Discover Copenhagen’s 200 best Culture Explorer spots for your trip

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

SMK – Statens Museum for Kunst

★ 4.6 · 6,771 reviews

Step into SMK, the National Gallery of Denmark in central Copenhagen. Move through centuries of art from Renaissance masterpieces to modern works, and catch a temporary exhibition along the way.

National Museum of Denmark

★ 4.5 · 14,419 reviews

Explore the National Museum of Denmark, set in an 18th-century mansion in central Copenhagen. Trace Danish history from the first settlers onward, with the Viking collections as a standout.

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.

The Open Air Museum

★ 4.6 · 3,457 reviews

Travel back in time at The Open Air Museum, where farms and houses from 1650 to 1940 sit in open countryside near Kongens Lyngby. Wander between historic buildings, meet old livestock breeds and chat with costumed staff.

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.

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.

David Collection

★ 4.7 · 1,888 reviews

Walk into the David Collection for Islamic art displayed in an elegantly designed setting. Study detailed craftsmanship and the European and Danish early modern sections, with free entry and room to linger.

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.

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.

DR Koncerthuset

★ 4.6 · 6,344 reviews

Experience a performance at DR Koncerthuset, Copenhagen's landmark concert hall in Amager. Settle into the 1,800-seat main hall and listen to the National Symphony Orchestra or a jazz and pop gig with outstanding acoustics.

Assistens Cemetery

★ 4.7 · 612 reviews

Wander Assistens Cemetery, a peaceful park-like graveyard in Nørrebro dating from 1760. Seek out the graves of Kierkegaard and Hans Christian Andersen, then rest on a bench among the trees.

Designmuseum Danmark

★ 4.3 · 8,561 reviews

Spend time at Designmuseum Danmark, an 18th-century rococo building full of Danish and international design. Trace industrial design through the centuries and catch the temporary exhibition.

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.

Museum Ordrupgaard

★ 4.5 · 1,459 reviews

Head north to Museum Ordrupgaard in Charlottenlund for art and Danish design in a quiet garden setting. See the collection, admire the architecture, and step into Finn Juhl's former home on the grounds.

Copenhagen City Hall

★ 4.6 · 1,777 reviews

Step inside Copenhagen City Hall, a richly decorated 1905 building with a handsome facade. See the interior, the heart motifs underfoot, and Jens Olsen's World Clock.

Copenhagen War Museum

★ 4.5 · 2,553 reviews

Explore the Copenhagen War Museum inside Christian IV's centuries-old arsenal. Browse cannons, muskets, models and modern military kit, following stories told in both Danish and English.

Kastellet

★ 4.6 · 3,462 reviews

Wander Kastellet, Copenhagen's star-shaped fortress with grassy ramparts. Circle the earthworks, pass the military buildings at its centre, and pause for a quiet moment away from the city bustle.

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.

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.

Danish War Museum Entry Ticket

★ 4.7 · 128 reviews

Discover the Danish War Museum inside Christian IV's old arsenal in Indre By. Walk past armour, artillery and naval models, then reach the modern conflict exhibitions covering Denmark's recent missions abroad.

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.

Hirschsprung Collection

★ 4.6 · 826 reviews

Slip into the Hirschsprung Collection, a small gallery in a park devoted to Danish art. See works by Hammershøi and other masters, then browse the museum shop.

ARKEN Museum of Contemporary Art

★ 4.3 · 5,152 reviews

Head out to ARKEN in Ishøj for contemporary art in a building as bold as the shows inside. Move through rotating exhibitions and the permanent painting, sculpture and photography collection, then pause at the cafe.

Trinitatis Kirke

★ 4.5 · 1,053 reviews

Slip into Trinitatis Kirke, a peaceful church in central Copenhagen. Admire the elegant architecture and, if you are lucky, hear the organ being practised in the quiet interior.