Best Things to Do in Copenhagen for Families with Young Kids

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Discover Copenhagen’s 200 best spots for a Families with Young Kids' trip

From the classic Copenhagen Zoo and Experimentarium, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

Copenhagen Zoo

★ 4.4 · 26,714 reviews

Spend a day at Copenhagen Zoo, set in the green heart of Frederiksberg. Walk beneath Foster's elephant house, watch polar bears in the Arctic habitat, and queue for a look at the pandas.

🎭Entertainment$$ · Mid-range

Experimentarium

★ 4.4 · 2,232 reviews

Spend the day at Experimentarium in Hellerup, a science centre built for touching and testing. Try the interactive exhibits, catch a live demonstration, and let the kids burn off energy on the rooftop playground.

🎭Entertainment$$ · Mid-range

Den Blå Planet

★ 4.4 · 21,731 reviews

Dive into Den Blå Planet, the whirlpool-shaped aquarium at Copenhagen's coast. Wander through habitats from rivers to reefs, touch the rays, and finish in the outdoor butterfly area.

🎭Entertainment

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.

🎭Entertainment

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.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🎭Entertainment$ · Budget-friendly

Dyrehavsbakken

★ 4.3 · 23,183 reviews

Wander through Dyrehavsbakken, the wooded fairground in Klampenborg. Ride vintage attractions and rollercoasters, snack on churros, then stroll into the nearby forest in search of deer.

🍂

Best season

Summer

⚽SportFree

Havnebadet Islands Brygge

★ 4.5 · 1,077 reviews

Swim in the harbour with locals at a free, summer favourite in central Copenhagen. A refreshing stop for families and couples on a hot day.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🎭Entertainment$$ · Mid-range

Planetarium | Denmark

★ 3.9 · 1,233 reviews

Look up at Planetarium Denmark, where a giant domed screen turns the universe into a film. Watch a full-dome space show, then wander the exhibitions on astronomy and the Earth before heading back out.

🌳NatureFree

Ørstedsparken

★ 4.5 · 5,513 reviews

Step into Ørstedsparken, a lakeside green pocket a few minutes from Nørreport station. Follow the winding paths around the duck pond, sit on the lawns, or let the children loose in the playground.

🎨MuseumFree

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.

🌳NatureFree

Valbyparken

★ 4.6 · 4,366 reviews

Head out to Valbyparken, a vast green park in Copenhagen's southwest with themed gardens and a beach nearby. Wander between playgrounds and flower beds, spot the llamas, or simply spread out a picnic.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🌳NatureFree

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.

🌳NatureFree

Svanemølle Beach

★ 4.4 · 343 reviews

Cycle to Svanemølle Beach, a quiet local stretch of sand and shallow water north of the centre. Swim, sunbathe or simply relax by the harbour with fewer crowds than at the bigger beaches.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🎨Museum

Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★ 4.2 · 114 reviews

Test your eyes and your sense of balance at the Museum of Illusions in Indre By. Tilt through rooms that distort size and gravity, spin through the vortex tunnel and solve puzzles while collecting photos that look impossible.

🌳NatureFree

Amager Beachpark

★ 4.6 · 11,023 reviews

Spend a beach day at Amager Beachpark without ever leaving Copenhagen. Swim, stroll the long sandy shoreline among the dunes, and stop at a kiosk for ice cream or coffee.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🌳NatureFree

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.

🎨MuseumFree

Politimuseet

★ 4.4 · 947 reviews

Visit Politimuseet in Nørrebro, a free museum devoted to police work and crime investigation. Look over police cars, follow the history of investigation, and study the serial-killer exhibits.

🍽️Food$$ · Mid-range

Reffen - Copenhagen Street Food

★ 4.6 · 13,429 reviews

Wander through Reffen, Copenhagen's sprawling street food market, and see why it draws crowds all year. Sample dishes from stalls around the world, grab a local beer and settle in for the entertainment.

🌳NatureFree

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.

⚽Sport$$ · Mid-range

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.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🚶NeighborhoodsFree

Islands Brygge

★ 4.6 · 230 reviews

Spend an afternoon at Islands Brygge, Copenhagen's relaxed harbourfront. Swim in the Harbour Bath, spread out a picnic on the lawns, or linger over a drink at a promenade café.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🌳NatureFree

Søndermarken

★ 4.5 · 3,948 reviews

Enjoy Søndermarken, Frederiksberg's old royal hunting ground turned people's park. Stroll beneath mature trees, spread out on the lawns, and peek over toward the neighbouring zoo.

🎨Museum

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.

🍽️Food

Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu

★ 4.3 · 473 reviews

Settle in at Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen for a relaxed, no-fuss meal surrounded by music memorabilia. Pick the two-course Acoustic or three-course Electric menu and enjoy a main of your choice with priority seating.

⚽Sport$ · Budget-friendly

Blocs & Walls

★ 4.6 · 807 reviews

Try both bouldering and rope climbing in a central Copenhagen gym. A beginner-friendly spot for families and climbers on a rainy day.

🧭Tours

Six Forgotten Giant Sculptures Tour by Bus

★ 4.8 · 86 reviews

Leave the city behind on the Six Forgotten Giant Sculptures Tour by Bus. Ride out to the western countryside and walk through woods and fields to meet Thomas Dambo's recycled-wood giants one by one.

🌳NatureFree

Fælledparken

★ 4.5 · 6,052 reviews

Explore Fælledparken, Copenhagen's big, busy green heart in Østerbro. Cross open fields, watch skaters and footballers in action, and let the kids loose on the playground.

🍂

Best season

Summer

⚽Sport$ · Budget-friendly

Beta Boulders Østerbro

★ 4.9 · 270 reviews

Boulder in a friendly neighbourhood gym loved by locals in Copenhagen. A fun, active stop for families and climbers of every level.

🌳NatureFree

Bellevue Beach

★ 4.5 · 406 reviews

Head to Bellevue Beach, a short train ride from Copenhagen, for sand and sea beside Arne Jacobsen's design. Swim, play volleyball, or lounge near the lifeguard towers and cabins.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🌳NatureFree

Østre Anlæg

★ 4.5 · 2,566 reviews

Wander through Østre Anlæg, a historic park of ponds, sculptures and open meadows next to the SMK gallery. Circle the water at an easy pace, then pick a bench and enjoy the quiet.

Best Things to Do in Copenhagen for Families with Young Kids

Copenhagen · 🎭 Entertainment

Copenhagen Zoo

★ 4.4 · 26,714

From $35

Copenhagen · 🎭 Entertainment

Experimentarium

2h30

★ 4.4 · 2,232

Copenhagen · 🎭 Entertainment

Den Blå Planet

★ 4.4 · 21,731