen and others. Nikolaj Kunsthal focuses on Copenhagen’s contemporary art scene and is preoccupied with art meetings across genres, media and formats. The art centre also regularly presents concerts, performances, guided tours, dinners, talks, etc.

The Workers Museum in Copenhagen invites you to step into everyday life of Copenhageners in the 1950's. HOME TO YOUR HISTORY The Workers Museums is located at the Workers Assembly Hall, built in 1879. The building includes the impressive Banquet Hall and the former Prime Minister Thorvald Stauning's office. Experience everyday life of the 1950s and taste chocolate biscuit cake and chicory coffee. Visit the Sørensens family who moved to Copenhagen in 1885 and explore the development of industrial work. Step into everyday life of working class children in "The Workers Museums for Children".  Enjoy a lunch in the Café & Øl-Halle "1892", the only listed basement restaurant in Copenhagen. 

Peder Skram was part of the Royal Danish Navy from 1966-1988. Peder Skram was the first large warship in the world to use a combination of gas turbines and diesel engines for propulsion. It could reach a speed of approximately 30 knots (55 km/h or 34 mp/h) using gas turbines. In case of war the frigate was a heavily armed flagship in the defense of the Baltic coast of Germany and the Danish islands against a naval invasion from the Warsaw Pact. The coordination of Operation Hurricane, large scale air raids, and missile attacks on hostile landing forces, was to be coordinated from the combat information center of Peder Skram. Onboard the frigate you can experience the life of Danish naval personnel during the Cold War. You can witness how the 200 crewmembers of a Navy Flagship lived and worked every day. You can visit different stations: the combat information center, engine room, galley, bridge and even the gun turret.

The Willemos-class Fast Attack Craft SEHESTED, along with its 9 sister ships, served as a prominent part of the naval defence of Denmark and NATO during the Cold War. The enemy was right in fearing this vessel which, with its small size and crew, was armed as potently as a major surface combatant. The class was armed with wirecontrolled torpedoes, long range Harpoon missiles, and a 76mm gun. These ships could serve as minelayers and were equipped with modern technology for combat information, artillery direction and sensors. In addition, ships were quite seaworthy and could reach a speed of 40 knots (74 km/h or 46 mp/h). The crew consisted of 25 young men and women who lived in cramped conditions. The individual crewmember was held to a high standard of professional excellence and teamwork.

Closed for the winter - reopens April 22nd 2023 The submarine Sælen was commissioned into the Royal Danish Navy in 1990 as the last submarine in Danish service. It was also the only submarine to ever participate in hostilities. Sælen is a small dieselelectric submarine, particularly suited for operations in coastal waters where it could encroach without detection. It was armed with eight torpedo-tubes and could deploy navy seals. When you visit the submarine, you will experience how the conditions were for the crew of 24 sailors. During the Cold War, submarines of the Royal Danish Navy were feared by the enemy due to their low detectability. In 2002 Sælen participated in NATO counter terrorism operations in the Mediterranean. Shortly before its return to Denmark, the submarine was redirected to the Arabian Gulf where it, along with the Corvette Olfert Fischer, conducted crucial operations during the second war in Iraq. Sælen was decommissioned in 2004.

The most significant building on Holmen is the Mast Crane from 1749. The crane was used for keel hauling of ships and insertion of masts. It is built entirely of wood, and the wall around it is only a shell that protects the woodwork from wind and weather. The crane was able to lift twenty tons – only using manpower. Holmen was the main base, dock yard and anchorage for the Royal Danish Navy from 1690 to 1993. Copenhagen maintained a military home base as far back as the late 13th century, but the Navy was not granted a shipyard until around 1500. This was located on Bremerholm in the inner city. In 1680 work commenced to relocate the Navy outside the city due to limited space and risk of fire. Holmen was subsequently established  by lowering decommissioned ships filled with waste from the streets and mud from the harbour, thus creating the artificial island of Nyholm. At the northern end of the island the warship Elephanten was lowered into the water at a 90° angle creating another small island to shelter the ships at anchor. This island functioned as a pier for centuries. The waters between the inner city and Nyholm housed the Navy ships. The Mast Crane offers a viewpoint with an impressive 360 degrees view over Holmen and Copenhagen. 

Experience the history of Roskilde, once one of the most powerful cities in northern Europe and a religious epicentre in the medieval ages. Follow the traces of the past and meet the people who once lived here. It is the story of an unusual city that has put its clear marks on Denmark as we know it today.  At Roskilde Museum in the heart of one of Denmark’s most historical and culturally rich cities you can get a closer look on the pre-Christian times in Denmark, you can get to know the mysterious double Viking grave from Gerdrup, the story of the rise of a powerful catholic church in the Middle ages – and you can grasp the modern Roskilde. Join us on a journey, which takes its start before the foundation of the city in approximately 980 before Christ, experience the unique Ely book where ‘Roskilde’ was mentioned for the first time in history a 1000 years ago, and go through our special exhibition about trash and recycling in the contemporary city. Roskilde Museum has something for everyone!

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.

Den Frie Centre of Contemporary Art is a must see in Copenhagen for anyone interested in art and architecture. Den Frie is closed between exhibitions. Always check denfrie.dk before going. Den Frie was founded by artists in 1898 and is one of the oldest venues for contemporary art in Denmark. It is in itself a unique and very beautiful wooden building designed by famous artist J.F. Willumsen. Den Frie’s fundamental aim is to present the very latest in contemporary art. We host exhibitions by national and international artists, all of which address current issues. The extensive programme of exhibitions and events are evidence of Den Frie’s role as an active platform for living art and
art production, and the commitment to contribute to contemporary existence. With its relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, Den Frie is also a popular meeting place for artists, students, tourists and the many locals who pass by. As a visitor you’ll feel welcome and enjoy having your interest in contemporary art stimulated, whether you’re an art connoisseur or a beginner. On top of which the architecture alone is well worth a visit. Den Frie also houses the café, Polykrom, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch or a well-made cup of coffee.  

Use the city as a playing field and dive into mysteries inspired by real life events on this MYSTERY WALK EXPERIENCE. 'Solve a Mystery' is a concept where you must work together in a group to solve exciting, versatile tasks together and find the killer or the criminal responsible. You use the city as your playing field and interact with the historic surroundings of Copenhagen.  Pick-up point for you mystery: You can pick up your envelope containing the mystery at Maria's Kiosk, Holbergsgade 9, 1057 København K or at Copenhagen Visitor Service, Vesterbrogade 4B, 1620 København V. or at Tours and Tickets, Copenhagen Central Station, Bernstorffsgade 14, 1577 Kbh K, All days fra 09-17 You open the envelope outside at the designated area written on the envelope and take out the mystery. You might find that a brutal crime has been committed. It’s your job to find the culprit. You will be guided around historical settings while you solve puzzles and tasks. Good luck... you need it! The mysteries can be played at any time. Players per group: 1 - 4  Playing Time: Approx. 2 hours Choose between 4 mysteries The Murder at Amalienborg Palace The Heist in Nyhavn (best for groups with children. NB! Only in Danish) The Murder at the Round Tower The Murder at Christiansborg Palace

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 experiencies 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.

Museum for pop, rock and youth culture! See, hear and feel your way through the history of rhythmic music from 1950s rock'n'roll, through1980s pop culture to today's wild rhythms - and get an idea of tomorrow's music scene. But RAGNAROCK is more than a roller coaster ride in the colorful history of music. First and foremost you get the story of roaring youth generations that through different times creates its own culture, communicating globally through music and have huge impact on society. RAGNAROCK is also an exciting Exploratorium. Dance our way through history and find your favorite song. The café serves lunch, brunch, snack, coffee teas and much more. The walk from Roskilde station takes 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can take bus 202A from the station.  

Ordrupgaard opened in 1918 and consists of several different buildings that have gradually been added to the premises, which today include the main building, the Lavender House, Finn Juhl's house, and the modern extension by Zaha Hadid and Snøhetta. The museum also has a lovely park with art installations and sculptures by various contemporary artists, created specifically for Ordupgaard. The museum's collection includes works by several renowned artists, including a remarkable collection of French works from Romanticism, early Realism, to Impressionism. In Finn Juhl's house, you can get an insight into the works, interior design, and life of the famous Danish furniture architect, which is an art experience that truly connects architecture, design, and art into one unity. Finn Juhl's house is not the only architectural masterpiece at Ordrupgaard. The modern extension by star architect Zaha Hadid is a masterpiece worth a visit itself. If you need a break or get hungry along the way, we recommend Ordrupsgaard's own tea house, Ved Chaya, which not only serves an exquisite cup of tea but also delicious food prepared with local Nordic ingredients. Monet, Degas, Gauguin – and HammershøiAt Ordrupgaard, you can explore one of Northern Europe’s most important collections of French Impressionism, featuring leading figures like Monet, Degas and Gauguin. In addition, visitors can enjoy an exquisite collection of Danish art focusing on Vilhelm Hammershøi and his contemporaries – as well as a succession of special exhibitions. Finn Juhl, Zaha Hadid and SnøhettaYou can also visit the former home of furniture designer Finn Juhl. Here his iconic furniture enters into a lively dialogue with the great Danish artists of modernism, just like when Finn Juhl lived here. Star architect Zaha Hadid and the award-winning design studio Snøhetta have also made their imprint on Ordrupgaard. Art in the open airIn the park, you can explore works by leading contemporary artists. All visitors  can give their inner child free rein, because here you are welcome to run, jump and climb on the art. Of course, you may simply prefer to settle on the lawn and enjoy the many sensory impressions offered by the scenic park. Ever since the couple who founded Ordrupgaard, Wilhelm and Henny Hansen, moved here in 1918, a pleasant, informal atmosphere has infused this place. It still does, making the museum popular with all generations. In the café, the chefs conjure up dishes from fresh Nordic ingredients to provide pit-stop refreshments with breathtaking views to green parkland.   Special exhibitions Jesper Christiansen at Ordrupgaard1st of february - 3rd of september 2023 Installation by Veronica Hodges18th of april – 1st of november 2023  

Laugh and get wiser! At STORM you are given an entertaining insight into the importance of Danish humour and satire –historically and today.  We offer humorous and entertaining stories from our much loved cultural heritage. From artists of the past like Storm P., Liva Weel and Dirch Passer to present day artists like Roald Als, Casper Christensen and Lisbeth Dahl.  Humorous and satirical art gives not only an entertaining perspective on Denmark’s history from the Constitution Act of 1849 to today, but also a picture of humour and satire as a core element in the Danish national character. Whether they are unfolded on a stage, on paper, on a screen or among us in daily life, humour and satire occupy a central place in the danish self-understanding. Humour can be a quiet chuckle at seeing one’s own fallibility reflected and caricatured on a stage or in a cartoon, or it can dent the image of the powers that be. Humour can puncture pomposity and be a vent that makes the difficult easier to deal with. Humour and satire can get us to laugh together and question rigidly established norms and ideas. 

Experience the stunning nature on the lakes outside of Copenhagen with Baadfarten. Dating back to the start 1890’s, Baadfarten sails with old wooden boats on three beautiful lakes: Lyngby Lake - Millstream, Bagsværd Lake and Furesøen. Two of the original boats, Princess Alexandrine from 1895 and Prince Christian from 1896 are still in full service today.  Baadfarten has three different tours on the lakes, which are situated in the most idyllic landscapes. You can discover Denmark’s deepest lake Furesøen, explore the beautiful Lyngby Lake and Millstream and sail on Bagsværd Lake with its nature and culture opportunities. The roundtrips take between 1-2 hours, depending on the tour.   No matter which tour you choose, you will be embraced by the beautiful nature and the rich bird life surrounding the lakes. Visiting Sorgenfrivej, where the ticket house is situated, you can enjoy local refreshments before your tour takes off. Baadfarten sails from May to September. The specific dates depends on the lake, however we never sail on Mondays. For more information please see the website.  The shown departure times are from Bagsværd Sø. Do you wish to sail from either Lyngby og Furesøen lake please see depauture times here.

The home of Karen Blixen - located directly by the Øresund Sound in Rungstedlund, an enchanting park and bird sanctuary north of Copenhagen. An author’s childhood home Karen Blixen was born in 1885 and died in 1962, but her memory lives on in her works and also this unique museum, opened in 1991 to honour her life and memory. You’ll find it on the site of her home growing up in Denmark, still virtually almost intact with the furniture from her childhood, as well as objects brought back from Kenya. Experience the atmosphere of the rooms in which her well-known and beloved tales came into existence. You can also enjoy the many beautiful fresh flowers throughout the house, just as they were when Karen lived there. Birdsong and wild flowers The stunning garden grounds, with its 15-hectare bird reserve, attracts researchers and nature lovers from home and abroad. It is free to access and was established in 1958 by the author herself. Here, too, walked the poet Johannes Ewald who has a hill named after him, and the park’s benches are named after others who once strolled its grounds for inspiration. You can even meet Karen Blixen herself. At the foot of Ewald’s Hill, you will find her grave beneath a large beech tree. The park is always open to visitors, who are invited to take a little walk and enjoy its beautiful natural setting. Nesting boxes are set up in the grove, and the space has become a breeding ground for many birds. Cultural hub The Karen Blixen Museum has a rich program of events and is a meeting place for those interested in culture and literature. All year round, writers, artists, researchers and politicians are invited to talk about some of the current topics in Danish culture, which has always been a thread to Karen Blixen's timeless writing. When you’re there, you should also visit Madam Carlsen Café and Bistro, serving French-inspired dishes as well as a selection of wine, coffee, tea and cake. All meals are carefully prepared with fresh local produce from the estate.

Welcome to ENIGMA - Museum of Communication. At ENIGMA we store Denmark's national collections within post and telecommunications, and we hold Denmark's largest stamp collection as well as the country's most important specialist library within its field. ENIGMA has something for the curious, the childish, the serious, the playful, the insightful and for those out of the loop. Something for those who learn best through experiencing, touching, and trying out. And something for those who want to grapple with the existential and social issues we face as modern human beings – connected globally by cables, wires, radio waves and other means of communication.   Our four new exhibition and activity areas will take you through the great inventions and some of the ingenious tweaks and hacks of modern communications and media history - from the establishment of the Danish postal service in 1624 to the use of SpaceX’s Starlink satellites to provide internet to Ukrainians in the ongoing war. Past, present and future under one roof.

With the COPENHAGEN CARD - HOP you get unlimited transportation with the Hop On - Hop Off buses by Stromma around in Copenhagen from attraction to attraction Three different bus routes take you around in Copenhagen, and it is up to you, which area you want to explore the first. You can hop on and off the buses as much as you like as long as your COPENHAGEN CARD - HOP is valid.  Three bus routes – Classic Copenhagen takes you pass the must-see-sights such as the Little Mermaid, the Black Diamond and Nyhavn amd many attractions and museums. – Urban Green Copenhagen takes you to the beautiful Frederiksberg and hip Vesterbro and the Meatpacking District. – Colorful Copenhagen tour takes you to the modern Islands Brygge, the colorful Freetown Christiania and cozy Christianshavn. All three bus routes pass by the included attractions and museums and makes it very convenient and easy to come around in Copenhagen. Classic Copenhagen runs daily all year around. Urban Green Copenhagen and Colorful Copenhagen bus routes are operating  Mar. 3 - May 4: Friday to Sunday May 5 - Sep. 3: All days Sep. 4 - Dec. 24: Friday to Sunday Dec. 25 - Jan. 7: All days

What did the very first cars look like? How about the history of the telephone - from the first of its kind to the smartphones we all know today? And what does a space capsule look like? Come and learn more about the fantastic and breakthrough technical inventions and the people behind them. The museum has an impressive collection of steam engines, electrical inventions, bicycles, cars and aeroplanes. There is also a pewter workshop from the 1920s and fire and life-saving station from around 1960. The Danish Museum of Science and Technology invites you on a journey where bridges will be built between you and Denmark’s technological history. The Danish Museum of Science and Technology is for the whole family. From the first exciting fascination of machines to the critical contemporary views of everyday technology to the nerdy insight into mechanics and function. At the museum, the objects form the basis of the stories and we will look at the first technical inventions, today’s technology and what the future may bring. The Danish Museum of Science & Technology is more than 100 years old and some of the museum objects are even older – from extremely heavy and big computers the size of an elephant to small, pocket-sized smartphones. The world of technology is constantly developing, and we can only try and guess how the future robotic vacuum cleaners, virtual reality and cars will look like. Please find more information on exhibitions, guided tours, open workshops and extra activities in all the school holidays on www.tekniskmuseum.dk

Step into the Danish Golden Age Bakkehuset was an essential meeting place in the Danish Golden Age, hosted by Kamma and Knud Lyne Rahbek and frequently visited by Hans Christian Andersen, Oehlenschläger, H.C. Ørsted and other poets, scientists and opinion formers of the romantic period. Today, Bakkehuset is buzzing with art and culture. The historic house and its surrounding gardens provide an authentic insight into the way of life in the early 19th century, its atmosphere and style. A visit to Bakkehuset is a visceral experience of one of the most central periods in Danish cultural history; the period that would become known as the Golden Age. Hans Christian Andersen visited Bakkehuset as a young man and here he found inspiration and support to become a writer. His famous tales work as inspiration for creative activities in the cozy family area, Eventyrakademiet (the Fairytale Academy) Experience the newly renovated romantic garden around Bakkehuset. You can enjoy coffee and historical food in the orangery, beautifully situated in the middle of the blossoming garden. The café is set in the historical garden and serves traditional open sandwiches.

Casino Copenhagen is Denmark's largest international casino. Casino Copenhagen offers the traditional games such as roulette, blackjack, poker, punto banco, ultimate texas poker and approx. 150 slot machines, where you for just DKK 1 can win a minimum of DKK 2 million with just one click. Several of the games, both live games and slot machines, have built-in jackpots that can be triggered at very low stakes. The Copenhagen Card is not valid on New Year's Eve. The minimum age is 18 years. Photo ID is required. Dress code: Nice, smart casual clothes.

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 houses 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 pool where, in a small Funen house, women bake bread and arrange wool, or find out all about the manor's bees from the beekeeper's guild. There's plenty to get involved with as you discover the past come to life.  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.  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 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. Approx travel time from Copenhagen Central Station 30 mins.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 Freddy Frogface Festival to cozy garden days.  Changes in programming and visitor guidelines may occur. Please check our website to see the opening hours and programming. 

Spanning the period from the Danish Golden Age to the Skagen painters and the Modern Breakthrough, this Østerbro gallery presents some of the most evocative and moving paintings in Danish art history.  In a beautiful building, in the Østre Anlæg park in central Copenhagen, today listed as a building of special importance, you can discover some of the most important works by masters such as Eckersberg, Købke, Krøyer, and Hammershøi. The museum is built around the personal art collection of Heinrich Hirschsprung, a tobacco manufacturer, who donated his collection to the Danish state in 1902. The collection offers a representative selection of paintings from one of the most outstanding eras of Danish art history. The museum building is a beautiful example of the neo-classical style, where the interior, with its subdued colors and small galleries, creates a special and intimate atmosphere. There isn’t a better setting for the intimate portraits and scenes of daily life from over a hundred years ago that constitute much of the collection. The museum building is a beautiful example of the neo-classical style, where the interior, with its subdued colours and small furnished galleries, creates a special and intimate atmosphere. The museum is built around the personal art collection of tobacco manufacturer Heinrich Hirschsprung and his wife Pauline who donated his collection to the Danish state in 1902. Every last Thursday of the month until 8 PM

Welcome to Kunstforeningen GL STRAND.  A UNIQUE PLACE FOR ART LOVERSIn the heart of Copenhagen’s historical district right by the canalside lies Kunstforeningen GL Strand, an art institution focusing on modern and contemporary art. GL Strand showcases 6-8 exhibitions annually focusing on new Danish talent, the international contemporary art scene and artists art-historical themes in a present-day perspective.Current Exhibtions: Tabaimo, Nest (April 1st - August 27th)GL STRAND presents the internationally recognized Japanese artist Tabaimo’s first solo exhibition in Denmark. Through beautiful and yet disturbing video installations, as well as drawings and paintings, Tabaimo explores themes such as isolation, belonging and the instability that seems to lurk beneath our everyday existence. Tabaimo uses drawings and coloration that evoke the hand-made nature of traditional Japanese woodblock prints (Ukiyo-e) and combines them with sophisticated computer technology. Her layered, surreal narratives are set in domestic interiors and public spaces such as toilets, trains and bathhouses.Marie Rud Rosenzweig, KIPPLE (April 1st - August 6th)Marie Rud Rosenzweig’s solo exhibition KIPPLE borrows its title from Philip K. Dick’s dystopian futuristic novel in which ’kipple’ refers to objects — both dead and living — which have been left over in a new, increasingly alien world. In a series of paintings, monumental floor sculptures and photographs Rosenzweig explores the neglected or unusable objects of our time and the narratives they present.In connection with the series of exhibitions GL STRAND regularly presents a per­spec­tivizing programme of events involving talks and debates, literature readings, concerts and guided tours. Visitors can also enjoy a break in the café with the charming courtyard, and buy art books, posters, and design items in the shop. 

Casino Vesterport is Denmark’s newest casino with a very unique location next to Tivoli and Copenhagen Central Station. The casino offers the traditional games such as roulette, blackjack and ultimate texas hold´em poker and approx. 80 state of the artslot machines. Several of the games, both live games and slot machines, have built-in jackpots that can be triggered at very low stakes. The minimum age is 18 years and photo ID is required.

The exhibition at the Danish Jewish Museum in Copenhagen is a broad presentation of Jewish life in Denmark throughout 400 years, and is a selection from the museum's own collection. The world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind's characteristic architecture will - in an almost labyrinthine manner - lead you into the enthralling universe of the Danish Jewish culture. The exhibition interior was put together in close dialogue with Daniel Libeskind's architecture, which is reminiscent of the famous Jewish Museum in Berlin. Mitzvah - A good deed The focal point of Daniel Libeskind's architecture, as he has based his design of the museum on, is the unique circumstance of Danish-Jewish history that the majority of Danish Jews were saved from Nazi persecution by their Danish compatriots during the Second World War. The emblem and concept of the museum interior is the Hebrew word 'Mitzvah', which can be translated as an obligation or a good deed. The word 'Mitzvah' represents the generally positive Jewish experience in Denmark and the special experience of being saved. The Hebrew letters spelling Mitzvah is also the museum's logo. At the museum you get to experience different events, films and guided tours. Everything is texted in both Danish and English.

Step into the marvellous world of the circus and experience fun props, beautiful costumes, amazing photos and rare footage. The museum displays the life of the circus, the family traditions and the different acts you can find in the circus from fleas to elephants and clowns to acrobats. You can experience some of the greatest artists from the variety scene and circus ring such as Charlie Rivel the clown, whose famous guitar is on display, Truxa the magician whose famous mind-reading trick is revealed, Paulina Schumann and many more. Every Sunday and every opening day in July, you can try out everything from juggling to trapeze.  We want you to explore the exhibition: Press the buttons, open the hatches, play the games and a new world will reveal itself. For a more fun-filled experience the children can try on some of the costumes in the exhibition or you could try our quiz or circus challenge as a family . You can explore the wonderful world of circus at the exhibition, packed with surprises and interaction. Try and walk in the clown’s footsteps, experience the magic of conjuring tricks or step into the ring yourself. The Circus Museum is located in Avedørelejren, an old barracks. Check out www.cirkusmuseet.dk.Approx travel time from Copenhagen Central Station 30 mins.

North Atlantic House is an art center where you can encounter North Atlantic art and culture. Here, people and artists from Iceland, Greenland, The Faroe Islands, Denmark - and the rest of the world - meet and inspire one another. A visit to North Atlantic House is guaranteed to expand your horizon and stir your senses. You will find two exhibition rooms in which you can get a taste of North Atlantic culture through changing exhibitions, that shed light on the art scene of each of the three countries, in turn. Furthermore, on specific days and evenings, you can experience everything from concerts, movies, presentations and events. Explore North Atlantic art and culture in the beautiful warehouse from the 1700s. Built in 1767, North Atlantic House was the port for maritime traffic between Denmark and the North Atlantic for over 200 years. Authentic surroundings These days, other ports serve the North Atlantic market, and the historic warehouse is now a thriving cultural centre, dedicated to the art and culture of Denmark’s former North Atlantic colonies Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland. North Atlantic artists are often inspired by the landscapes, light, and nature sounds of their region, which lends a fiercely visual, bodily, and musical quality to their art. The rustic, maritime spirit of the old warehouse with its raw plank floors and exposed rafter ceilings offers a unique and beautiful contrast to the artworks on the display. Nordic food Visit the cultural centre to get your own first-hand impression of this intriguing harbour front area. The North Atlantic House is open all year round and offers a lovely café where you can enjoy a good glass of wine or a cup of coffee. On the Nordatlantens Brygge Harbour Front you will find the Faroese and Greenlandic Representations, the Icelandic Embassy, and the culinary treasures of Restaurant Barr.

According to written sources from the middle ages, it was in the area surrounding Lejre Museum, that the birth of the Danish realm took place. It is here, you find the first line of Danish kings, Skjoldungerne, who, according to the legend, had their base during the Iron Age and the Viking Age in Denmark (500-1000 A.C.). Lejre Museum reopened with a brand new exhibition in March 2016. The exhibition combines digital installations and archaeological treasure findings, which gives unique historical experience. The legend tells, that just outside the doors of Lejre Museum, in the beautiful, scenic landscape, lay the great castle of Skjoldungerne, who descended from King Skjold. Skjoldungerne were mythical kings, but archaeological findings in the area suggest, that Gl. Lejre was one of the most important centers in the Viking ages. The exhibition is divided into three general themes. The first presents the original sources – the written myths and the archaeological evidence. Here you can experience the legendary myths through sound, light, and film, and it is here, that you get an introduction to the history of Lejre. The second main theme is shaped like a big digital wall map, where you actively can seek information about the monuments and the excavations in the area surrounding the museum. In the third theme, you find the museums archaeological treasures from the area – the world-renowned Odin-statue, the Gevninge-finding and Denmarks largest silver treasure, Mannerupskatten. Lejre Museum also has a cosy bookstore and shop, where you can immerse yourself in the ancient myths while you enjoy a delicious cup of organic coffee.

Jægerspris Castle is one of Denmark's oldest royal castles. It is beautifully located, surrounded by forest and fjords. The royal history goes back to the 13th Century and the castle has served as a hunting and summer residence for kings and queens. In 1854 Frederik VII and Countess Danner moved into Jægerspris Castle. They decorated the castle as their private residence and the rooms still stand as they did in the 1850s. The living rooms at Jægerspris Castle are decorated according to the taste of the time by the fashion- and style-conscious Countess Danner. Incidentally, the castle is the only place in Denmark where the interior design of the 1850s can be experienced as a whole. During a visit to the museum, you can also experience King Frederik VII’s archaeological collection, which contains several unique gold finds from the Bronze Age. You can also see an exhibition about the orphanage that Countess Danner set up at the castle. The exhibition tells how the children lived in the orphanage wards around the castle in the 1920s, 30s and 40s, and here it is shown how this large private orphanage has had an impact on childcare in Denmark. At the castle is a small cozy café, Cafe Danner, with organic coffee and tea, delicious cakes baked with care and cozy lunch. There is also a small shop with lots of gift ideas. The café and shop offer sheltered employment for people who find it difficult to find and maintain regular work. This year's special exhibition is about Jægerspris’ giant oaks, pictured by artists since the 1840s. After a visit to the museum, you can go for a walk in the castle park, where 54 memorial columns from the 1780s lead you from the park to the forest and Roskilde Fjord.

At the “Falkonergården” falconers have taken up the old Danish tradition of training hawks for hunting. Visitors can see displays with falcons, hawks and eagles at a very close distance. Visitors can experience falcons swoop from great heights at a speed of up to 300 kilometres an hour to grab the lure. Also the Ferruginous hawk and the Stepp eagle are trained just above the heads of the visitors, so they can feel the strength of these birds. The length of the program is approx. 1 hour. Among other things, information is given about the historical pictures from Middleage and the Renaissance which can be seen in the gallery. Since the Viking Age birds of prey have been used for hunting, and falcons and hawks were the favoured hunting companions of Viking chieftains and kings until 1810 where the royal mews in Copenhagen were closed. The show is conducted in danish but you will be handed over an english introduction to the show and description of the different birds of prey and information about the pictures on the walls. The program starts punctually at the stated time with a short Danish lecture of the history of falconry. After the show is it possible to buy souvenirs, litterature and pictures and not least ask questions. Showtimes 2023 June: Saturdays & sundays at 15.00h and monday 6th also at 15.00h July: Wednesdays 10.00h & 15.00h, thursdays 10.00h, saturdays & sundays at 15.00h August: Saturdays & sundays at 15.00h September: Saturdays & sundays at 15.00h October: Saturdays & Sundays, week 42 all days at 15.00h

Take a trip to Køge Museum and enjoy an experience you'll never forget. Visit the experimental exhibition about Vølver, the Nordic Gods and gold at Køge Museum. Meet the two young deckhands Jens and Pelle, who died along with 600 others when the warship Dannebroge blew up in 1710 and sank with everyone on board. Recreate your own experience with our ultra modern digital guides. Help our researchers to unravel eight mysterious deaths from the Stone Age and much more.Approx travel time from Copenhagen Central Station 35 mins.

On the Brink of War - Neutrality between Warfare and Welfare in Denmark during World War 1 The exhibition "On the Brink of War - Neutrality between Warfare and Welfare" shows how the war affected the daily life of the Danes, and how the government, business community and general population upheld Denmark's neutrality through the four years of war. The exhibition is for visitors of all ages (families and adults) and you won't necessarily need your reading glasses! Use your ears, eyes and hands to discover an important yet forgotton period of Danish history that changed the lives of the Danes forever. You can listen to the English voices in the exhibition's numerous rooms and all exhibition texts are in English. Travel 100 years back in time when World War 1 took place in Denmarks neighboring countries. Explore the many surprising stories, when you go back to a time when Denmark is on the brink of War. Denmark is fighting for its neutrality to avoid being drawn into war. Denmark is digging trenches, laying out mines and provides humanitarian assistance. The Danish welfare state is born when politicians intervene to keep the population united, while profiteers making huge sums of money off war. The general population had to count ration coupons, while profiteers let the champagne flow The ordinary man had to join the army, while zeppelins, sea mines and foreign submarines was located on the Danish coast Christian X and the Danish politicians had to pull strings, while the borders closed and 100,000 prisoners of war came to Denmark Explore the exciting story of Denmark during World War 1: See the old historical photos and movies Touch most of the objects Pick up the phone and listen to the voices in the antiques telephones in Danish, German or English Getting there: S-train lines E and A runs to and from Karlslunde station. From the station it takes only five minutes to walk to the fort.Approx travel time from Copenhagen Central Station 30 mins.

Openings hours vary please check the website before going. The museum Skibsklarerergaarden describes the first grand time of prosperity, Sundtoldtiden/The time of the Sound Toll. The house is the best-preserved merchant’s house and shipbroker house. It dates back to the 16th century, but the condition it is in now, dates back to 1780 and the following decades, and has remained unchanged.  The ground floor with shop and shipper’s room, as well as the noble Skibsklarerergaarden on the top floor has had a thorough restoration. A visit to the house is like stepping back 150 years in time. On ground floor, there is a shop and ship’s chandlery, established in 1809, and pretty much unchanged since 1820´ties.    Next to the shop is the shippers’ living room where seamen could enjoy a light meal and a dram. In the “contoire” is the big writing desk for four, and you will here see a clearer office from the mid 1800’ties. On the 1st floor is the shipbrokers private apartment, reestablished, and showing a wealthy home in Elsinore between 1790 and 1850. On the top floor, you will see a room from the period of the shipper’s lodging house. The seamen could stay the night if needed due to business or weather change.  

Willumsen's Museum is a museum for the Danish artist Jens Ferdinand Willumsen’s art and art collection as well as his archive and books. J.F. Willumsen – One of a kind and a great norm breaker in Danish art. Step inside his world, where transgressive, wild and ambitious works continue to challenge and fascinate us. Here at his museum you can experience Willumsen’s art, his private art collection and special exhibitions, as well as a range of activities for all ages. Take a look inside Willumsens’s World. Today many of Willumsen’s major works stand as significant contributions to Nordic modernism, but equally many were previously dismissed and have only recently been reclaimed by art history. Throughout his life Willumsen was determined to go his own way, and some of his most radical and explosively colourful works were made towards its end. This late period has, until recently, been largely underestimated, fulfilling Willumsen’s prophecy that his art would only be understood by posterity. Current Exhibitons: CUT AND PASTE. EL GRECO AND NORDIC ART 1885-1945The exhibition will present works by El Greco and Nordic artists in order to explore the Nordic reception and construction of El Greco in the decades 1885-1945, a period during which the artist becomes a cult figure before fading from view then being recently rediscovered. The exhibition will also address issues such as the image of the modern artist, translocality, and the migration of expressive form and imagery over time.   The museum has an “art-suitcase” and a creative workshop for children.

Frederikssund Museum is Roskilde fjord's cultural history museum. Frederikssund Museum's new permanent exhibition deals with the interaction between man, life around the fjords and Frederikssund's history. Frederikssund Museum is located just above the Crown Prince Frederiks Bro at Hornsherred in the historic red building from 1893. In the late 1900s, the old Færgegård (ferry house) was used as a guesthouse, where there were both guest rooms, kitchen and utility room that was often rented to families with children who would like to experience the fjord and the scenic surroundings around the area. It is said that Mr. Lorentzen who was hiring out of the farm at that time was a nice man towards the children and were allowed to pick wild raspberries in the woods behind the farm.Approx travel time from Copenhagen Central Station 1 hour.

Casino Marienlyst is the oldest casino in Denmark from 1902. Back then, the game was traditional horse racing. Today Casino Marienlyst offers the traditional games such as roulette, blackjack, poker tournaments, cashgames, ultimate texas hold´em poker and approx. 70 state of the art slot machines. Casino Marienlyst is one of the most beautiful in Northern Europe with a magnificent view overlooking the waters of Øresund The minimum age is 18 years old, and a photo ID is required. 

Visit Vedbækfundene Museum and meet the hunter-gatherers who lived a tough and dangerous life 7000 years ago! At the museum Vedbækfundene you can experience unique finds from Danish prehistory. In our main exhibition a reconstruction of the life in the Stone Age Denmark, containing both graves and lifelike dioramas, will bring you back in time. The Special Exhibitions gives you the opportunity of meeting Jacob – a bog skeleton from the Iron Age, admiring beautiful neckpieces from the Bronze Age and much more. A young woman from Vedbaek, Denmark, buried with her newborn child who had been placed on the wing of a swan, 4000 BC.Vedbaek 'The swan's wing burial' Tomb 8 is the most famous of the burials, containing a young woman, who may have died in childbirth, and a premature baby. The archaeological finds are of international importance because it has given great insight into human life and society in Stone Age Northern Europe. It is possible to book a guided tour.

Gl. Holtegaard is an art center with a programme of three to four ambitious exhibitions a year, both in the gallery of the main house and in the Baroque garden. The mission is to present contemporary and classical artworks that make history relevant and bring a fresh perspective to the age in which we live. The gallery’s unique location in the historical buildings and grounds of Lauritz de Thurah’s Baroque complex is an integrated part of the exhibition profile. It is precisely this context that makes it possible to bring contemporary art into close contact with the historical material Gammel Holtegaard is made of.The Baroque garden is thus seen as an extended gallery, and exhibitions there are as carefully curated and presented as the indoor ones in the annual programme. Gammel Holtegaard has a diverse year-round programme of events and activities relating to the exhibitions and to Gammel Holtegaard itself. These include artist talks, performances, talks, debates, garden tours, concerts, and much more.Approx travel time from Copenhagen Central Station 40 mins.Current exhibition: In the Realm of Fantasy, March 3rd - August 6th 2023 In the early 1900s Swedish painter Isaac Grünewald (1889-1946) both fascinated and outraged people in Sweden and Denmark with his vividly coloured modern paintings, flamboyant lifestyle, and staunch belief in a new style of decorative, expressive painting. The exhibition is a solo presentation of Grünewald’s works, reflecting the colourful, expressionistic qualities of his mentor Matisse, but also charting his discovery of a direction of his own as a Scandinavian modernist. Isaac Grünewald was one of a kind, and his oeuvre points to a new, Nordic style of decorative expressionism and the independent movement it became.  

KØS is Denmark's only museum dedicated to art in public spaces. Enjoy changing exhibitions, events and debates about unique forms of art that we encounter in public spaces. Go exploring indoors over the three floors or outdoors on the artistic forecourt of artist Ann Lislegaard. KØS Museum of Art in Public Spaces is dedicated to researching, promoting, and debating public art nationally and internationally. The museum exhibits, produces and promotes art projects by national and international artists, initiates research that boosts the field theoretically, and collects and registers the material and digital traces of public art projects to ensure they are accessible in the present and preserved for posterity. Combine your visit with a trip to KØS Café and museum shop with many exclusive design items. Free guided tours the first Sunday of every month.Approx travel time from Copenhagen Central Station 35 mins.

Munkeruphus is a former country house in a landscape ground, close to the Øresund coast, between Dronningmølle and Gilleleje. A rare example of American Art and Crafts influence in Danish architecture, the building now serves as an exhibition space, a café and a small gift- and bookshop run by the Munkeruphus Trust. Current Exhibitions: Louise Campbell, Støj på Linjen April 7th - August 6th. In 1958 it was acquired by artist and designer Gunnar Aagaard Andersen and his wife. Aagaard had previously lived in France from 1946 to 1951 where he had co-founded Groupe Espace, a collaborative between artists and architects who worked with spatial art, and he made it the centre of an active artistic environment with many visiting colleagues visiting from abroad. In 1986 the house was purchased by the Capital Region Authority and subsequently listed by the Danish Heritage Agency. For a few years it was left empty but in the autumn of 1988 it was ceded to a foundation with the aim of transforming it into an exhibition space for changing exhibitions. It was renovated with support from private benefactors and opened the doors to its first exhibition in 1989. The garden at Munkeruphus is 5 acres with winding paths, great old trees, open lawns and beautiful views through a gully and down slopes to the beach. The view from the beach reveals the hills of Kullen in Sweden, the lighthouse at Nakkehoved, and Hornbæk. Munkeruphus itself is an architectural gem. Built in colonial style with wooden cladding and a high shingled roof. The proportions and colours are combined with consideration for both detail and the building as a whole. There is also a small shop, a charming café with views of the sea, and a large garden with sculptures and outside dining. Events, guided tours, and workshops are held during the summer months.  Come and discover a unique gallery with a fascinating history and a stunning location!Approx travel time from Copenhagen Central Station 1h 30 minsFind Munkeruphus on Instagram and Facebook.

Statues in heathery hills and concrete architecture Men and women in bronze are looking over the heathery hills in the park. And in the impressive octagonal room in the museum, where the ceiling is 11 metres above you, you find more men and women, now in white plaster. It is a very special experience walking around in Rudolph Tegner’s Museum and the Statue Park – a calm yet intense experience where beautiful nature and bombastic concrete architecture are combined.   Find the easiest way to the Rudolph Tegners Museum Use the route-planner in the COpenhagen Card app the find the easiest reoute. A walk in Russia The natural resort where you find Rudolph Tegner’s statues is called Russia. The rather special name relates to the remoteness of the place. However, from Russia and Rudolph Tegner’s Museum to the nearest town, i.e. Dronningmølle in North Sealand, is only 2 kilometres. In the park, you find 14 Rudolph Tegner statues while walking around the heathery hills outside the museum. See the art in Rudolph Tegner’s Statue Park. Almost like a church The museum room was designed by Rudolph Tegner himself with the purpose of housing all his artworks. It was built in 1937-38, and when walking through the large port, you almost feel like being in a church room. The solid walls, the high ceiling and the absence of large windows make all sounds resonate between the statues. The permanent collection counts 355 of Rudolph Tegner’s artworks. Most of them are originals in plaster; others are in bronze and marble. Climbing trees and activities for children Children are welcome at the museum. In Statue Park, there are climbing trees. You can also go treasure hunting or orienteering during your visit – both require that you have information about the artworks. If you want to be creative, you can visit the drawing workshop to try to draw various artworks. Activities for children all over North Sealand. Søren’s Café When you have walked the hills and experienced the octagonal museum room, you can visit the café where you can get lunch or a cup of coffee. The café at Rudolph Tegner’s Museum is open in the summer half. They serve coffee, tea, cake, sandwiches, ice cream, etc. Here you find the opening hours of Café Søren at Rudolph Tegner’s Museum. One of Denmark’s great sculptors Rudolph Tegner was educated at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in 1893. His art was very controversial at that time. His work is intense, dramatic and huge and comes under the art form called vitalism. And they formed a great contrast to other Danish sculptors such as Bertel Thorvaldsen. For a great part of his artistic life, Rudolph Tegner lived in France and 1916; he bought the area outside Dronningmølle, where he constructed his museum. Here, he is buried together with his wife, Elna. Combine your trip to Tegner's museum with a nice day-trip to the beach town Hornbæk