Discover Copenhagen’s 200 best Elegant Eye spots for your trip

Nyhavn

★ 4.7 · 8,996 reviews

Wander along Nyhavn, Copenhagen's most photographed canal. Stroll past rows of colourful townhouses and antique wooden ships, then settle at a waterfront café to watch the harbour life go by.

Louisiana Museum of Modern Art

★ 4.7 · 17,878 reviews

Escape to Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, perched by the water at Humlebæk. Wander indoor galleries and outdoor sculpture-park lawns, take in temporary shows, and pause at the cafe before heading back by train.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

★ 4.6 · 15,264 reviews

Discover Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, Copenhagen's temple of antique sculpture and 19th-century art in Indre By. Wander among Mediterranean statues, French and Danish masters, and the palm-filled Winter Garden.

Tivoli Gardens

★ 4.5 · 94,671 reviews

Step into Tivoli Gardens, the century-old amusement park in the middle of Copenhagen. Ride the antique roller coaster, stroll the gardens, and catch a concert or theatre show before dinner at one of the restaurants.

Frederik's Church

★ 4.6 · 10,858 reviews

Step inside Frederik's Church, the Marble Church beneath Scandinavia's biggest dome. Admire the soaring circular interior, and if timing allows, join one of the small dome visits for a view over central Copenhagen.

Kronborg Castle

★ 4.6 · 18,366 reviews

Step into the castle behind Hamlet at Kronborg, perched right on the Øresund. Wander through the banqueting hall and royal chambers, then walk the waterfront grounds with Sweden in view across the strait.

Jægersborg Dyrehave

★ 4.8 · 1,077 reviews

Step into Jægersborg Dyrehave, a woodland reserve just 20 minutes from Copenhagen where wild deer roam beneath ancient oaks. Walk or cycle the long forest paths toward the Baroque palace, watching for herds along the way.

Grundtvigs Kirke

★ 4.7 · 3,238 reviews

Seek out Grundtvig's Church in northwest Copenhagen, a brick landmark that looks like a giant organ. Walk the nave to see the patterned brickwork and Gothic-style vaulting up close.

The King's Garden

★ 4.6 · 13,962 reviews

Wander into The King's Garden, Copenhagen's oldest royal park right beside Rosenborg Castle. Follow tree-lined paths past flower beds and pavilions, then settle on a lawn in the heart of the city.

The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage

★ 4.7 · 4,094 reviews

Settle into The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage, Copenhagen's historic Royal Danish Theatre on Kongens Nytorv. Take in a ballet, opera or concert beneath chandeliers and decorated ceilings in a 19th-century hall.

Church of Our Saviour

★ 4.6 · 10,299 reviews

Climb the Church of Our Saviour, whose spire is wrapped by an exterior spiral staircase. Work up the 400 steps to a narrow summit with panoramic views across Copenhagen's rooftops and harbour.

Rosenborg Castle

★ 4.6 · 27,764 reviews

Explore Rosenborg Castle, Copenhagen's Renaissance royal palace in the heart of the King's Garden. Walk through period royal chambers and see the Danish crown jewels and regalia up close.

Amalienborg Palace

★ 4.5 · 33,174 reviews

Step into Amalienborg, where the Danish royal family still lives around a grand octagonal square. Tour the museum's royal interiors and treasury, then watch the guards in front of the palaces.

Det Kgl. Bibliotek, The Royal Library

★ 4.6 · 1,949 reviews

Step inside Copenhagen's Royal Library, better known as the Black Diamond. Walk through the glass atrium, watch the harbour light play on the walls, and browse displayed items from the national collections.

Frederiksberg Have

★ 4.7 · 6,882 reviews

Wander Frederiksberg Have, an English-style garden of canals, lakes and bridges around an 18th-century palace. Follow the waterways at a relaxed pace and pause on the open green lawns.

Alchemist

★ 4.8 · 820 reviews

Step into Alchemist, Copenhagen's immersive take on fine dining where the evening is as theatrical as the food. Spend around four hours moving through inventive, sensory courses, with a sommelier pairing if you want the full experience.

Indre By

Explore Indre By, the historic heart of Copenhagen. Walk from the royal palaces of Amalienborg through boutique-lined streets and past museums, pausing at cafés as the old city unfolds around you.

Geranium

★ 4.7 · 984 reviews

Step into Geranium, the eighth-floor tasting-menu restaurant in Østerbro. Work through carefully paced courses, pick a drink pairing from the menu letter, and take in the panoramic city views between dishes.

Thorvaldsens Museum

★ 4.5 · 1,666 reviews

Slip into Thorvaldsens Museum, a canalside neoclassical building that doubles as Bertel Thorvaldsen's resting place. Stroll three bright floors of sculpture and antiquities set in elegant, atmospheric halls.

Illums Bolighus

★ 4.4 · 3,035 reviews

Browse Scandinavian design in a flagship store for homeware and interiors. A stylish stop for couples and design lovers in Copenhagen.

Tivoli Gardens Entry Ticket & Ride Pass

★ 4.7 · 3,865 reviews

Make a day of it with the Tivoli Gardens Entry Ticket & Ride Pass in central Copenhagen. Ride the roller coasters as often as you like, then wander the historic gardens as the park fills with evening light.

Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle and Roskilde Tour

★ 4.9 · 2,227 reviews

Trade Copenhagen's city streets for a full day of Danish castles and Viking heritage. Visit Kronborg, Frederiksborg Castle, Roskilde Cathedral and the Viking Ship Museum with a driver-guide handling the logistics.

Royal Copenhagen

★ 4.6 · 591 reviews

Step into Royal Copenhagen, the historic Indre By flagship of Denmark's celebrated porcelain house. Admire current designs, wander up to the on-site museum of past collections, and learn how the china is made from the friendly staff.

Gefion Fountain

★ 4.6 · 3,096 reviews

Stop at the Gefion Fountain and meet the Norse goddess driving her four oxen. Study the dramatic bronze sculpture and the spray of water before continuing along the waterfront to the Little Mermaid.

HAY House

★ 4.4 · 1,002 reviews

Browse Danish furniture and home accessories in a stylish multi-floor showroom. A stop for design lovers who want a souvenir with style.

CopenHill

★ 4.5 · 2,572 reviews

Ski, hike or climb on the roof of a power plant with views across Copenhagen. A quirky stop for travellers who like unusual places.

Christiansborg Palace

★ 4.6 · 22,793 reviews

Explore Christiansborg Palace, where Denmark's government sits above the ruins of medieval castles. Walk through gilded reception rooms and the Great Hall, then descend to the remains below.

Church of Our Lady (Copenhagen Cathedral)

★ 4.5 · 3,820 reviews

Visit the Church of Our Lady, Copenhagen's neoclassical cathedral. Walk the nave lined with Thorvaldsen's marble statues of Christ and the twelve apostles in a calm, uncluttered interior.

Palmehuset

★ 4.5 · 689 reviews

Step into Palmehuset, the glass palm house of Copenhagen's botanical garden, where the air turns warm and tropical. Climb to the upper gallery to look down on the palms, then look for butterflies.

The Playhouse

★ 4.5 · 2,638 reviews

Head to The Playhouse, the striking theatre standing right on Copenhagen's harbour. Catch a stage performance, or pair the building's waterfront setting with dinner overlooking the water and the city skyline.