Discover Copenhagen’s 200 best spots for a Senior Travelers' trip

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.

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.

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.

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.

Landbohøjskolens Have

★ 4.7 · 1,695 reviews

Wander through Landbohøjskolens Have, a quiet university garden tucked into Frederiksberg. Follow narrow paths past labelled flowers, a rose garden and old trees, then rest on a shaded bench.

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.

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.

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.

Magasin du Nord

★ 4.2 · 17,449 reviews

Browse fashion, beauty and homeware in one of Scandinavia's oldest department stores. A convenient stop on a shopping day in the city centre.

Frederiksberg

Escape the city bustle in Frederiksberg, a green enclave inside Copenhagen. Stroll tree-lined avenues and garden paths at an easy pace, with plenty of space for a picnic or a café stop.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lumskebugten

★ 4.5 · 434 reviews

Step into Lumskebugten, a formal Danish restaurant dressed in maritime curios close to the Little Mermaid. Enjoy a traditional lunch of light classic dishes in elegant, old-school surroundings.

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.

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.

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.

Amaliehaven

★ 4.5 · 1,066 reviews

Pause at Amaliehaven, a tidy waterfront garden beside Amalienborg Palace. Sit near the large fountain, then wander through to the small garden for a quiet breather by the harbour.

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.

Østerbro

Stroll through Østerbro, Copenhagen's upscale northern district. Browse stylish shops and cafés, relax in its big park, and follow the waterfront toward the iconic Little Mermaid statue.

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.

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.

Restaurant Kronborg

★ 4.5 · 1,965 reviews

Step into Restaurant Kronborg, the old-school Indre By restaurant famed for hearty Danish home cooking. Try open sandwiches like the salmon smørrebrød and ask the friendly staff about aquavit.