Be it sea or canal, water surrounds Copenhagen. A network of bridges and drawbridges connects the two main islands—Zealand and Amager—on which Copenhagen is built. The seafaring atmosphere is indelible, especially around the districts of Nyhavn and Christianshavn.
Copenhagen is small, with most sights within 2½ square km (1 square mile) at its center. Sightseeing, especially downtown, is best done on foot. Or follow the example of the Danes and rent a bike.
Surrounded by canals on three sides, the massive granite Christiansborg Castle is where the queen officially receives guests. From 1441 until...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesOne of the best museums of its kind in Europe, the Nationalmuseet is inside an 18th-century royal residence that's peaked by massive overhead...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesCopenhagen's best-known attraction, conveniently next to its main train station, attracts an astounding 4 million people from mid-April to mid...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesThe four identical rococo buildings occupying this square have housed royals since 1784. It's still the queen's winter residence. The Christian...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesA large, ornate chimney makes this mid-19th-century brewery visible from a distance. J. C. Jacobsen, one of Denmark's most important historical...Read More
Somewhat overhyped, this 1913 statue commemorates Hans Christian Andersen's lovelorn Little Mermaid. (You may want to read the original Hans...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesThe exquisite antiquities and a world-class collection of impressionist masterpieces make this one of Copenhagen's most important museums. The...Read More
View Tours and ActivitiesOld-master paintings—including works by Rubens, Rembrandt, Titian, El Greco, and Fragonard—as well as a comprehensive array of antique and 20th...Read More
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