Discover Copenhagen’s 35 best Landmark Hunter spots for your trip

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.

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.

The Little Mermaid

★ 4.1 · 40,417 reviews

Meet Copenhagen's most famous statue, the Little Mermaid, perched on her rock at Langelinie. Follow the harbour promenade to reach her, then take a few minutes for photos and the waterfront view.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Canal Cruise with Guide

★ 4.6 · 12,918 reviews

Climb aboard the Canal Cruise with Guide in Indre By for an easy hour on the water. Glide past royal palaces, the Little Mermaid and the old stock exchange while commentary explains the city around you.

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.

Kongens Nytorv

★ 4.5 · 20,424 reviews

Start your Copenhagen walk at Kongens Nytorv, the city's grand cobbled square. Circle the Christian V statue, take in the Royal Danish Theatre and Hotel d'Angleterre, and rest on a bench among the flower beds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Exclusive Guided Boat Tour

★ 4.8 · 2,495 reviews

Slip aboard the Exclusive Guided Boat Tour, a twelve-seat electric boat in the heart of Copenhagen. Spend about 65 minutes cruising the canals with a local guide who brings the city's history to life with humour.

Elephant Gate and Tower

Find the Elephant Gate and Tower, one of Vesterbro's most unusual architectural sights. Study the elephant sculptures and ornate detailing up close, then continue exploring the neighbourhood on foot.

Frederiksberg Slot

★ 4.5 · 1,154 reviews

Walk up through Frederiksberg Garden to the hilltop Frederiksberg Palace. Admire its Italian Baroque facade from the grounds and follow the quiet trails around the park.

Cirkelbroen

★ 4.6 · 427 reviews

Cross Cirkelbroen, a circular bridge whose masts echo the harbour's sailing ships. Walk or cycle its curving deck, then look back from the canal edge, close to the Black Diamond.

Inderhavnsbroen

★ 4.5 · 851 reviews

Cross Inderhavnsbroen, the sleek pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Inner Harbour. Take in the harbour views and the modern design as you link two sides of the city on foot.

St Alban's Church

★ 4.7 · 1,053 reviews

Pause at St Alban's Church, Copenhagen's English Anglican church beside Kastellet. Admire the spire and stained glass windows, then step into the calm interior and the surrounding park.

Church of Holmen

★ 4.6 · 910 reviews

Pop into Holmens Kirke, a 17th-century church facing Christiansborg Palace. Study the carved oak altarpiece and pulpit under the barrel-vaulted ceiling, and linger if the organ is playing.

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★ 4.3 · 927 reviews

Get your bearings on the City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus across Copenhagen. Ride between Nyhavn, the palaces, Christiania and Carlsberg with audio commentary, getting off wherever you want a closer look.

Church of the Holy Spirit

★ 4.5 · 811 reviews

Step off busy Strøget into Helligåndskirken, one of Copenhagen's oldest churches with 13th-century roots. Take a few quiet minutes inside the historic nave before rejoining the shopping crowds.

Knippelsbro

★ 4.5 · 927 reviews

Cross Knippelsbro, the green-columned movable bridge between Christianshavn and Slotsholmen. Pause midway for harbour views and the modern seafront skyline, especially around sunset.

Christians Kirke

★ 4.5 · 364 reviews

Slip into Christians Kirke, a quiet church tucked away from the crowds in Indre By. Admire the slender spire outside, then step in to see the square seating plan and its calm, uncluttered interior.

Jesus Church

★ 4.5 · 342 reviews

Discover Jesus Church in Valby, a church built by the Carlsberg family with an Italian-style bell tower. Admire the ornate exterior and, if you time it right, descend into the crypt.

Lund and Malmö 2-Country Tour

★ 4.7 · 4,687 reviews

Cross two countries in a single day on the Lund and Malmö 2-Country Tour from Copenhagen. Ride a coach and ferry via Helsingør, explore two Swedish towns at your own pace, and return over the Øresund Bridge.