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From the classic Tivoli Gardens and Canal Cruise with Guide, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
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★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 2,638 reviews
Head to The Playhouse, the striking theatre standing right on Copenhagen's harbour. Catch a stage performance, or pair the building's waterfront setting with dinner overlooking the water and the city skyline.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 371 reviews
Take the helm of an Electric Boat Rental in Copenhagen, no licence needed. After a short briefing, steer your own quiet boat along the harbour and canals, picnic in hand, for as long as you've booked.
★ 4.7 · 5,241 reviews
Settle in at Bastard Café, Copenhagen's board-game haven in the centre of town. Pick a game from the huge shelves, order a beer or coffee, and lose a few hours at your table.
★ 4.5 · 417 reviews
Spend an evening at Cinemateket, Copenhagen's home of film culture. Catch a Danish or international film on one of three screens, then linger over a drink at the cafe or on the rooftop.
★ 4.7 · 406 reviews
Join the Old Canals and Hidden Gems Social Boat Tour for a different side of Copenhagen. Spend three hours on a small boat exploring lesser-known waterways while chatting with the captain about architecture, sustainability and Danish life.
★ 4.4 · 1,958 reviews
Catch a film at Grand Teatret, Copenhagen's elegant cinema running since 1913. Watch an arthouse or mainstream screening in comfortable seats, then relax in the cafe among art exhibits and books.
★ 3.3 · 1,746 reviews
Head out to Big Bowl Entertainment Centre in Valby for a classic night of bowling. Roll a few frames on one of 22 lanes, shoot some pool, and grab food or a drink on site.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.6 · 171 reviews
Settle in for the Sip & Sail Canal Cruise, a relaxed Saturday evening on Copenhagen's waterfront. Spend 90 minutes on a covered boat with a drink in hand, watching the harbour drift by.
Copenhagen · 🎭 Entertainment
Tivoli Gardens
4h
Canal Cruise with Guide
1h
Copenhagen Zoo
The Royal Playhouse and The Old Stage
2h30
Dyrehavsbakken
Den Blå Planet
2h
Exclusive Guided Boat Tour
1h15
Experimentarium
DR Koncerthuset
Copenhagen · 🎨 Museum
Museum of Illusions Entry Ticket
The Playhouse
Planetarium | Denmark
1h30
Electric Boat Rental (No License needed)
3h
Bastard Café
Cinemateket
Old Canals and Hidden Gems Social Boat Tour
Grand Teatret
Big Bowl Entertainment Centre
Escape Room
Tivoli Gardens Entry Ticket & Ride Pass
5h
Sip & Sail Canal Cruise
