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1. New Harbour Copenhagen

New Harbour Copenhagen

1 km
from city center
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From Kongens Nytorv at the central hallway to the southern part of Royal Playhouse, Nyhavn is a water canal and entertainment territory in Copenhagen. Incorporating a bohemian vibe throughout the district are cafés, restaurants, bars, and terraced houses, dating back to the 17th century.

2. Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens

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Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen is the second-oldest theme park in the world, located near the central station of Copenhagen. It offers a variety of attractions, from rides that give you an adrenaline rush to concerts and fine dining under the lights. There are several rides and shops as well.

3. Little Mermaid statue

Little Mermaid statue

3 km
from city center
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The Little Mermaid Statue sitting on the shore of “Langelinie” cruise harbour in the old port district of Nyhavn is the smallest yet the most beautiful attraction in the city. Made with bronze depicting a mermaid becoming human, Edvard Eriksen designed this 4.1 ft tall statue.

4. Stroget

Stroget

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from city center
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The Stroget shopping area, situated at the heart of Copenhagen, is the city's most prominent street for shopping enthusiasts. Straddling City Hall Square to Kongens Nytorv, the area is a shoppers' paradise offering a variety of designer brands, chains, accessories, and so on for every budget.

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5. The National Museum of Denmark

The National Museum of Denmark

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Located near Stroget the National Museum of Denmark is the largest in Denmark, showcasing the country's cultural history. It holds collections of antique treasures and artifacts from areas such as natural science, ethnology, archaeology, and ethnography.

6. Christiansborg Palace

Christiansborg Palace

1 km
from city center
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The Christiansborg Slot is a palace converted to serve as the Danish Parliament today and the seat of the country's executive, legislative, and judicial power. It contains beautifully crafted rooms like the Palace Chapel, Royal Stables, Danish Monarch Room, and Royal Reception Room.

7. Christiania

Christiania

2 km
from city center
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Located in Christianshavn near Copenhagen, Christiania is the hippie town in the area, known as the free town Christiania. Formerly a military base and now a car-free town, this urban environment features a spectacular display of modern street art on the walls of every building in the area.

8. Rosenborg Castle

Rosenborg Castle

1 km
from city center
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The Rosenborg Castle is one of the most spectacular buildings in the architectural style of the Dutch Renaissance. A wonderful collection of jewels, regalia, and royal riches have been displayed for 400 years in the Knights' Hall. Its interior has elaborate carvings, silver lions, thrones, and more.

9. The David Collection

The David Collection

1 km
from city center
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The David Collection is an art museum located in the neoclassical building of central Copenhagen next to the Rosenborg Castle, which displays an extensive collection of fine arts and applied arts. It has an incredible collection of Islamic art and pieces of early modern Danish art.

10. Bakken Amusement Park

Bakken Amusement Park

11 km
from city center
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One of the oldest amusement parks in the world, Bakken Amusement Park, is just 10 minutes from Dyrehaven in the northern area of Copenhagen. It is an amusement park that offers fun and excitement with its enthralling rides and its historical structure, giving it a unique character.

11. Church of Our Saviour

Church of Our Saviour

2 km
from city center
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Our Saviour's Church offers a spectacular view of central Copenhagen from its top and lies in Chirtianshavn. The highlight of the place is its spiral staircase with 400 stairs, which carries visitors to the top of the tower, where a golden globe sculpture representing the Lord Jesus Christ is situated.

12. Cisternerne

Cisternerne

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Cisternerne, a part of Frederiksberg Museums, is a space that exhibits contemporary art in the Sondermarken Park, a park located next to a cave under Frederiksberg Hill. The exhibition and the attraction combine art pieces, a fascinating illuminated old reservoir, and a cave.

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13. Frederiksberg Palace

Frederiksberg Palace

2 km
from city center
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Near Copenhagen Zoo, Frederiksberg Castle overlooks scenic hills and Frederiksberg Gardens. It houses ancient decorative pieces like Neptune Fountain or Marble Gallery of the King's Wing. The palace museum displays Denmark's rich history through paintings, applied art, furniture, portraits, etc.

14. Torvehallerne

Torvehallerne

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from city center
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Torvehallerne is an urban flea market space between Norreport Station and Dronning Louises Bridge. The market sells healthy foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, and plenty of ready-to-eat food. The market also is home to coffee shops and stalls offering coffee and sides.

15. The Round Tower Copenhagen

The Round Tower Copenhagen

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The Round Tower is a 17th-century astronomical observatory built in the heart of Copenhagen. Known as the Equestrian Staircase, the tower is best known for its 7.5-turn helical corridor that gives incredible city views when walking up its upper platform. The baroque-style building has spires.

16. Sondermarken

Sondermarken

3 km
from city center
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Sondermarken is a large park in the area that is bordered by the Valby and Carlsberg neighborhoods of the city and features ancient architecture and beautiful landscapes. There is a lake in the Park that offers an enchanting view during sunsets and a memorial mound.

17. Copenhagen Zoo

Copenhagen Zoo

3 km
from city center
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Known as one of the best European zoos, Copenhagen Zoo is a magnificent zoological park surrounded by both Sondermarken and Frederiksberg Gardens. The zoo, sprawling over an area of 11 hectares, has seven exhibitions: from the tropical zoo and Children's zoo to the exotic Nordic show and the Arctic Ring arena, providing more than 4,000 fascinating animals to watch and learn about.

18. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

2 km
from city center
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Located in the heart of Copenhagen, the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is an art museum with over 10,000 sculptures. The museum is commonly known as Glyptoteket, a museum specialising in Mediterranean antiquities from Egypt, Greece, and Rome that give a glimpse of the region's ancient culture. This museum also has a collection of some modern sculptures by French sculptor Auguste Rodin that add to its charm.

19. Copenhagen Opera House

Copenhagen Opera House

2 km
from city center
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Copenhagen Opera House is a national opera house whose architecture and interiors are modern and opulent. This architectural design includes aesthetic elements like oak bridges, spherical chandeliers, marble floors, bronze decor, gold leaves on the ceilings, and an old violin.

20. Amager Beach Park

Amager Beach Park

4 km
from city center
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Amager Beach Park, Copenhagen's largest beach, is located in the city's suburbs just 5 km from the city centre and is the perfect destination for a vacation getaway during the summer holidays or on a sunny day. The Amager beach park has a lagoon, sand dunes, and numerous beaches.

21. Kunsthal Charlottenborg

Kunsthal Charlottenborg

1 km
from city center
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Known as the official exhibition gallery of the Royal Danish Academy of Art, Kunsthal Charlottenborg is a beautifully constructed building in 1683 that offers beautiful exhibition spaces to display contemporary art worldwide. It also houses a bookstore, a bar, and a dining place.

22. Kastellet

Kastellet

2 km
from city center
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The Kastellet, situated near the little mermaid statue, is one of the most popular fortresses in the world. It is constructed in a pentagonal structure, with bastions on both sides of the buildings. It is a tranquil place with two museums that have some ancient defence artefacts.

23. Tycho Brahe Planetarium

Tycho Brahe Planetarium

1 km
from city center
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The Tycho Brahe Planetarium in Copenhagen is an advanced centre for astronomy and space research that aims to increase knowledge about the natural stars of the universe. The planetarium was established in 1989 at the southern end of the lake Skt Jorgens So in Copenhagen.

24. Amalienborg Palace

Amalienborg Palace

2 km
from city center
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The Amalienborg Palace is a classic palace built in the classic style of rococo, serving as a home for the Danish royal families. The central square in the palace houses a statue of Amalienborg's founder and is surrounded by Moltke's Palace, Schack's Palace, Levetzau's Palace, and Brockdorff's Palace.

25. Copenhagen City Hall

Copenhagen City Hall

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Copenhagen city hall is a landmark building that serves as the city's administrative center. Built-in the Art Nouveau style by architect Martin Nyrop in 1905, the building is famous for being the tallest in Copenhagen. It offers a scenic view of the city from the apex height of 105.6 meters.

26. The National Gallery of Denmark

The National Gallery of Denmark

1 km
from city center
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The Danish National Gallery of Art is a 14th-century Danish National Gallery with collections of foreign art, research documents, etc., located in Copenhagen center on the street of Solvgade. It displays about 9,000 sculptures and paintings.

27. Copenhagen Botanical Garden

Copenhagen Botanical Garden
Great For Family Outing

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Copenhagen Botanical Garden is a green oasis in the heart of the city. It is a living museum and home to Denmark's largest collection of plants from all over the world, including different species of plants including Danish, Perennial and Annual. The collection of 27 glass houses are particularly stunning.

28. Learn Skiing at Copenhill

Learn Skiing at Copenhill

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An industrial place beautifully turned into sociable, Copenhill located in Copenhagen, Denmark is the landmark of the city and new energy plant. This architectural masterpiece helps you to get a 360° panoramic view of Copenhagen city from the top of the building.

29. Enjoy at Jægersborggade

Enjoy at Jægersborggade

2 km
from city center
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The Jægersborggade Street in the Nørrebro neighbourhood is currently the busiest, most hip street in all of Copenhagen. Home to over 30 art galleries, this cosy street also is a place that hosts many organic produce, ceramics, jewellery, vintage clothes, wine bar and coffee shops.

30. Book a Canal Cruise

Book a Canal Cruise

1 km
from city center
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Copenhagen is a city with some of the most scenic landscapes. And the water is the best place to witness this spectacle. The Canal Cruise Copenhagen takes you through the many canals belonging to the city while overlooking some of the most famous and beautiful sites of tourist attractions.

31. Take a Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Take a Hop-on Hop-off Tour

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from city center
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Hop-on hop-off tours in Copenhagen allow one to explore the city’s major attractions through Open rooftop buses that run on particular routes following a particular timetable. One can get on and get off these buses anytime during the validity of their pass and explore the city at their own pace.

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The top activities in Copenhagen are Copenhagen Card, Copenhagen Canal Tour, Tivoli Gardens Skip-the-Line Ticket in Copenhagen, Copenhagen Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat Pass, Copenhagen Canal Tour with Tivoli Gardens Admission Ticket, Copenhagen City Sightseeing Bus Pass.

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