Guidebook for København
Sightseeing
Rosenborg Castle Gardens is the oldest and most visited park in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Established in the early 17th century as the private gardens of King Christian IV's Rosenborg Castle.
1058 locals recommend
The King's Garden
Øster Voldgade 4ARosenborg Castle Gardens is the oldest and most visited park in central Copenhagen, Denmark. Established in the early 17th century as the private gardens of King Christian IV's Rosenborg Castle.
is a renaissance castle located in Copenhagen, Denmark. The castle was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606 and is an example of Christian IV's many architectural projects.
482 locals recommend
Rosenborg Castle
4A Øster Voldgade is a renaissance castle located in Copenhagen, Denmark. The castle was originally built as a country summerhouse in 1606 and is an example of Christian IV's many architectural projects.
The church lies beautifully in line with Amalienborg castle and The Opera in the middle of the elegant area of Frederiksstaden. In fact the official name of the church is Frederik's Church.
97 locals recommend
Marmorkirken Station
The church lies beautifully in line with Amalienborg castle and The Opera in the middle of the elegant area of Frederiksstaden. In fact the official name of the church is Frederik's Church.
Amalienborg is the winter home of the Danish royal family. It consists of four identical classical palace façades with rococo interiors around an octagonal courtyard.
931 locals recommend
Amalienborg
5 Amalienborg SlotspladsAmalienborg is the winter home of the Danish royal family. It consists of four identical classical palace façades with rococo interiors around an octagonal courtyard.
Christiansborg Palace is a palace and government building on the islet of Slotsholmen. It is the s seat of the Danish Parliament, the Danish Prime Minister's Office and the Supreme Court.
264 locals recommend
Christiansborg Palace
1 Prins Jørgens GårdChristiansborg Palace is a palace and government building on the islet of Slotsholmen. It is the s seat of the Danish Parliament, the Danish Prime Minister's Office and the Supreme Court.
Church of Our Saviours is a baroque church, most famous for its helix spire an external winding staircase that can be climbed to the top, offering extensive views over central Copenhagen.
373 locals recommend
Church of Our Saviour
29 Sankt Annæ GadeChurch of Our Saviours is a baroque church, most famous for its helix spire an external winding staircase that can be climbed to the top, offering extensive views over central Copenhagen.
The Church of Our Lady National Cathedral of Denmark. It is situated on Vor Frue Plads and next to the main building of the University of Copenhagen.
61 locals recommend
Copenhagen Cathedral
8 NørregadeThe Church of Our Lady National Cathedral of Denmark. It is situated on Vor Frue Plads and next to the main building of the University of Copenhagen.
is one of the best preserved star fortresses in Northern Europe. It is constructed in the form of a pentagram with bastions at its corners.
739 locals recommend
Kastellet
1 Gl. Hovedvagt, Kastelletis one of the best preserved star fortresses in Northern Europe. It is constructed in the form of a pentagram with bastions at its corners.
also known as Freetown Christiania is a self-proclaimed autonomous neighborhood of about 850 residents, covering 34 hectares (84 acres) in the borough of Christianshavn.
2088 locals recommend
Freetown Christiania
also known as Freetown Christiania is a self-proclaimed autonomous neighborhood of about 850 residents, covering 34 hectares (84 acres) in the borough of Christianshavn.
Kongens Nytorv is a public square centrally located at the end of the pedestrian street Strøget. The largest square of the city, it was laid out by Christian V in 1670.
230 locals recommend
Kongens Nytorv
Kongens NytorvKongens Nytorv is a public square centrally located at the end of the pedestrian street Strøget. The largest square of the city, it was laid out by Christian V in 1670.
is the national opera house of Denmark, and among the most modern opera houses in the world. It is also one of the most expensive opera houses ever built .
142 locals recommend
Operaen station
is the national opera house of Denmark, and among the most modern opera houses in the world. It is also one of the most expensive opera houses ever built .
he Royal Stables is the mews of the Danish Monarchy which provides the ceremonial transport for the Danish Royal Family during state events and festive occasions.
12 locals recommend
Royal Stables
18 Christiansborg Ridebanehe Royal Stables is the mews of the Danish Monarchy which provides the ceremonial transport for the Danish Royal Family during state events and festive occasions.
The City Hall Square is a public square in the centre located in front of the Copenhagen City Hall.
177 locals recommend
City Hall Square
The City Hall Square is a public square in the centre located in front of the Copenhagen City Hall.
A botanical garden is a place where plants, especially ferns, conifers and flowering plants, are grown and displayed for the purposes of research, conservation, and education.
575 locals recommend
Lægerne ved Botanisk Have
7 Øster FarimagsgadeA botanical garden is a place where plants, especially ferns, conifers and flowering plants, are grown and displayed for the purposes of research, conservation, and education.
Based on the fairy tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the small and unimposing statue is a Copenhagen icon and has been a major tourist attraction since 1913.
1414 locals recommend
The Little Mermaid
LangelinieBased on the fairy tale of the same name by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the small and unimposing statue is a Copenhagen icon and has been a major tourist attraction since 1913.
is a historic row house district of former Naval barracks. It was planned and first built by Christian IV to accommodate a need for housing for the personnel of the rapidly growing Royal Danish Navy.
64 locals recommend
Nyboder
24 Sankt Pauls Gadeis a historic row house district of former Naval barracks. It was planned and first built by Christian IV to accommodate a need for housing for the personnel of the rapidly growing Royal Danish Navy.
Arts & Culture
The Rundetårn is a 17th-century tower. One of the many architectural projects of Christian IV, it was built as an astronomical observatory. It is most noted for its equestrian staircase, a 7.5-turn.
354 locals recommend
The Round Tower
52A KøbmagergadeThe Rundetårn is a 17th-century tower. One of the many architectural projects of Christian IV, it was built as an astronomical observatory. It is most noted for its equestrian staircase, a 7.5-turn.
is an art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The collection is built around the personal collection of Carl Jacobsen (1842–1914), the son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries.
519 locals recommend
Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
7 Dantes Pladsis an art museum in Copenhagen, Denmark. The collection is built around the personal collection of Carl Jacobsen (1842–1914), the son of the founder of the Carlsberg Breweries.
Tivoli is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden. The park opened on 15 August 1843 and is the second-oldest amusement park in the world. The most-visited theme park in Scandinavia.
2596 locals recommend
Tivoli Gardens
3 VesterbrogadeTivoli is a famous amusement park and pleasure garden. The park opened on 15 August 1843 and is the second-oldest amusement park in the world. The most-visited theme park in Scandinavia.
National Gallery of Denmark is the Danish national gallery. Entrance to the museum's permanent collections is free. The museum collects, registers, maintains, researches and handles art.
1342 locals recommend
Statens Museum For Kunst
48-50 SølvgadeNational Gallery of Denmark is the Danish national gallery. Entrance to the museum's permanent collections is free. The museum collects, registers, maintains, researches and handles art.
largest museum of cultural history, comprising the histories of Danish and foreign cultures, alike. The museum's main building is located a short distance from Strøget at the center of Copenhagen.
530 locals recommend
The National Museum of Denmark
10 Ny Vestergadelargest museum of cultural history, comprising the histories of Danish and foreign cultures, alike. The museum's main building is located a short distance from Strøget at the center of Copenhagen.
The Black Diamond is a modern waterfront extension to the Royal Danish Library's old building on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark.
83 locals recommend
Black Diamond
1 Søren Kierkegaards PladsThe Black Diamond is a modern waterfront extension to the Royal Danish Library's old building on Slotsholmen in central Copenhagen, Denmark.
is a museum for Danish and international design and crafts. It features works of famous Danish designers like Arne Jacobsen, Jacob Jensen and Kaare Klint.
228 locals recommend
Designmuseum Danmark
68 Bredgadeis a museum for Danish and international design and crafts. It features works of famous Danish designers like Arne Jacobsen, Jacob Jensen and Kaare Klint.
Food Scene
Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes and restaurants.
1330 locals recommend
Nyhavn
Nyhavn is a 17th-century waterfront, canal and entertainment district in Copenhagen, Denmark. It is lined by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th century townhouses and bars, cafes and restaurants.
Essentials
Fakta
47 FinsensvejThis is where you go buy food and personal stuff.
Super Brugsen
28 BorgergadeThis is where you go buy food and personal stuff.
Irma
76 Nørre VoldgadeThis is where you go buy food and personal stuff.
Shopping
the company opened a shop in Copenhagen in rented rooms in the mondain Hotel du Nord on Kongens Nytorv where Hans Christian Andersen had boarded from 1838 until 1847.
489 locals recommend
Magasin Du Nord
13 Kongens Nytorv the company opened a shop in Copenhagen in rented rooms in the mondain Hotel du Nord on Kongens Nytorv where Hans Christian Andersen had boarded from 1838 until 1847.
The two market halls were designed by Hans Peter Hagens and opened in September 2011. Here you can buy, eat and experience the food of the danes.
1624 locals recommend
Torvehallerne Copenhagen
21 FrederiksborggadeThe two market halls were designed by Hans Peter Hagens and opened in September 2011. Here you can buy, eat and experience the food of the danes.
is a pedestrian street, car free shopping. This popular tourist attraction in the center of town is one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe at 1.1 km.
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Strøget
29 Strøget is a pedestrian street, car free shopping. This popular tourist attraction in the center of town is one of the longest pedestrian shopping streets in Europe at 1.1 km.