Cycling the City
Museums & Galleries
24
4
With an unrivalled 400km network of bike-friendly infrastructure, a brand new city bike scheme, a flat-as-a-pancake landscape and a car-driving population well trained in not killing cyclists, you can't get more like a local than this.
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Dyrehaven
Sights
20
5
On the southern edge of the park you'll find 400 year-old Bakken, the oldest existing amusement park in the world. Combined with a trip to nearby Bellevue with its long sandy beach, this area makes a great day out for all the family.
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Local Experience
Hygge & Happiness: Copenhagen City Tour
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Duration
3.5 h
Languages
English, Danish
B&W Loppemarked
Sights
32
3
Apart from the treasure trove of goodies you'll unearth here, it's also well worth checking out the surrounding area. Once part of a thriving harbour, Holmen is now undergoing regeneration, so grab a bike and explore the abandoned warehouses and shipyards before heading over to gawk at the newly built opera house.
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Christiania
49
8
Today, Christiania is a refreshing green spot in the middle of a busy city. Small local workshops, cafes and organic restaurants attract visitors and offer all sorts of experiences. The self-governing and autonomous community has roughly 1000 inhabitants.
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Assistens Kirkegård
22
3
Slap bang in the middle of vibrant and noisy Nørrebro, this peaceful cemetery is filled with secluded corners where you can chill out with a book, steal a romantic kiss or grill on a grave over a few beers with friends.
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
Museums & Galleries
25
4
Louisiana isn't actually in Copenhagen, but is well worth the 45-minute S-train journey up the coast. And since there are so many other coastal attractions to be found along the way such as beaches, small fishing villages and fortifications, it makes for a great start to a day trip.
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Netto-Bådene
Museums & Galleries
19
6
Guides talk you through a potted history of the city in several European languages as you float past the Royal Palace, the Little Mermaid, Christianshavn and the Parliament. You can start the tour at either Nyhavn or Holmens Kanal, and there are 2-5 departures per hour.
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Tivoli
Museums & Galleries
18
3
For children in Copenhagen, a trip to Tivoli is something like a must or tradition. As mentioned, it's fairly expensive, but a great places for kids and the childish at the same time. It's also one of the two oldest parks of it's kind in the world. The other one if a bit outside the city.
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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Museums & Galleries
20
3
The centre of the building opens up to reveal a glass-roofed, sub-tropical winter garden filled with statues, palm trees, a fountain and a tea room. Don't miss the eerie ancient Egyptian section in the basement, replete with mummies and wood-carved coffins.
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Kastrup Søbad
Sights
18
4
Whether you’re an architecture nut or are simply looking for a fun seaside hangout, this clever construction is worth checking out. It’s a scenic half-hour cycle from the city centre and is easily reachable by metro. If you stop by during the colder months, you’ll probably see a few brave locals skinny-dipping (it’s a Scandinavian thing).
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Cinemateket
Restaurants
17
1
Aside from the wealth of films being screened each month, Cinemateket also hosts weekly film quizzes and live music events. The film library houses an infinite and freely available collection and the on-site restaurant, Sult, is well-regarded but on the pricey side.
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Den Sorte Diamant
Museums & Galleries
13
1
No one's suggesting you should spend your holiday reading in a library, but with special events including live concerts, theatre and film screenings, and a building so beautiful you're going to want to lick it, you'll find plenty of motivation to stick around and keep shtum.
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Superkilen
Things To Do
16
1
What is special about Superkilen is that it is filled with tools, benches, swings, wastebaskets and other equipment representing the multitude of places around the globe from which Nørrebro’s population originate. They tell the world that the city of Copenhagen has roots in many countries and harnesses this diversity.
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Bolsjefabrikken
17
1
Bolsjefabrikken's events include Ludomanic Monday cafe nights where you can play board games and table tennis, underground music concerts on Saturdays, various artist workshops and even a free bike repair workshop on Wednesdays.
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Botanisk Have
Sights
13
1
The cactus and palm houses are particularly fascinating, and with the recent opening of an outdoor café offering views of the whole garden, this is a great place to finish off your visit.
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