Best Things to Do in Copenhagen for Families with Teens

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

From the classic Tivoli Gardens Entry Ticket & Ride Pass and Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

🎭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

🎨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.

⚽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

🎭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.

⚽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

⚽Sport$$ · Mid-range

Kayak Republic

★ 4.4 · 435 reviews

Paddle through Copenhagen's canals in a kayak and finish with a drink by the water. A fun outing for couples, families and groups.

🍂

Best season

Summer

⚽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.

⚽Sport

Kayak Tour in Copenhagen Harbor

★ 4.7 · 119 reviews

Paddle through Copenhagen Harbor on a guided kayak tour that shows the city from the water. Glide past historic buildings and Christianshavn's canals while your guide shares stories of waterfront churches and underwater sculptures.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🎭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.

🌳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

⚽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

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

🍽️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.

🎭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

🎭Entertainment$$ · Mid-range

Escape Room

★ 4.9 · 242 reviews

Take on the Escape Room in central Copenhagen with your friends or partner. Follow clues, crack codes and race the clock under the guidance of live hosts.

🧭Tours

Guided Segway Tour

★ 4.9 · 726 reviews

Glide along Copenhagen's waterfront on a guided Segway tour. After a quick lesson, you will ride past the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn and Amalienborg with radio commentary in your ear.

🚶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

🎨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.

🎨Museum$$ · Mid-range

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.

🌳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.

🧭Tours

City Highlights Bike Tour with Christiania Visit

★ 4.9 · 149 reviews

Cycle Copenhagen's highlights and Christiania on a 2.5-hour guided ride with a local. Pass royal buildings and the waterfront, then pull up for a visit inside the free town.

🎨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.

🏛️Landmark$$ · Mid-range

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.

🧭Tours

Copenhagen Highlights 3-Hour Bike Tour with Local Guide

★ 4.8 · 1,715 reviews

Cycle Copenhagen's highlights on a three-hour guided tour with a local. Glide along flat routes past royal buildings, Nyhavn and the Little Mermaid, stopping to hear the history behind each sight.

🌳NatureFree

Hellerup Strand

★ 4.4 · 524 reviews

Take a short ride north to Hellerup Strand, a local favourite beach close to the heart of Copenhagen. Stroll the shoreline, watch swimmers leap from the bridge, and linger for the sunset with a warm coffee.

🍂

Best season

Summer

🧭Tours

2-hour City Highlights Bike Tour

★ 4.7 · 759 reviews

Pedal through the heart of Copenhagen on a two-hour afternoon bike tour with a local guide. Roll past parliament, Rosenborg, Amalienborg and Nyhavn, pausing for stories and photo stops at the Little Mermaid.

🧭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

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

🎨Museum$ · Budget-friendly

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.

🧭Tours

3 Hours Private Bike Tour with a local Guide

★ 4.8 · 100 reviews

Explore Copenhagen your way on a private three-hour bike tour with a local guide. Choose your pace and priorities, cycling between landmarks and quiet corners with stops for photos, stories and breaks.

Best Things to Do in Copenhagen for Families with Teens

Copenhagen · 🎭 Entertainment

Tivoli Gardens Entry Ticket & Ride Pass

★ 4.7 · 3,865

From $58

Copenhagen · 🎨 Museum

Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket

★ 4.2 · 114

From $30

Copenhagen · ⚽ Sport

CopenHill

1h30